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| Question | Answer |
| Vit B2 (Riboflavin) | Water soluble vitamin A consistuent of Flavin Monodinucleotide & Flavin Adenine Neuclotide |
| FAD & FMN | FAD: Redox cofactor/ Conenzyme' A non protein organinc compound that is needed for biological acitivity of enzymes to happen FMN: An enzyme that assist in the transferring of an electron from a reductant to a an oxidant |
| B2 Function | Convert Carbs & Fats for energy and growth (OXPHOS, Fat metabolisation, Protein synthesise) Needed for Glycolysis Synthesis of Cholesterol |
| Food sources | Wholegrains such as Wheat, Buckwheat, Oatmeals, wildrice and brown rice All nuts and beans Leafy veggies such as collards, kale, brocoli, lettuce,spinach Lean meat Eggs Liver |
| What is the ratio needed to convert Carbs and Proteins to Energy? | 0.6 mg to 100 Cal |
| Other plant sources that contain Vit B1? | Bladder wrack seaweed, Dulse Seaweed, Okra |
| What happens if Vit B1 is deficient in the body? | Symptoms of VitB1 deficiency include: - Tanchyradia - Beri-beri - Numb feet - Cramped Calfs - Gastrointestinal upset - Decreased appetite -Enlarged heart |
| What is the required amount of VitB1 to be taken daily | Each individual able to absorp differet amount. A good variety of food will ensure sufficient intake. Average recommendation is 1.3-1.5mg |
| How is Vitamin B1 destroyed? | It is loss through few situations: - Washing with water as it is water soluble - Heat - Alkalis such as bicarbonate of soda and baking powder - Sulphites - The adoloscent, sick, stress, pregnant and alcoholic will need higher intake |
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