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Riboflavin

Alternative Names: Deficiency - vitamin B-2 (riboflavin); Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin) deficiency; Diet - riboflavin; Vitamin B-2 Food Sources: Lean meats, eggs, legumes, nuts, green leafy vegetables, dairy products, and milk provide riboflavin in the diet. Breads and cereals are often fortified with riboflavin. Text Continues Below Because riboflavin is destroyed by exposure to light, foods with riboflavin should not be stored in glass containers that are exposed to light.

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