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When a company approached me to test one of their newest products, I was more than happy to. In particular, they wanted me to give their Ribose Powder a spin for a couple of weeks. Well, I've been using it for six weeks now–long enough to write this evaluation. Let me share my results with you. Initially, I decided to load Ribose Powder, even though this procedure wasn't recommended to me. I figured if ribose was similar to creatine in that both boosted ATP levels, why not give loading a try? Before starting, I took three days off from training to give my body a chance to "reset". I mixed 5 grams of ribose with my regular pre-training shake. My first encounter with ribose was definitely noteworthy–I felt an odd bubbling sensation similar to taking Alka Seltzer. This effervescence faded within a few hours. This only occurred on the first day I started taking ribose.

After three straight days of taking approximately 5 grams of ribose, I decided to hit the weights on the fourth day. Thirty minutes prior to training, I took another shake (2 scoops of Protein, 1 teaspoon of ribose). On this day, I was going to work my arms. Arm day consists of 7-8 difference exercises performed at a high level of intensity with heavy weights. It typically takes me about 55 minutes to complete. After four days of adding ribose to my shake, that 55 minute blast was completed in only 30 minutes! What really amazed me was how quickly my muscles recovered between sets. Normally, my muscles need about 45 seconds to recuperate from each set. With ribose, it only took 15-20 seconds! Plus, I got a greater pump and I didn't experience that all too familiar lactic acid burn. I think ribose is perfect for anyone who wants an intense training session but is really crushed for time.

I had heard about ribose for some time now. Though I was definitely intrigued, I was also a little skeptical. After all, why use a supplement that's like creatine but more expensive? When I say it's like creatine, I mean that ribose also helps maintain ATP levels–the energy source that fuels all muscular contractions. After talking to many people about ribose, I found out that there's a world of difference between creatine and ribose. While both ultimately boost ATP levels, each does so differently. That's why I believe the two work better together than either one alone (I'm going to try this next). In addition to elevating ATP, creatine also increases cell volumization and hydration. Doing a little research on my own, I found out that ribose has a patent for the treatment of ischemia (insufficient blood flow). So while both do the same thing, they each offer unique benefits. But more importantly, ribose is more efficient than creatine in replenishing lost ATP. Unlike creatine, which simply donates a phosphate molecule to ADP, ribose actually helps synthesize nucleotides, the building blocks of ATP. This is critical for the serious athlete because during intense exercise, nucleotides can be lost forever. Once these nucleotides are lost, even creatine can't help! And unlike creatine, there are no natural food sources for ribose. Without a doubt, I will continue to take this awesome product. I can't imagine training without it. By adding ribose to my shakes, I've gotten stronger and have been able to train more efficiently. Ribose has even helped me during a week of endurance training (where I train for higher reps per exercise, anywhere from 15-30 reps per). Every six weeks or so, I follow this routine just to shock my body and force it to grow. Ribose allowed me to perform these grueling sets with less pain and fatigue. I feel less wiped out than before. I can confidently recommend Ribose Powder to anyone looking to add an edge to his or her workout. In my case, results were phenomenal. As a supplement, ribose is as safe as it gets. Being a sugar, you can even use it to sweeten your regular protein shake! Ribose is suitable for both men AND women--women.

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