I've read about this natural sugar supplement for improving energy in CFS and fibromyalgia from several different sources. I've been meaning to try it for a few months, but there have been too many other things going on - finishing Valtrex, starting Lyme treatments, etc. Now I'm finally at a point where things seem stable (for the moment!) and my underlying infections have been treated, so I'm going to try it.
From what I've read, D-ribose is normally synthesized by a healthy body to help rebuild energy. Since CFS messes up our metabolism and energy production, our bodies can't make enough D-ribose on their own. I've read about many people with CFS and FM who say D-ribose helped.
So, I just ordered some of the powder, and I'm going to give it a try. I'll let you know how it goes. Has anyone else tried this? If you have, I'm interested to hear if it's helped or not.
I've read about this natural sugar supplement for improving energy in CFS and fibromyalgia from several different sources. I've been meaning to try it for a few months, but there have been too many other things going on - finishing Valtrex, starting Lyme treatments, etc. Now I'm finally at a point where things seem stable (for the moment!) and my underlying infections have been treated, so I'm going to try it.
From what I've read, D-ribose is normally synthesized by a healthy body to help rebuild energy. Since CFS messes up our metabolism and energy production, our bodies can't make enough D-ribose on their own. I've read about many people with CFS and FM who say D-ribose helped.
So, I just ordered some of the powder, and I'm going to give it a try. I'll let you know how it goes. Has anyone else tried this? If you have, I'm interested to hear if it's helped or not.