<p>D-ribose is a simple sugar that the body uses to manufacture a number of important substances such as DNA, RNA and hormones. D-ribose is also a major building block for many chemicals vital for the production of energy by the mitochondria within the cells; these chemicals include NADH, FADH, co-enzyme A, and most importantly ATP which is commonly referred to as the body's 'energy currency'. Every cell uses ATP as its source of energy. ... http://www.ei-resource.org Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:09:39 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 <p>D-ribose is a simple sugar that the body uses to manufacture a number of important substances such as DNA, RNA and hormones. D-ribose is also a major building block for many chemicals vital for the production of energy by the mitochondria within the cells; these chemicals include NADH, FADH, co-enzyme A, and most importantly ATP which is commonly referred to as the body's 'energy currency'. Every cell uses ATP as its source of energy. Without sufficient D-ribose in the cells ATP cannot be synthesised, and without ATP the body's energy pool cannot be restored.</p><p> </p><p>The body can manufacture new ATP rapidly when D-ribose is supplied. Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of D-ribose supplementation in heart disease patients since it rapidly increases the energy available to the heart muscle. D-ribose is also of interest in sports medicine since it may improve recovery times in athletes. Like the heart, the skeletal muscles also require vast amounts of energy which D-ribose helps to supply in the form of new ATP.</p><p> </p><p>A number of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) specialists including Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, Dr. Sarah Myhill, and Dr. Paul Cheney use D-ribose with their patients. CFS patients have been shown to have poor cardiac (heart) output and mitochondrial dysfunction. Essentially CFS patients are energy deficient and D-ribose is one way to help the body maintain its supply of energy at optimum levels. Dr. Teitelbaum found in a recent study that D-ribose improved patients' energy by an average of 45%. Mitochondrial dysfunction and low energy/fatigue are a feature of the majority of conditions covered on this site so future research and experience may show that D-ribose is useful in these illnesses too.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://affiliates.iherb.com/aw.aspx?B=48601&amp;A=23&amp;Task=Click&amp;TargetURL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.iherb.com%2fSearch.aspx%3fc%3d1%26kw%3dribose" target="_blank"><img src="/images/buy-now.gif" border="0" alt="Buy Now" title="Buy NOw" width="72" height="29" /></a></p><p>(from iHerb.com)</p><p> </p><p> </p> http://www.ei-resource.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1683&Itemid=99999#jreview_74 I started this product in hopes of improving energy for CFS. I took a low dose and gradually added more. I noticed the calves of my legs were starting to swell and my legs felt "hard" like my skin was stretched tight. It was even worse after I took a bike ride. I felt like I was walking on "elephant" legs with odd sensation. I have since stopped the ribose and my legs are back to normal. I was really hoping this stuff would work for me but the side affect is too much to bear.

]]> sem Nutrients M-R Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:53:37 +0100 http://www.ei-resource.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1683&Itemid=99999#jreview_70 After reading articles by the doctors mentioned above as well as some of the research regarding the use of D-ribose in heart disease patients I couldn't wait to try it for myself.

Through reading about the mechanisms by which D-ribose reportedly increases energy in the body I became convinced that it would be of benefit, at least to some degree.

I purchased the Doctor's Best brand which although still quite expensive is great value compared to similar products. I began taking 2.5g of the powder twice per day. Most doctors recommend double this amount to begin with. I found the results to be very good at this low dose so didn't need to up it to 5g.

Although it may take a number of days to experience the benefits of D-ribose I noticed positive results on the very first day. I suffer badly from poor mental energy (lack of motivation, mental sluggishness etc) as much or more than poor physical energy and I would describe the effect from D-ribose as 'a light switch being flipped in my brain'. I experienced improved motivation and ability to begin tasks, improved mood and enjoyment of activities, and a general sense of energy and well-being. This effect was maintained over the following week and I also began to experience improved physical energy and less fatigue both during and after activity.

The only downside I experienced was that after a while I began to feel over-stimulated but this is something that I often experience with any stimulating supplement and is not likely to be an issue for the majority of people. Other than that I didn't experience any other side-effects. Some reviewers elsewhere have reported that the powder has a bad taste but I didn't find this to be the case. It is a mild, sweet tasting powder. I have tasted much worse!

I would cetainly recommend that anyone suffering from CFS or other fatigue related illness give D-ribose a trial as it may produce profound improvements.

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