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Are riboflavin and zinc considered vitamins, minerals?

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Yes: Riboflavin is also known as vit. B2 and is essential for good health. Zinc is an essential mineral. For basic information on the roles and sources of vitamins and minerals see http://www.Whale.To/a/vitaminmineral_chart.Html.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Are riboflavin and zinc considered vitamins, minerals?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randy Baker answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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