Something about D-Ribose

D-ribose is a simple sugar which has been used to help improve energy and muscle support. D- Ribose provides cellular energy to the body which is the source of power that all the body’s cells need to function and perform cellular repair effectively. D-ribose helps to fine tune the body to function at its optimum level providing the body’s muscles and cells with sustained energy and also helping them recover faster. Many customers such as chronic fatigue syndrome ME sufferers find their energy levels are higher and can function in daily life more efficient. Bodybuilders, sports professionals and athletes can benefit in their physical exercise and work outs as the muscles will fatigue at a slower rate in turn the performance in energy levels are more efficient and can improve performance and endurance.


1.D-Ribose Dosage

D-Ribose is typically well tolerated. Patients with decreased exercise ability due to a weakened heart could also consider D-Ribose. As a supplement, it is typically comes as a powder to mix in water or juice. The dosage is 5 g taken 3 times a day, for 3-4 weeks. After this time, patients can try going to the same dose twice a day, maintaining the amount that keeps the improvement in symptoms. No major interactions for D-ribose are known, and side effects are limited to minor GI disturbance in some.

2.D-Ribose in Your Diet

D-Ribose is naturally present in foods but only in very small amounts. Red meat is at the top of the list but the amount is insignificant. Dr Stephen Sinatra in his book ‘Metabolic Cardiology’ says “The dietary intake of D-Ribose is insufficient to provide any nutritional support, especially to those people suffering heart disease, neuromuscular disease and those hoping to recover quickly after exercise”.

Foods don't actually contain free d-ribose, so supplementation is the typical way to increase d-ribose levels. Your body uses vitamin B-12 to produce it, so a B-12 deficiency could contribute to a d-ribose deficiency. However, supplementation is the typical way to increase d-ribose levels.

3.Side Effects of D-Ribose

Side effects of d-ribose may include:

1)Digestive problems, such as nausea, stomach ache and diarrhea

2)Headache

3)Low blood sugar (not recommended for diabetics because it can lower blood sugar too much when combined with medications)

4)D-ribose is generally considered safe for short-term use. So far, we don't have much safety information about long-term use or use during
pregnancy and breast feeding.