Which vitamin deficiency leads to ariboflavinosis?

Ariboflavinosis is a condition caused specifically by a deficiency of riboflavin, which is vitamin B2. This vitamin plays a crucial role in the body's production of energy. It is a key component of coenzymes that are involved in various metabolic processes, including the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Symptoms of ariboflavinosis can include sore throat, redness and swelling of the lining of the mouth and throat, cracks or sores on the outsides of the lips (cheilosis) and at the corners of the mouth (angular stomatitis), inflammation and redness of the tongue (magenta tongue), and a range of other symptoms related to poor energy metabolism. Since riboflavin is water-soluble, it is not stored in the body, making a regular dietary intake essential to prevent deficiency.

The other vitamins listed—A, B1, and C—are related to different health issues and deficiencies. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to vision problems, particularly night blindness, while vitamin B1 deficiency is associated with conditions like beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Vitamin C deficiency results in scurvy, characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, swollen gums, and joint pain