Ribose to Promote Energy

Dr. Roizen Discusses Ribose to Promote Energy

February 11, 2009 Michael Roizen MD, author and Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, was interviewed today. Much of his talk centered around ribose, a naturally occuring sugar compound that may help boost energy levels.

 

In their latest book, You: Being Beautiful -- The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty, co-authors Mehmet Oz, MD and Michael Roizen, MD refer to ribose as one of the decade's "real nutritional heroes" that can "turbo-charge" those who need an energy boost.

Ribose is a naturally occurring 5-carbon sugar the body uses to stimulate the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) -- an essential energy compound. Although ribose is produced by the body, this energy molecule cannot be replenished fast enough during certain times of demanding exercise, stress, or as a result of many chronic diseases.

When added to foods and dietary supplements, D-Ribose enhances the body's natural process of energy synthesis. It reduces the loss of energy during stress, and accelerates energy and tissue recovery and the management of free radicals.

Source: WKYC.com/news/health