User Reviews for ribose

I had a relapse of chronic fatigue after taking Zyclara for sun damaged skin. I was getting more and more fatigued until I started using the d-ribose.

Tried this for my fibro but did not bet any of the benefits that others on here have; gave me horrible sick headaches that felt like the ones I get when my blood sugars crash. Took them both with and without food, made no difference. Happy for you if it works for you; was a major disappointment for me!

After a horrible reaction to MSG I went off all food additives. Slept 13 hrs per night for 2 months - total exahustion mixed with all kinds of nerve pain. This has been a godsend. Gave me back my life. Did 3 wks of 3 doses per day then maintain with 2 doses per day. Most nerve symptoms gone after 6 months. Feel like myself again!

It starting working for me immediately! Not as tired in the afternoon and stay up later at night.

I was so excited reading about what seemed to be a magic cure. But D-Ribose made me very sick for days. I kept taking it, thinking that maybe I just need to get used to it. It felt worse than coming off of lyrica (which was a horrible drug for me). I had horrible headaches, severe physiological anxiety throughout my body, crawling out of my skin, I wasn't able to think straight. My brian felt like it was moving through mud. I had a very difficult time speaking and writing work emails. My muscles ached even more, and walking up stairs was so difficult, as I felt every muscle in my legs strain to work. I still feel hungover from these horrible days. I am writing this so that others can be aware, as no one has written about side effects like these. I took only one to two teaspoons a day (dosage is one to three teaspoons a day). I am 28 years old and have battled with FM throughout my 20s. I was once a happy, vibrant, athletic young person- now I am always exhausted, in constant pain, anxious, sad, irritable- just struggling every day to support myself and to try to make some life for myself, while this crippling condition ruins everything. So try Ribose, as it makes sense that it would work. But we aware of negative reactions and stop taking it if you feel like crap. Cause I lost days out of my life feeling even more like crap than I already do, and am even more behind on life. I have tried everything, and I will continue to try everything. There has to be something out there that works.Read More Read Less

Very good for pain relief. I now take it twice a day, 5 mg. I recommend it for anyone who has fibromyalgia.

pain relief, lots of energy. Had difficulty sleeping with one dose so I reduced the dosage to 1/4 capsule in juice and still had the energy benefits.

after my first pill i became very sick at my stomach lasted all night aand i am not much better today. i started on this product in powder form with no problem when i ran out i ordered pills wow was that a mistake.

love it love it love it, thanks to D-Ribose, i have been able to deal with everyday life things, I don't believe ill ever be back to the same way i used to be before i got cfs but i must say, D-Ribose gave me what i needed, i have 2 kids and could not afford to lay around all day, now i don't have to, i can actually get up and do what i need to, with a little struggle but ill take a little struggle than not being able to do anything PERIOD!.....buy it, try it! give it 2 weeks to work, take it 3 time a day and you will c the dif :)Read More Read Less

IT HAS INCREASED MY ENERGY LEVEL PLUS MY ATTITUDE TO WHEN I WAS 30 IM 60 NOW. BY MY SUPRISE I WANT TO EXERCISE,BECAUSE I FEEL TO GOOD TO DO NOTHING.

Very satisfied.

I think different things work for different people with CFS. This worked well for me, after about 3 weeks of taking 1 scoop/day I all of my symptoms have improved. I'd say give it a try for a least a month. I am going to increase the amount per day and start taking it (sipping it) throughout the day rather than all-at-once.

I came as a sceptic and was pretty quickly converted. I think, in conjunction with a stepped exercise programme, powdered D-Ribose has transformed how I have been feeling for the last two years. The brain fog has cleared, the nausea has slowly died down, the aches are not as severe - I recover from exercise more quickly - and overall I have far more energy. I don't know that it's a cure, but I think more research needs to be done.

I was in incredible pain before using Ribose. Pain stopped immediately after trying Ribose by Now. Bought a new bottle when the old bottle was finished, also by Now and pain returned immediately. I compared lot numbers and it was different also smelled differently. It was a larger bottle. I returned for the smaller bottle and same lot number as I was taking before I ran out and again, pain immediately gone upon taking the same lot number Ribose by Now. I take 2 750mg capsules in the morning and eat breakfast within an hour. I trust that it is this supplement that is abating my extreme pain - Read More Read Less

A friend recommended we try a product containing d-ribose for my 87-year-old husband's weakness. Almost immediately he showed signs of improved emotional outlook and energy. Lumbar stenosis still inhibits much activity, but he feels much better generally.

I get regular CFS which lasts 2-4 weeks after almost any form of viral infection including the flu and the common cold and have found it effective in providing relief of the fatigue symptoms. I have to be careful to make sure I have eaten or have something sugary to hand to avoid a sugar crash. I wish I had found it years ago.

I have been taking this for two days, and have noticed a small increase in energy. What I have also noticed is that about an hour after I take it, I get very short-tempered, which is very unusual for me. Anyone else have this happen?

Immediate pain relief within days of taking this although extreme exertion does bring on pain. I did find that when I stopped, my fibro pain in hands returned preventing me from going to sleep easily. Otherwise, I really appeciate how much it helps even if not perfect 'cure.' I also found that D-Ribose from Now Sports works better than NuSci which I bought in huge quantity. Will go back to Now Sports when finished. I am concerned about taking it before my surgery that is minor but coming up soon.Read More Read Less

I've been taking Ribose for over five years. The Fibro pain is gone. I keep taking it for energy and cell building. I'm a 60+ caregiver for my 90 year old dad. I take Ribose to keep my energy up.