Question 1

can d-ribose cause weight gain or does it really help with weight loss?

Accepted Answer

May help a bit but:: D-Ribose can be a healthy sugar substitute but isn't a magic weight loss aid.
The key to weight loss is longterm diet changes.Sugars &amp; simple carbs from grains esp. cause weight gain. 
It's also wise to avoid fried foods. I like Dr. Fuhrman's diet: http://tinyurl.com/ktampgg Dr. Weil has useful info: http://tinyurl.com/m8avwzh See his "discuss that" link in his article. Exercise is also important!

Question 2

can d-ribose help fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

No: It has no value for this condition.

Question 3

what does d-ribose do?

Accepted Answer

Supposedly: Ribose (or D-ribose, which is an isomer) helps to decrease muscle cramping, pain, and improving muscle energy and throughput with exercise.  There is no evidence or scientific data that it does anything, but word of mouth and testimonials seem to support the efficacy of ribose in improving exercise duration and performance.

Question 4

can you tell me anything about d-ribose health supplements?

Accepted Answer

D-ribose and ATP: D-ribose is a sugar the body uses in the metabolism of ATP, important in muscle metabolism. It is claimed to increase energy including that of muscles. It has been used in athletics, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep aid and fatigue aid. There are actual genetic disorders helped by d-ribosome. The real question unanswered is long term side effects and double blind trials for proof .

Question 5

is d-ribose good for chronic pain or post working out?

Accepted Answer

No: It has no value for either.

Question 6

what is d-ribose?  is it safe to add for patients with chf?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ribose is one of the building blocks of atp, the energy currency of the body. Your CHF  might be due to defective energy metabolism, so ribose might help.

Question 7

what s the best diet for weight loss longterm?

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Lifestyle: Study after study shows that short-term diets are not effective in maintaining weight loss. What you need is lifestyle changes and eat in a healthy way from now on. Fewer carbohydrates and fats along with increased reliance on vegetables will be very helpful. Activity is also important so a regular exercise program is recommended. Make healthy lifestyle changes and avoid the yo-yo dieting.

Question 8

what s the best exercise for weight loss on the stomach and back area?

Accepted Answer

Some exercises help: To help the tummy look flatter, one can do exercises to build very strong abdominal muscles. It will take a lot of work, and will burn off calories. One must not eat more calories than she burns off, or she cannot lose weight. Helpful weight loss foods are natural foods that take time to chew but contain few calories. Avoid sugars and simple carbohydrates, to help prevent "central obesity."

Question 9

ever since i stopped drinking all caffeine i've had s hard time continuing to lose weight. does caffeine really help with weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine and wt loss: Caffeine does increase metabolism. That is why it is an ingredient in a lot of weight loss supplements. It can increase heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 10

is it safe to take tejocote root? i heard its good for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

: Tejocote root (mexican hawthorn) (manzanita) is a natural plant found in Mexico. There are 14 different types and there is no standardization to the products. There are claims about weight loss, but data suggests that it is merely a diuretic and a laxative. Taking too much Tejocote root may result in toxicity which may cause dysrhythmias and respiratory depression.

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