“N” Nutrition

Nutrition — The "N" in S.H.I.N.E.

Because the western diet has been highly processed, nutritional deficiencies are a common problem. The section on Nutrition (available by clicking the "Nutrition" button in the lower toolbar) discusses this area in depth.

The "Cliff Notes" Version of Nutritional Support

Take a simple daily drink and 1 capsule that replaces over 35+ tablets and contains 50 key nutrients. It is called the Energy Revitalization System by Enzymatic Therapy. Add a scoop of ribose to the drink each morning (or more as discussed below if you have CFS/fibromyalgia) to super charge your energy.

Ribose

D-Ribose is an outstanding new nutrient (a special sugar — even OK for those who need to avoid sugar) for those who want a powerful energy boost. In addition to its role in making DNA and RNA, ribose is the key building block for making energy in our body. In fact, the main energy molecules (like "energy dollars") in your body (ATP, FADH, etc.) are made of ribose plus B vitamins.

Ribose has many uses, including optimizing energy and heart function. We were so impressed with this product that our research center published 2 studies using it in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia — conditions in which a severe “energy crisis” is occurring. Two thirds of CFS/fibromyalgia patients improved, with an average increase in energy of 60% — outstanding for a single nutrient! Take 5 gms 3 times a day for 2 weeks, then decrease to 5 gm twice a day, but lower the dose if you get hyper from being too energized. For those without CFS/fibromyalgia, 1 scoop a day may be enough after the first month at a higher dose. In our study, pain, sleep, and “brain fog” also improved. I take it myself as it increases my energy, and it can be very helpful over time to improve athletic performance. Because it has a negative glycemic index, it may also cause weight loss. I recommend the S.H.I.N.E. or Corvalen brand. Both are the same ribose made by Bioenergy, with the S.H.I.N.E. D-Ribose being much lower cost! Counterfeit brands of questionable potency are being sold, and I would only use the BioEnergy brand.