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Riboflavin

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Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, is nutrient that is necessary for metabolism.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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Could a riboflavin deficiency be causing my lips to excessively peel like a snake every few days? I take a multivitamin with B2 in it already..

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