D-Ribose

Ribose is a five‑carbon sugar that forms the backbone of RNA and key energy molecules like ATP, NADH, and some B vitamins. Supplementing with ribose might improve symptoms of heart failure and some aspects of exercise recovery, but more research is needed to understand its efficacy fully.

Quick Answer

What it is

Ribose is a five‑carbon sugar that forms the backbone of RNA and key energy molecules like ATP, NADH, and some B vitamins. Supplementing with ribose might improve symptoms of heart failure and some aspects of exercise recovery, but more research is needed to understand its efficacy fully.

Key findings

  • Grade C: ATP Regeneration (Muscle Recovery)
  • Grade C: Angina (Heart Failure)
  • Grade C: Fatigue Symptoms (Fibromyalgia)

Safety

No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.

ℹ️ Quick Facts: D-Ribose

Quick Facts: D-Ribose

  • Best Evidence:Grade C
  • Conditions Studied:10
  • Research Outcomes:78
  • Key Effect:Muscle Recovery
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C7
D3
10 conditions · 78 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

Grade:
Effect:
Size:
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C
ATP Regeneration
Small Increase
smallImproves
D
Ammonia
No effect
1 study
none
?
Creatine Kinase
2 studies
Worsens
?
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers
Improves
?
Power Output
Improves
?
Blood glucose
Improves
?
Blood Lactate (Exercise)
1 study
Worsens
?
Blood Urea Nitrogen
1 study
Improves
?
Cycling Performance
1 study
Improves
?
Glutathione (GSH)
1 study
Improves
?
Lactate Dehydrogenase
1 study
Improves
?
Maximal isometric voluntary contraction
1 study
Improves
?
Muscle Soreness
1 study
Improves
?
Muscle Strength
1 study
Improves
?
Myoglobin
1 study
Improves
?
Rating of Perceived Exertion
1 study
Improves
?
Uric Acid
1 study
Improves
C
Angina
Small Improvement
1 study
smallImproves
?
Exercise Capacity
Improves
?
Exercise Tolerance
2 studies
Improves
?
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
2 studies
Improves
?
Quality of Life
2 studies
Improves
?
ATP Regeneration
Improves
?
Atrial Contribution To Left Ventricular Filling
1 study
Improves
?
Brain Natriuretic Peptide
1 study
Improves
?
E wave deceleration time
1 study
Improves
?
End-Systolic Volume
1 study
Improves
?
Glycogen Resynthesis
1 study
Improves
?
Left Atrial Dimension
1 study
Improves
?
Left Ventricular Diastolic Dimension
1 study
Improves
?
Vigor/Activity
1 study
Improves
C
Angina
Small Improvement
1 study
smallImproves
?
Exercise Capacity
Improves
?
Exercise Tolerance
2 studies
Improves
?
ATP Regeneration
Improves
?
Atrial Contribution To Left Ventricular Filling
1 study
Improves
?
E wave deceleration time
1 study
Improves
?
End-Systolic Volume
1 study
Improves
?
Left Atrial Dimension
1 study
Improves
?
Left Ventricular Diastolic Dimension
1 study
Improves
?
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
1 study
Improves
?
Quality of Life
1 study
Improves
C
Fatigue Symptoms
Small Improvement
1 study
smallImproves
?
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
1 study
Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
Improves
C
Fatigue Symptoms
Small Improvement
1 study
smallImproves
?
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
1 study
Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
Improves
C
Creatine Kinase
Small Decrease
1 study
smallImproves
?
Lactate Dehydrogenase
1 study
Improves
?
Muscle Soreness
1 study
Improves
?
Muscle Strength
1 study
Improves
?
Myoglobin
1 study
Improves
?
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers
Improves
C
Creatine Kinase
Small Decrease
1 study
smallImproves
?
Lactate Dehydrogenase
1 study
Improves
?
Muscle Soreness
1 study
Worsens
?
Muscle Strength
1 study
Improves
?
Myoglobin
1 study
Improves
?
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers
Worsens
D
Ammonia
No effect
3 studies
none
?
Blood Lactate (Exercise)
3 studies
Worsens
?
Peak power output (PPO)
Improves
?
Blood glucose
Improves
?
Power Output
Improves
?
ATP Regeneration
Improves
?
Maximal isometric voluntary contraction
1 study
Improves
?
Uric Acid
1 study
Improves
D
Aerobic Exercise Metrics
No effect
none
?
ATP Regeneration
Improves
?
Blood glucose
Improves
?
Blood Urea Nitrogen
1 study
Improves
?
Creatine Kinase
1 study
Worsens
?
Cycling Performance
1 study
Improves
?
Power Output
Improves
?
Rating of Perceived Exertion
1 study
Improves
?
Blood glucose
Improves
?
Blood glucose
Improves

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