Lumiflavin
Description
Lumiflavin is a degraded photoderivative byproduct of Vitamin B2 - it is yellow in color.
Lumiflavin Interferes with these Nutrients
Vitamins
Lumiflavin may cause the destruction of Vitamin C.
These Substances may Cause the Production of Lumiflavin
Electromagnetic Radiation
Exposure of Vitamin B2 to Ultra-Violet Radiation causes the production of Lumiflavin.
Chemical Data
Lumiflavin differs chemically from Vitamin B2 by the inclusion of a Methyl Group in place of the Ribityl in Vitamin B2.
Chemical Name
7,8,10-Trimethylisoalloxazine
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