Our Focus

At ScienceMamasHQ, we focus on the crucial role of essential minerals in activating vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and its profound impact on overall health. Our research underscores the importance of iodine, selenium, and molybdenum in this process, revealing that replenishing these nutrients can lead to significant improvements and even reversal of symptoms in conditions such as Autism, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Histamine Intolerance, other allergic diseases and more.

Iodine

Selenium

Molybdenum

Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones in the thyroid gland. These hormones are crucial for the production of riboflavin kinase, the enzyme responsible for converting riboflavin into its active forms, flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD).
Adequate iodine levels ensure the proper activation of riboflavin, which is necessary for numerous metabolic processes.

Selenium is vital for the function of deiodinase enzymes, which convert the thyroid hormone T4 into its active form T3. T3 then stimulates the production of riboflavin kinase.
Selenium deficiency can impair the activation of riboflavin, leading to functional vitamin B2 deficiency and subsequent health issues.

Molybdenum, as a crucial component of sulfite oxidase, plays a key role in sulfur metabolism and the production of sulfate.
This process may indirectly influence vitamin B2 (riboflavin) metabolism through its impact on thyroid hormone function, which regulates numerous metabolic pathways in the body.

Iodine

Selenium

Molybdenum

Impact On Health

A deficiency in any of these minerals can lead to a functional deficiency in vitamin B2, even if dietary intake of riboflavin is adequate.
This deficiency affects the metabolism of other B vitamins, such as B6 and B12, and can lead to a range of health issues, including Autism, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, MCAS, Histamine Intolerance, and other metabolic disorders.

Our research aims to raise awareness about the interconnected nature of these nutrients and their impact on health.
We are dedicated to exploring how deficiencies in iodine, selenium, and molybdenum contribute to broader health issues and developing strategies to address these deficiencies through education and supplementation.

Functional Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Research and Awareness

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