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 treating heart problems (e.g., Congestive Heart Failure). We were so impressed with this product that our research center has 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 quality of life of 30% — 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. The use of ribose is a major step forward in treating fatigue with the average CFS/FMS patient in the studies having a 60% improvement in energy after 2-3 weeks. In our study, pain, sleep, and "brain fog" also improved. Ribose is also very helpful in patients with heart disease. I take a 5 gm scoop each morning myself as it increases my energy. Because it has a negative glycemic index, it may also help with weight loss. I recommend the S.H.I.N.E. or Corvalen brands (both contain Bioenergy ribose — The S.H.I.N.E. brand is equally effective and lower cost). In the U.S. though, any brand is OK. In Europe, counterfeit brands of questionable potency are being sold, and I would only use only the S.H.I.N.E. or  Corvalen brands.

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Nutritional primer

We have a 20,000 word primer on nutrition at our website that provides more detail with study references on each nutrient. Click here to visit the "Ribose" section of our primer.