Pure D-Ribose Powder

Benefits: D-Ribose is used in an attempt to boost strength levels, enhance gains in muscle size and strength and prevent muscle tissue breakdown that can occur subsequent to strenuous exercise. By supplementing with ribose, an athlete can increase their muscle ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) levels and thereby produce more energy during short, intense bursts of activity, like weight training and sprinting. All muscles in the body rely on a constant supply of ATP for the energy they need to function properly. When we place great energy demands on our heart or skeletal muscles through intense physical exercise, our muscles become deprived of oxygen due to diminished blood flow. This oxygen deprivation leads to a drastic decrease in muscle ATP/energy levels. Studies have shown that muscle ATP stores can be decreased by as much as 60-70% following exhaustive exercise and that it can take over 72 HOURS for these ATP stores to be adequately replenished. During this recuperation period, muscular strength and endurance maybe GREATLY diminished. D-Ribose has been shown to dramatically enhance the rate at which ATP is replenished in the muscles decreasing the recovery time from 72 HOURS to as little as 12 HOURS! D-Ribose is absorbed VERY efficiently with 95% of what you consume delivered to the bloodstream. D-Ribose will have no effect on heart rate or blood pressure and should be taken approximately 1 hour before exercise and immediately after. Also, D-Ribose, when taken with Creatine Monohydrate, has a synergistic effect on muscle strength, endurance, and recovery making this combo one of the most potent weapons in an athlete's arsenal. Finally, D-Ribose also gives the body a SUDDEN JOLT of energy when taken, and will thus help as a preworkout supplement.