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Postby GarethB » Tue 17 Apr 2007 11:43 am

Mike,

Sorry not to have replied sooner, had pc problems while off work.

The best source of rhiboflvin I have found is Bovril and Marmite.

Jacobs twiglets are loaded.

To ensure you have a full balanced diet it is a good idea to contact your GP as many surgeries have dieticians to help with such things.
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Postby Susan Mason » Tue 17 Apr 2007 11:29 pm

My dream come true!

I love Bovril and Marmite! Can't say my hubby will be too keen though! He hates the stuff, aah well sacrifices must be made he will just have to hold his nose whilst he makes my sandwiches :twisted:

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thank you

Postby Elizabeth R » Wed 09 May 2007 11:01 pm

blood test come back ok.
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Postby Andrew MacLean » Thu 10 May 2007 7:51 am

Gareth

Did I understand you right? Is eating twiglets a medical imperative for people with Keratoconus? I must tell my wife.

What dosage, two bags a day?

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Postby GarethB » Thu 10 May 2007 8:45 am

Andrew,

At least two bags per day and cheese is loaded with rhiboflavin too.
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Postby Eddie S » Thu 10 May 2007 9:27 am

Does chocolate have riboflavin?

Can it be injected into the chocolate?

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Postby GarethB » Thu 10 May 2007 10:40 am

Eddie,

Will have to buy chocolate and look at the ingredients.

Chocolate does contain dieretics which causes dehydration, in excess it is a laxative too :shock:
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Postby donna » Thu 10 May 2007 1:48 pm

so cheese on toast followed by a bag of twiglets and a glass of water is not a meal or a snack its for medical reasons :D sounds good to me!
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