Posted by getnutri, at 02:17AM 03/13/08 : D-Ribose Supports Normal Heart Function
Note: Ribose is a carbohydrate naturally found in all cells of the body. Physical stress can increase the loss of nucleotides (such as ATP, ADP and AMP) from the heart and skeletal muscles. D-ribose is an essential building block for the synthesis of ATP through the pentose phosphate pathway. Studies have shown that ribose supplementation can enhance cardiac energy levels and support cardiovascular metabolism. Ribose has been shown in clinical trials to enhance the recovery of heart muscle ATP levels and improve myocardial function following exercise.
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