Riboflavin: Metabolism and Absorption

The video tutorial discusses riboflavin, an essential nutrient humans must obtain from their diet. It explains the outdated views on nutrition, particularly the misconception that riboflavin is only found in plants. The tutorial covers the structure and function of flavins, including FMN and FAD, which are derived from riboflavin and play crucial roles in electron transfer. It also details the metabolic pathways of riboflavin, highlighting how it is absorbed and converted into its active forms in the body.

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