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Riboflavin
Mechanism of action:
Riboflavin is vitamin B2. In the body, riboflavin is phosphorylated and adenylated to form flavin mononucleotide and flavin adenine dinucleotide. These two molecules participate in many metabolic reactions, including the mitochondrial electron transport chain, fatty acid beta-oxidation, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and amino acid and purine metabolism.
Reference(s):
Zempleni J et al. (1996). Pharmacokinetics of orally and intravenously administered riboflavin in healthy humans. Am J Clin Nutr.
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