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Ribose
What is Ribose and
what does it do?
Ribose, a unique, 5-carbon sugar that occurs naturally in all living cells forms
the carbohydrate portion of DNA and RNA, the building blocks of life. Ribose is
also the sugar that begins the metabolic process for production of adenosine
triphosphate (or ATP). ATP is the major source of energy used by cells including
muscle tissue for normal function.
Research on Ribose and Energy Recovery in Athletes
Intense exercise causes a significant decrease in skeletal muscle energy levels.
In fact, it can take 3 days or longer for these energy levels to recover! Recent
studies show, however, that supplementing with high quality ribose hastens
energy recovery in all types of skeletal muscles. This means you'll be able to
work out longer and build muscle faster because you will recover quicker from
intense workouts, having the energy to do more!
Research on Ribose in Cardiovascular Health
Over the past 25 years, research has shown that ribose enhances energy recovery
in cardiac muscle (heart tissue) after periods of restricted blood flow. Many
things can cause restricted blood flow, such as coronary heart disease, heart
attack, heart surgery, or organ transplantation. Under these circumstances, the
heart's functioning may be compromised and there is risk of permanet loss of
heart tissue. Rigorous testing in both animal and human studies have
demonstrated that supplementation of ribose restores intracellular energy levels
in the cardiac muscle tissue and improves heart function.
How can Ribose Help the Bodybuilder?
Ribose is research proven to help increase muscular energy, boost endurance, and
promote recovery! It's a powerful cellular energy source that is naturally
occurring and found in all cells in the body. It's an efficient way to improve
your energy levels for working out through its participation in the synthesis of
ATP in the muscle cell, enhancing performance, and aiding in the recovery of
muscle tissue after intense exercise.
References:
1. Gross M. Kormann R, Zollner N. "Ribose Administration during
Exercise:..." Klinische Wochenschrift 69: 151-155, 1991.
2. WagnerD, Gresser U, Zollner N. "Effects of Oal Ribose on Muscle
Metabolism during Bicycle Ergometer in AMPD-Deficient Patients. Annals of
Nutritional Metabolism 35; 297-302, 1991.