Side effect | Ribose

Side effect

With the side effects it depends mostly on the dosage of the Ribose. Side effects usually only occur in case of an overdose, because otherwise ribose is a natural nutrient in our daily food and the body knows this substance. Taking ten or more grams of ribose on an empty stomach can cause temporary hypoglycemia.

This can be prevented by not eating ribose on an empty stomach or by mixing it with other carbohydrates.Another side effect may be soft stool, but this has so far only occurred with dosages well above ten grams per dose. In general, high doses of ribose cause problems in the stomach and intestines. However, these symptoms also disappear directly when the dosage is reduced.

Testimonials from people who take Ribose as a dietary supplement often report muscle pain, very rapid fatigue due to ribose deficiency and reduced performance before taking it. Ribose is needed in the body for the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is converted into energy in the muscle cells and is only stored to a certain extent in the muscle cells.

When this supply is exhausted, new ATP must be produced and the body needs ribose for this. In the case of a ribose deficiency or an undersupply, symptoms such as muscle pain can occur. In many experience reports it was described that by taking Ribose as a food supplement the symptoms were relieved and people felt better afterwards.

In some people, a deficiency can occur due to insufficient production of ribose. The symptoms caused by this deficiency increase the lower the level of ribose in the body. Lassitude and fatigue can also be signs of a ribose deficiency. The intake of five to 15 grams of ribose per day (e.g. 5 grams in coffee in the morning) quickly improves and the symptoms disappear completely at some point.

Ribose in Oncology

Especially alternative practitioners say that Ribose has an antioxidant effect. This means that it “catches” so-called free radicals in the body and prevents them from damaging the body. The free radicals are caused by unhealthy nutrition, stress and environmental pollution.

These include the various chemical substances with which we come into contact every day, for example cleaning agents or skin care products, but also harmful additives in convenience foods. The radicals react very quickly with other molecules in the body and thus destroy the cells. They can change the cell’s genes (DNA) so that the cell begins to divide unchecked.

This can then be the start of a cancer disease. But other diseases can also be caused by cells damaged by free radicals. If Ribose catches these radicals now, it has also a positive effect against cancer.

In the cancer therapy Ribose is used together with potassium ascorbate. Potassium ascorbate plays an additional important role in the regulation of the cell metabolism, which is strongly changed in cancer and is accompanied by a lack of energy. Potassium ascorbate is said to have a tumor-inhibiting effect and to protect against cell mutations.

Therapy with ribose and potassium ascorbate is intended to slow down the progression of the disease and the formation of metastases and to reduce the size of the tumor. In contrast, some scientists warn against the excessive consumption of sugar, which has become common in our society. The fast-growing cancer cells need a lot of energy, in the form of sugar, to continue to grow and form metastases.

Ribose is also needed by the mutated cells, as it allows the genes of the cancer cell (DNA and RNA) to be multiplied. This is the basis for the formation of new cells. Based on this assumption, there are also therapeutic approaches that provide for a strongly sugar-reduced diet to “starve out” the tumor, so to speak.

Some experts even consider this treatment to be more effective than conventional chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Of course, this theory is not without controversy. Such a restricted diet is very burdensome for many tumor patients, who are already weakened anyway, and not without risks.

Since ribose is a sugar and this also occurs in nature, the side effects are limited. So far, however, not very many studies have dealt with the intake of ribose over a longer period of time. Therefore, it is not yet possible to make a reliable statement about possible side effects of Ribose.

Some of the studies that have been carried out so far have not been able to determine any side effects. However, the different study designs are either too short to investigate long-term effects or the group of test persons is too small or not balanced enough.In a study in which 20 grams of ribose per day were administered over two weeks, for example, no side effects on blood and liver values were found. If one takes dietary supplements that contain not only Ribose but also other active ingredients, then of course additional side effects can occur due to the other active ingredients.

Gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, inflammation of the oral mucosa, skin inflammation, constipation, indigestion, etc… can be the result. Side effects actually only occur when taking Ribose if Ribose is combined with other drugs that may cause side effects, or if you are not completely fit from a health point of view. Since Ribose is a sugar, one should be aware that high dosages do not necessarily lead to side effects, but hypoglycemic consequences may occur.

Every athlete who wants to take Ribose should consult his or her physician beforehand, especially if you are a diabetic. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can have serious consequences. First signs are dizziness, sweating, ravenous appetite and palpitations.

In addition to nausea and headaches, there may also be problems finding words, talkativeness, coordination problems, limited consciousness, cramps and even unconsciousness. Therefore you should always inform yourself before taking a dietary supplement. These symptoms result from a low blood sugar level, which means that many processes in the body can no longer run optimally.

Even though side effects are generally not known when taking ribose, the dosage should not be kept too high. After all, the higher the dosage, the higher the probability of digestive disorders. Pregnant women should also refrain from supplementing ribose until a comprehensive explanation has been provided by studies.