Sports and energy
Ribose
Also called: D-ribose
A sugar used to make energy molecules.
- Why people take it
- Energy, heart, fatigue.
- What the evidence says
- Little evidence.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 5 g two or three times a day.
- Be careful
- Can lower blood sugar.
- Medicines it can interact with
- May lower sugar with diabetes medicines.
Other sports and energy
Common questions
What is Ribose?
A sugar used to make energy molecules.
Why do people take Ribose?
Energy, heart, fatigue.
Does Ribose work?
Little evidence.
How much Ribose do people take?
Usually 5 g two or three times a day.
Is Ribose safe?
Can lower blood sugar.
Does Ribose interact with medicines?
May lower sugar with diabetes medicines.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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