Riboflavin Deficiency

Question: What diseases can be caused by a riboflavin deficiency? ? And if you happen to know what is the chemical name of riboflavin.

Answer: Riboflavine deficiency primarily causes cheilosis, angular stomatitis, dermatitis, glossitis, conjunctivitis, and a peripheral neuropathy. The combination of the above is termed Ariboflavinosis Riboflavine deficiency can also cause a suppression of the bone marrow resulting in a medullary erythoid hypoplasia Please see site 3 regarding this. Please see the following sites I am a medical doctor.

Question: why doesn't deficiency of riboflavin, lead to disease?

Answer: do you want some disease???? maybe you should have some just to justify your desire for some. Riboflavin Deficiency Further information: Ariboflavinosis A deficiency of riboflavin can be primary - due to not getting enough of the vitamin from the diet - or secondary, which may be a result of conditions that affect absorption in the intestine, the body not being able to use the vitamin, or an increase in the excretion of the vitamin from the body.. In humans, signs and symptoms of riboflavin deficiency (ariboflavinosis) include cracked and red lips, inflammation of the lining of mouth and tongue, mouth ulcers, cracks at the corners of the mouth (angular cheilitis), and a sore throat. A deficiency may also cause dry and scaling skin, fluid in the mucous membranes, and iron-deficiency anemia. The eyes may also become bloodshot, itchy, watery and sensitive to bright light. In animals, riboflavin deficiency results in lack of growth, failure to thrive, and eventual death. Experimental riboflavin deficiency in dogs results in growth failure, weakness, ataxia, and inability to stand. The animals collapse, become comatose, and die. During the deficiency state, dermatitis develops together with hair-loss. Other signs include corneal opacity, lenticular cataracts, hemorrhagic adrenals, fatty degeneration of the kidney and liver, and inflammation of the mucus membrane of the gastrointestinal tract. Post-mortem studies in rhesus monkeys fed a riboflavin-deficient diet revealed that about one-third the normal amount of riboflavin was present in the liver, which is the main storage organ for riboflavin in mammals. These overt clinical signs of riboflavin deficiency are rarely seen among inhabitants of the developed countries. However, about 28 million Americans exhibit a common ‘sub-clinical’ stage[citation needed], characterized by a change in biochemical indices (e.g. reduced plasma erythrocyte glutathione reductase levels). Although the effects of long-term sub-clinical riboflavin deficiency are unknown, in children this deficiency results in reduced growth. Subclinical riboflavin deficiency has also been observed in women taking oral contraceptives, in the elderly, in people with eating disorders, and in disease states such as HIV, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes and chronic heart disease. The fact that riboflavin deficiency does not immediately lead to gross clinical manifestations indicates that the systemic levels of this essential vitamin are tightly regulated. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riboflavin

Question: how to get rid of sores on corners of mouth? i believe it is do to a riboflavin deficiency or something, but i have to red sores on the corners of my mouth. they are simply dry and red and vaseline is not helping. does anyone have any suggestions? thank you!

Answer: Sometimes iron deficiency causes this.

Question: which of the following is a benefit of riboflavin in food and nutrition? a. stability to heat is good b. deficiency leads to beriberi c. toxicity is common d. significant amounts are found in citrus products

Answer: a. stability to heat is good

Question: a similar type of anemia is produced when there is a deficiency of either? a. riboflavin or niacin b. vitamin B12 or folate c. thiamin or riboflavin d. vitamin B1 or vitamin B6

Answer: b. vitamin B12 or folate Pernicious anemia is a form of anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency dependent on impaired absorption of vitamin B12

Question: help please psychology? Ribot's law states that: a.memories are never lost; they are simply misplaced b.memory loss can be caused by a riboflavin deficiency c.the oldest memories are the most resilient d.the newest memories are the most resilient Which of the following statements best describes abductive reasoning? a.I think, therefore I am b.No man is an island c.Correlation does not imply causality d.People perceive objects as a whole

Answer: 1) c 2) a

Question: Why does vitamin b2 make me nauseated? I have many of the symptoms of b2(riboflavin) deficiency, but every time I take riboflavin I feel sick to my stomach, almost vomit. It is non-toxic and I'm not even taking very much. I do usually take b1(thiamine) with it.... Has anyone else ever felt severe nausea from taking vitamin b2?

