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SoccerMom
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Posted: Thursday April 17th, 2008 12:50 am |
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| What do you know about D-Ribose? Not FDA approved. From a website: "D-Ribose has been shown, with positive results, to generate ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) recovery -- leading to improved health and fitness for people with cardiovascular problems, athletes who deplete their energy reserves, and those with fibromyalgia and CFS." Interested in a possible supplement for my active pre-teen (soccer, track) to replenish energy. Not sure if a good idea because of his age. Any comments appreciated.
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Posted: Sunday April 27th, 2008 07:57 pm |
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| Sorry for delayed response. I am not familiar with the use of Ribose in children, although we do use it for adults. I will check further. The most important things for active children (and for all of us) are a sound nutritional base. This starts with eating a healthy breakfast that contains protein. Liberal use of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean protein are the keys. Avoidance of processed foods, sugars and processed foods will greatly improve academic and athletic performance.
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Posted: Monday April 28th, 2008 01:52 am |
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d-ribose is a sugar that starts the process of making energy compounds such as ATP, that your body eventually uses as fuel. Its uses have been primarily in Heart Failure, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. It is considered just a part of an overall treatment plan. While it is probably safe, it has not been studied in children, and therefore I cannot recommend it.
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