Sugar = BETTER heart performance (WHAT?)

Sugar and heart health are like oil and water…

They don’t mix, right?

Well, there’s definitely truth to that…

But, there is one sugar that can help IMPROVE the performance of your ticker for years to come…

(Hint: it’s not a processed sugar)

Ribose (often called D-ribose) is a type of simple sugar (carbohydrate) that your body naturally makes.

In fact, it’s one of the essential components of something called adenosine triphosphate (ATP)—which supplies energy to your cells.

So, consider ribose one of your body’s natural POWERHOUSES.

And for folks with heart disease, research has found that supplementing with ribose can pump up your heart’s overall performance.

A study published in the Lancet Journal noted that supplementing with 60 grams of D-ribose per day improved the heart’s ability to tolerate low blood flow during exercise in people with coronary artery disease.

Plaque buildup and narrow blood vessels are symptoms of heart disease; both of which lead to a slowdown in the amount of blood pumped to other areas of your body.

But D-ribose can help the heart work efficiently when it comes to pumping blood. And that’s even during times of exercise when the heart is pumping FASTER.

Another study, published in the European Journal of Heart Failure, found that 15 grams daily of D-ribose enhanced the function of some of the chambers of the heart and improved quality of life in those with heart disease.

Look for D-ribose supplements in tablet or powder form at your local health food or vitamin store.

The dosages used in studies around D-ribose and heart disease did vary, as do dosage recommendations on D-ribose supplements.

Work with your doctor on the appropriate dosage for you.

In Your Corner,

Dr. Allan Spreen

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Sources:

Tinsley, Grant. “5 Emerging Benefits of D-Ribose.” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/d-ribose