Ribose is actually a sugar. It's the base sugar for both DNA and RNA,
and the building block for adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's energy
currency. Because ribose is a 5 carbon sugar (not a 6 carbon sugar) it doesn't
add to your glycemic load or raise blood sugar levels. What it does do is
help put tissue in better physiological condition during and following stress.
Ribose improves recovery time after intense exercise. It also helps keep your
muscles "fed" with energy, giving you stamina during a workout. The result is
a better workout, with fewer sore muscles.
Dr. Jacob Teitlebaum, MD, author of From Fatigued to Fantastic, recommends
taking D-ribose (a powdered form) and starting out with a higher dose to increase
the concentration on the cellular level. For the first three weeks I used ribose,
I took five grams three times daily, then reduced to twice daily.
(I use Jarrow Formulas.)
The benefits of ribose don't stop on the slopes (or in the gym). This amazing
cell fuel has been shown to help increase energy levels in patients with fibromyalgia,
chronic fatigue syndrome, and heart problems as well.
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