What is the primary consequence of Vitamin B2 deficiency?
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The question is asking about the main effect or health issue that arises when there is a deficiency of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin). The options provided give possible consequences of such a deficiency.
Answer
Painful cracks in the mouth corners, magenta tongue, and skin issues.
The primary consequence of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) deficiency includes symptoms such as painful cracks in the corners of the mouth and on the lips, a magenta-colored tongue, and skin disorders like scaly patches on the head.
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The primary consequence of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) deficiency includes symptoms such as painful cracks in the corners of the mouth and on the lips, a magenta-colored tongue, and skin disorders like scaly patches on the head.
More Information
Riboflavin deficiency, also known as ariboflavinosis, is often seen alongside deficiencies in other B-vitamins because they are commonly found together in low-vitamin diets or due to malabsorption issues.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse symptoms of riboflavin deficiency with those of other B vitamin deficiencies, as they can occur together.
Sources
- Riboflavin Deficiency - Nutritional Disorders - Merck Manuals - merckmanuals.com
- Vitamin B2: Role, sources, and deficiency - MedicalNewsToday - medicalnewstoday.com
- Riboflavin: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - medlineplus.gov
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