D-Ribose Powder - 113g

ATHLETIC SUPPORT FROM NOW'S D-RIBOSE PURE POWDER

Ribose occurs naturally in all living cells. It is a simple sugar that begins the metabolic process for ATP production. D-Ribose works synergistically with, and enhances the benefits of, creatine supplements. NOW sells creatine in powder, capsule and tablet form. NOW® D-Ribose powders are 100% pure and feature clinically-researched and proven Bioenergy RIBOSE® for best results.

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Use ribose to boost cellular energy production and metabolism.

Often we think of increasing energy by fueling our bodies with macronutrients, such as sugar, protein, and fat. What if you could increase energy by supplying a nutrient that acts right within your cells, to directly fuel the mitochondria, which are the power generating components within every cell? This is possible with ribose!

What Is Ribose?

Ribose, also known as D-ribose, is a unique type of sugar that is made by the body from glucose. This type of sugar is not normally found in food, so it is up to your body to make it or you can supplement with it. Why should you care about this simple sugar? Well, you need it for energy production! It is an essential component of the “energy molecules” that are found in EVERY cell in our bodies. These “energy molecules” are ATP and NADH and they play central roles in the energy production of cells. Essentially, ribose has the ability to increase the energy of your cells, which has many potential health applications.

It is interesting to note that the body recognizes ribose as unique and thus does not treat ribose the same way other sugars are treated in your body. Ribose is not burned as fuel; instead, the body uses it primarily to make the energy molecules ATP and NADH. These energy molecules fuel our hearts, muscles, brains, and every other cell in our body.

What Is Ribose Used For?

Since ribose acts to increase cellular energy production, ribose is commonly used to improve athletic performance and the ability to exercise by boosting muscle energy. It helps to replenish ATP stores, especially in high-intensity workouts, which enhances energy and promotes better exercise performance. It is can also speed muscle tissue recovery after workouts and reduce post-exercise fatigue.

Research has shown that ribose supplementation is useful in conditions associated with impaired cellular energy metabolism, such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Since mitochondrial dysfunction is often one of the underlying causes of both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, supplementing with ribose can greatly reduce the symptoms of fatigue, muscle pain and poor sleep commonly associated with these syndromes. Some studies show that supplementing with ribose can decrease the fatigue associated with fibromyalgia by 45%.

Ribose can also improve the cellular energy metabolism of heart muscle cells. Some research is showing that ribose can be used in congestive heart failure to improve heart function and to improve the tolerance of heart tissue to ischemia (reduced blood flow). In particular, ribose may be useful to improve exercise tolerance in people with coronary heart disease.