Wizard of Vitamins

Ribose Vitamin

What is Ribose?

Ribose is a type of sugar normally made in the body from glucose. Ribose plays important roles in the synthesis of RNA, DNA, and the energy-containing substance adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Ribose in Diets

Ribose is present in small amounts in many foods of plant or animal origin.

Ribose Medicinal Treatments

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Known Consequences of Ribose Deficiency

Ribose is not an essential nutrient, therefore deficiencies do not occur.

Ribose Recommended Dosages

Sports supplement manufacturers recommend 1 to 10 grams per day of ribose.

Ribose Side Effects

No known side effects have been reported from the use of ribose when consumed in amounts of less than 10 grams per day. Larger amounts may cause gastrointestinal distress such as diarrhea, and may lower glucose levels, although it is not known whether symptoms of hypoglycemia might result. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with ribose.