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Encyclopedia > Ariboflavinosis

Riboflavin deficiency is seen in association with:

  • protein and energy malnutrition
  • alcoholism

The clinical features include:

  • dry mucus membranes, affecting:
    • mouth
    • eyes
    • genitalia
  • normochromic, normocytic anaemia

Treatment

Riboflavin (E101), also known as vitamin B2 or vitamin G, is an easily absorbed, water-soluble micronutrient with a key role in maintaining human health. ...

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Ariboflavinosis - Atkinspedia (287 words)
Ariboflavinosis is the medical condition caused by deficiency of riboflavin (vitamin B
Ariboflavinosis is most often seen in association with protein and energy malnutrition, and also in cases of alcoholism.
It was originally known as pellagra sin pellagra, as it exhibits certain similarities to the niacin deficiency pellagra.
MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (4960 words)
Studies suggest that riboflavin is beneficial in patients with riboflavin deficiency (ariboflavinosis) (9;10;11;12;13;14;15;16;17).
Ariboflavinosis may cause weakness, throat swelling/soreness, glossitis (tongue swelling) angular stomatitis/cheilosis (skin cracking or sores at the corners of the mouth), dermatitis (skin irritation), or anemia (18;19;20;21;22;23;24;25;26;27;28;29;30;31).
Riboflavin deficiency (ariboflavinosis) can be associated with weakness, throat soreness/swelling, tongue swelling (glossitis), angular stomatitis/cheilosis (skin cracking or sores at the corners of the mouth), dermatitis (skin irritation), and anemia.
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