vitamin b2
Definition
Noun: A B vitamin that prevents skin lesions and weight loss. It is an essential nutrient, also known as riboflavin, that helps the body convert food into energy and is important for healthy skin, eyes, and nervous system function.
Usage
"Vitamin B2" is used as a countable noun. It refers specifically to the nutrient riboflavin, one of the eight B vitamins. - It is commonly discussed in contexts of nutrition, health, biochemistry, and food science. - It is often listed on nutrition facts labels for foods and supplements.
Examples
- A deficiency in vitamin B2 can lead to cracked lips and a sore throat.
- Milk and yogurt are excellent dietary sources of vitamin B2.
- The doctor recommended a supplement to increase her intake of vitamin B2.
Advanced Usage
- "Vitamin B2 deficiency": A condition resulting from insufficient intake of riboflavin.
- Vitamin B2 deficiency is rare in developed countries but can cause ariboflavinosis.
- "Vitamin B2 complex": Sometimes used informally to refer to riboflavin as part of the broader B-complex group of vitamins.
Variants and Related Words
- Riboflavin (n): The scientific name for vitamin B2. This term is used interchangeably in nutritional and biochemical contexts.
- Riboflavin is sensitive to light, which is why milk is often sold in opaque containers.
- B-complex vitamin (n): The group of vitamins that includes vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), etc.
Synonyms
- Riboflavin: The direct biochemical synonym.
- Lactoflavin: An older, less common name for riboflavin, derived from its discovery in milk.
Related Phrases
- "Fortified with riboflavin": A phrase found on food packaging indicating that vitamin B2 has been added.
- This breakfast cereal is fortified with riboflavin and other essential vitamins.
- "Riboflavin phosphate": A coenzyme form of vitamin B2 that is active in metabolic processes.
Noun
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a B vitamin that prevents skin lesions and weight loss
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