Anemia is defined as a low hemoglobin (Hb) concentration or low hematocrit. It is usually
caused by iron deficiency, the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. However …

Clinical deficiency of the B-vitamin riboflavin (vitamin B2) is largely confined to developing
countries; however accumulating evidence indicates that suboptimal riboflavin status is a …

The riboflavin requirement of young women during periods of sedentary living and exercise
was determined during a 12-wk metabolic study. The study was divided into a 6-wk no …

Riboflavin status by the erythrocyte glutathione reductase (NAD (P) H2: glutathione
oxidoreductase EC1. 6.4. 2) test, and dietary riboflavin intake, were measured in 156 …

This study was designed to confirm that low dietary riboflavin does not contribute to the flavin-
deficient red blood cells commonly found in subjects in Ferrara Province, northern Italy. In …

Background Thyroid hormones, riboflavin, riboflavin cofactors, and organic acids were
assessed in girls with anorexia nervosa. Objective The objective was to examine the effect of …

ABSTRACT Background: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR; EC 1.7. 99.5)
supplies the folate needed for the metabolism of homocysteine. A reduction in MTHFR …

Riboflavin (RF) is a water-soluble member of the B-vitamin family. Sufficient dietary and
supplemental RF intake appears to have a protective effect on various medical conditions …

Six groups of elderly subjects from central Guatemala were assessed for riboflavin status by
using the erythrocyte glutathione reductase activity coefficient (EGRAC). The prevalence of …

Riboflavin status was measured by activation coefficient of erythrocyte glutathione reductase
(EGRAC) in elderly and adolescent rural Gambians whose intakes were low. Fifty-one …