Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Lab Test & Other Interactions
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- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Benefits
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) RDI
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Food Sources
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Deficiency
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Deficiency Symptoms
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Cautions
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Interactions
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Lab Test & Other Interactions
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) has interactions with other substances as follows:
- Alcohol
Alcohol prevents the absorption and utilisation of vitamin B2 (riboflavin), so people who drink excessive amounts of alcohol may become deficient and need supplementation. - Tobacco
Tobacco reduces absorption of vitamin B2 (riboflavin), so people who smoke cigarettes may become deficient and need supplementation.
People who smoke cigarettes and / or who drink excessive amounts of alcohol need to speak to their doctor to determine if supplementation with vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is required to prevent a deficiency.
People who smoke cigarettes and / or who drink excessive amounts of alcohol need to speak to their doctor to determine if supplementation with vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is required
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)'s effect on lab tests
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) has an effect on the following blood tests:
- Urinary catecholamine
- Urobilinogen determination (Ehrlich's method)
The tests above may show incorrect results - the urinary catecholamine levels may be falsely elevated, while the urobilinogen determination (using Ehrlich's method) may show a false positive result.
People taking vitamin B2 (riboflavin) supplements and who need to take any lab tests need to stop taking the supplements at least 3-4 days prior to undergoing the lab tests.