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Experience with D Ribose

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Tutu123
Tutu123

I was recently reading a book on cfs showing studies where patients had been taking D ribose and it had significant benefits with regards to energy levels.

I am wary of supplements as they are expensive and I am yet to find any that have made any difference so far, but keen to know if anyone else has taken them with any success?

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  • DiannaO
    DiannaO Tutu123

    Posted

    I would like to know the same thing. I've read that you shouldn't take dribbose if you have low blood sugar or low blood pressure. I can't remember which. But I have both and I've had too many experiences where taking something makes my symptoms much worse. That comes with the hypersensitivity that many of us have. 

    • Tutu123
      Tutu123 DiannaO

      Posted

      Yes I agree it's such a minefield with supplements which have the potential to worsen symptoms as well as improve. I'm going to give it a chance I think and see what happens!!

  • joanne71205
    joanne71205 Tutu123

    Posted

    I have used D ribose with much success. It’s not a cure but it definitely helps my energy levels and brain fog/fatigue. Good luck.
    • Tutu123
      Tutu123 joanne71205

      Posted

      Thanks Joanne I'll give it a try! smile at this point in time I'm not expecting any miracle cures but anything that helps even a little bit is welcome!

  • sueliz57
    sueliz57 Tutu123

    Posted

    I have found this to be helpful in maintaining energy levels and if I stop taking it then within about three days I am reduced to crawling around my house.

    My GP says if it helps then why not take it (I suppose she's thinking placebo affect).

    If you Google for research then I believe there has been at least one NIH paper which reports am improvement in people with ME/fibromyalgia.

    • Tutu123
      Tutu123 sueliz57

      Posted

      Thanks sue that's really good to hear. Seems to be a lot of evidence saying it's helpful

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