Question 1

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 2

can d-ribose help fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

No: It has no value for this condition.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

No: It has no value for either.

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 ribose an effective treatment for fibromyalgia symptoms ?  if so what dose  should one take?

Accepted Answer

Fm: Omega 3s, magnesium, calcium supplements along with either bosweillia/malic acid for antiinflammatory effects are the only commonly recommended supplements for fibromyalgia treatment. There is scientific theory that tries to explain the reasoning behind "d ribose" working for some people's fms. Data is pending.

Question 6

where do you get ribose from? from vitamins, bread?

Accepted Answer

Food, riboflavin: D-ribose is part of the RNA 
(ribonucleic acid), used in cells as blueprint for protein synthesis.The body can synthetize it. A source of ribose is riboflavin (vitamin b2) in foods, such as chicken, (twice as much in its dark meat than in its breast), dairy products (goat and sheep cheese), almonds containing
0.23 mg riboflavin/oz.
D-ribose is available as a supplement in  powder or tablet form.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

what are amylase rich foods?

Accepted Answer

Amylase: Conditions that could cause high amylase include pancreatitis and salivary conditions such as mumps.   Avoid milk, dairy products, alcohol and fatty food.

Question 10

what foods are rich in iron?

Accepted Answer

Meat: First and foremost. So is liver. "politically correct" ads showing beans, tofu, spinach, and peanut butter are misleading. Vegetarians who do not know exactly what they are doing tend to become iron-deficient -- and if you are iron-deficient, you've been done a terrible disservice. Look also for possible sources of bleeding if you're diagnosed. Good luck.

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