USMLE Step 1 - Lesson 42 - Vitamin B2 and B3

Vitamin B2 is also called riboflavin used in FMN and FAD as a cofactor for oxidoreductase Vitamin B2 deficiency can lead to Cheilosis and Corneal Vascularization Vitamin B3 is also called niacin or nicotinic acid. It is used in NAD+ and NADP+ as a cofactor for oxidoreductase. It treats dyslipidemia by lowering VLDL and raising HDL A deficiency leads to glossitis and pellagra. Hartnup disease can also lead to pellagra Excess of Vitamin B3 leads to podagra #usmle #usmlestep #medicine #medschool #medstudent #medicalstudent #doctor #medicalschool #mbbs #medical #neet #plab #medico #neetpg #futuredoctor #nurse #step #medlife #doctors #anatomy #surgery #medicos #premed #pathology #med #meded #fmge #pharmacology #studygram #bhfyp