Answer: Taking B vitamins without food will definitely make you feel very ill .......... vitamin B2 works best with vitamin B6, B3 and vitamin C ........... don't take any of the B complex of vitamins individually but rather as a whole complex as they do work best together ......... so get a multi B containing all the B's ie ~ B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 and folic acid etc..... eat more foods rich in vitamin C too ie ~ leafy and green vegies, citrus fruits such as lemons, limes and oranges, tomatoes and potatoes. or simply eat more foods rich in B2 ~fish, leafy gren vegies, eggs, beans, liver & kidneys ♥ Please also ensure that whichever supplement you decide to buy doesn't contain any lactose, wheat, yeast, gluten, preservatives or flavorings, sugar or yeast as none of these have any place in a good quality supplement anyways and if you are intolerant to any one of them it will cause digestive upsets. hope this helps a bit cheers ♥

Question: Does anyone know of an Integrative-Medicine Practitioner in the psychiatric field located in Southern CA? I am looking for a doctor that will work with me at prescribing MEGAdoses of vitamins & minimal amounts of prescriptions for a severe vitamin-deficiency that I have called Pyroluria. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I am severely deficient in vitamins: B2 (Riboflavin) B3 (Niacin) B6 (Pyridoxyl - 5 - Phosfate) D3 (Cholecalciferol) and other such digestive aids. So as you see, finding a doctor to work with me that is "open-minded" to MEGAdoses of vitamin therapy with minimal prescriptions may be difficult to find. Thank you in advance for your time and advice. I am MOST appreciative of any and all assistance I receive.

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Question: Deficiencies in which vitamin are the most prevalent worldwide? Deficiencies in which vitamin are the most prevalent worldwide? A. Vitamin K B. Riboflavin C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin B6

Answer: It is C. Vitamin A, especially in developing countries. This leads in poor eye sight and immune troubles.

Question: Psychology Help Please? I really can't figure these out!? 7. According to Carl Jung, another name for our "psychic inheritance:" (1 point) the Psychic Friend's Network personal unconscious archetypes collective unconscious 13. When we feel stressed, we may: (1 point) stay stagnant at our current level rise quickly to higher need levels regress to a lower need level lash out at the world 14. In Cognitive theory, _____ ultimately determines personality. (1 point) thoughts childhood experiences love of the self computers 19. Consider the following scenario: Your dog does something you like; you give your dog something he likes. Your dog sits, comes, heels, fetches the remote, does not chase after the cat or kids, you give him a treat. This will increase the likelihood of the behavior ocurring again. What is this an example of? (1 point) positive reinforcement negative reinforcement a lazy dog owner positive punishment 33. Ribot's law states that: (1 point) memories are never lost; they are simply misplaced memory loss can be caused by a riboflavin deficiency the oldest memories are the most resilient the newest memories are the most resilient 42. Why do psychologists prefer the phrase "maladaptive behavior" more so than normalcy? (1 point) because it sounds more scientific because it allows them to see how individual behavior might cause personal distress because it allows them to see how personal behavior might lead to societal woes because the word "normal" is controversial 44. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is sometimes treated as _____ because of the ritual groomiing and/or camouflaging techniques sufferers employ. (1 point) Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) an issue of vanity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Answer: 7. personal unconscious 13. rise quickly to higher need levels 14. thoughts 19. positive reinforcement 33. the oldest memories are the most resilient 42. because it allows them to see how individual behavior might cause personal distress 44. an issue of vanity