Source NaturalsD-Ribose for Workout, Energy, and Recovery* - 120 Tablets

I have multiple medical conditions -- but one doctor recently suggested I may have chronic fatigue syndrome and/or fibromyalgia. That's not good news -- but at least it gave to me a path to start researching options to make me feel better.Years ago I was told once I started treating my hypothyroidism with Synthroid (brand name) over the generic, I'd feel great. Years passed -- No such luck. I was also told if I started treating my type 2 diabetes with Metformin, I'd feel loads better. Four years passed -- no help with energy (if anything, it got worse). At some point I just stopped doing everything and anything I loved due to constant pain. I can say by my mid-30s, I thought it would be unbearable to live this way. I've had spinal surgery, knee surgery, abdominal surgery, repair of a large hiatal hernia, etc. -- but no relief in energy no matter what. I take Nature's Code supplements (as well as others), but they never resulted in restoring energy. I even use the Philips blue-light therapy, but very little improvement in sleep. Then I read about other supplements while researching CFS and fibromyalgia, and Ribose stood out.I honestly didn't think it would work. I've been taking it only a few weeks, and the aching is less -- not a whole lot less, but enough to notice. I used to have trouble getting up--as if I was stuck like velcro to a chair. My knees, ankles, hips, and shoulders seemed not to cooperate -- that is until a week ago when I got right up, pain-free and without any effort. I actually stopped and recognized this moment two seconds after it happened because it was so unusual. Then I just went about my day because I forgot I had even taken the D Ribose. Yes, I had aches again later in the evening -- felt myself wind down. But when I take these (2 tabs, 3 times a day) -- I seem to get some relief.When every task is painful, and you dread even things that make you happy because of pain -- well, anything relatively safe is worth a try. I cleared it with my nutritionist and she said it was fine, but seemed not to know it well. For someone like me -- even 10% improvement is a miracle and greatly appreciated. I'm sort of excited to see if I have more improvement. I wrote this review so that others who are in the undecided zone might want to give it a try. I think results vary from person to person -- and I'm approaching my fatigue from all angles. I'd call your doctor's office to clear it before you invest; but in my case, it seems to be helping.

I was using the powdered Ribose and it was helpful, but not very convenient. These work just as well and I can take them with anything, not just something that will taste good with sweet/maple flavoring. It is so much more convenient than powder on the go, as well, and it takes up a LOT less room in the house since I take it so much!It doesn't give a huge burst of energy, but it does keep me from getting quite so worn out. I take 2 per day, usually, (morning and lunch/early afternoon) and it keeps me going all day without being so exhausted by evening. These still have the pleasant maple/brown sugar smell, so you could probably crush it and add to a liquid if you wanted or dissolve in something hot. I haven't tried that. These pills aren't small, but I have no trouble taking them due to the shape (long, fairly thin, flat). I highly recommend if you need something to give you a little extra energy/stamina due to fibro or CFS.

There is a lot to say on this topic and I can point you in the right direction. For those of you in the same boat as myself with a serious heart problem this is a must read good. Metabolic Cardiology is heavy reading but one that explains what your cardiologist doesn't know can KILL YOU. I am not sure of this results of this product since I just started it but I do know folks like me need Ribose, L-Carnitine & Coenzyme every day. Considering that it is the leading case of death in the U.S. I hope everyone reads Metabolic Cardiology by Stephen Sinatra (the 5 starts are for this physician). As a retired pathologist this man is right on but most of us cardiologist just want you to take your BP and write an ICD code now a days instead of doing a through history and letting the patient buy their own BP machine and take it themselves.

We'll see if Dr. Sinatra's Awesome Foursome combined with a statin bring down my cholesterol/lipids to acceptable levels. Maybe I can go off the statin- they're dangerous, despite manufacturers claims.

Source Naturals is a great company with awesome products. This is another one! I've taken it for three weeks right before I work out and I have been able to add 15 minutes to my daily work out (I'm a figure skater and I usually skate for 1 hour and 15 minutes). And I'm working on adding more time to that, as well as increase the intensity of my exercise.

I have been buying Source Naturals D-Ribose for several years now. I am a heart patient and I use this in conjunction with several other supplements to help keep my heart healthy. Usually I've bought capsules but this is a solid caplet which I like much better. Even though it is a large size it is smooth to swallow. Good value and amount. Highly recommend it.

My husband takes serrapeptase and nattokinaise for blockages in his arteries. That causes thin blood, so he bleeds easily and bruises easily. I am happy to announce that he no longer has that problem! He has taken it for 2 months.

First bottle arrived on time and is nearly used up, I have taken it as directed and to be honest I can't really notice any difference, I will finish the bottle and probably not re-order it