Tag: Flavin mononucleotide

Over 90% of dietary riboflavin is converted into its active coenzyme forms, with flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) being the most abundant. This makes riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, the indispensable precursor for FAD. Understanding the direct link between this essential vitamin and a critical metabolic coenzyme is fundamental to comprehending cellular energy processes.

According to the National Institutes of Health, riboflavin is an essential component of two major coenzymes, one of which is riboflavin 5 phosphate. Another common name for riboflavin 5 phosphate is flavin mononucleotide, or FMN. This key biomolecule plays a vital role in numerous metabolic processes and is a more soluble form of vitamin B2, making it useful in supplements and food fortification.