How to Use riboflavin in a Sentence

riboflavin

noun
  • Sea moss contains a decent amount of riboflavin (B2) and folate (B9).
    Adele Jackson-Gibson, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Enriched grains are refined grains with B vitamins—folic acid, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin—and iron added to the grain.
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 8 May 2023
  • The effects can often be boosted with the addition of riboflavin, also known as B2.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin.
    Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, 4 May 2018
  • The heat isn’t enough to destroy key minerals in milk, such as calcium, riboflavin, and potassium.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 20 July 2023
  • Caterpillars are a fantastic source of iron, thiamin, and riboflavin.
    Erin Biba, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2012
  • While excess B vitamins are likely not harmful and your body can easily get rid of them, these do have high levels of both thiamin and riboflavin.
    Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The pawpaw is a great source of vitamin C, potassium, calcium, riboflavin, niacin and manganese.
    Jasper J. Mirabile Jr., kansascity, 19 Oct. 2017
  • One key component is the riboflavin supplement, which plays a vital role in supporting the kidneys' ability to filter waste products from the blood.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
  • There are a series of vitamins found in eggs, including vitamins A, B12, D, E, biotin, riboflavin and thiamine.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Here is a list of everything that makes the battery work: Quercetin, a pigment found in almonds and capers, serves as the battery cathode, whereas riboflavin (vitamin B2) makes up the battery anode.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Ars Technica, 9 May 2023
  • In general, though, much of the grain’s fiber and key vitamins and minerals, like iron and the B vitamins niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin, per the FDA, and sometimes some protein, are removed during processing.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 18 May 2019
  • The B vitamins in whole grains, including thiamine, niacin and riboflavin, are crucial metabolism aids.
    Jenna Birch, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2019
  • Read more: Often thought of as a nutrition lightweight, mushrooms supply some key nutrients, including niacin and riboflavin.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 15 July 2017
  • This mushroom is high in protein, fiber, potassium, zinc, and B vitamins like riboflavin, according to Anderson-Haynes.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 July 2023
  • As detailed in a paper published with Advanced Materials, the new device utilizes riboflavin (often found in shiitake mushrooms) as its anode and quercetin (seen in capers) as the cathode.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2023
  • And, research also found the highest intake of yogurt was linked with higher calcium, iodine and riboflavin consumption in children compared with non-yogurt eaters.
    Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 20 July 2023
  • There are also supplements and vitamins that have been found to control excess sebum production, such as vitamins B6 and B2 (riboflavin).
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The anode and cathode—the two electrodes that act as central components of every battery—are respectively made from riboflavin (also known as vitamin B2, found in eggs) and quercetin (an antioxidant found in foods like onions and grapes).
    Jackie Appel, Popular Mechanics, 5 May 2023
  • With the loads of vitamin C from the oranges and the combination of vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, riboflavin and manganese found in avocados, your immune system will be thanking you.
    Drake Wilson, Sunset Magazine, 10 Feb. 2020
  • Truth be told, mushrooms supply several key nutrients — the B vitamins niacin, riboflavin, folate and B6, as well as iron, potassium and selenium.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 31 Mar. 2018
  • Doctors aren’t 100 percent sure why riboflavin (which is an essential dietary nutrient) may help, but mitochondrial dysfunction may have something to do with it.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Aug. 2018
  • Kombucha contains vitamins B6, B12, riboflavin, thiamine and niacin!
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Just one tablespoon provides 3.5 grams of fiber, seven grams of protein, and several B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, biotin, and vitamin B6.
    Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024
  • While the amount of fat in your milk may vary, know that all cow’s milk contains the same nine essential nutrients: Calcium, protein, vitamin D, phosphorus, vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B-12, magnesium, potassium, and niacin.
    Kathy R. Byrnes, Cincinnati.com, 3 June 2017
  • Truth be told, mushrooms supply several key nutrients including the B vitamins niacin, riboflavin, folate and B6, as well as iron, potassium, and selenium.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 19 Jan. 2020
  • Medications like sumatriptan are among the most effective for acute treatment, while there are many options for preventive therapy, including over-the-counter options such as magnesium or the vitamin B2, riboflavin.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Toxicity can present as nerve damage or skin lesions.33 Biotin, thiamin, riboflavin, B12, and pantothenic acid do not have listed UL levels because there has been no evidence of toxicity at high doses.
    Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Magnesium, for example, is an essential mineral that plays a key role in muscle and nerve function, while riboflavin and B6 work to promote energy production and reduce inflammation.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2023
  • Persimmons are very high in vitamins (like riboflavin, magnesium, and thiamin) and have antioxidant properties.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 June 2023

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