Riboflavin: a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023

Food Nutr Res. 2023 Dec 22:67. doi: 10.29219/fnr.v67.10315. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

Only a few studies have explored relationships between riboflavin intake and function and a few studies have examined the effects of supplements on various clinical or biochemical outcomes. None of these studies, however, make a useful contribution to understanding requirements in healthy populations. Thus, there is no strong evidence to change the recommendations. The requirement for riboflavin is estimated based on the relationship between intake and biochemical indices of riboflavin status, including urinary excretion and enzyme activities.

Keywords: Riboflavin; Vitamin B2; dietary recommendations; flavoproteins.

Publication types

  • Review