D-Ribose is a carbohydrate which play an important role for the ATP production in the muscle.

The body uses D-Ribose in three different ways. Part of D-Ribose gets converted into Glucose which has many important functions in the metabolism. Another part gets converted into Pyruvate which combined with Oxygen is used for the production of ATP. The third and most important function is the production of so called Nucleotides. The body needs these nucleotides for

• The energy supply in the muscle for more strength and endurance.
• Production of Protein, Glycogenas well as RNS and DNS
• Transfer of energy between different cells.

Even though the body can store limited amounts of D-Ribose in the cells, it can sometimes not be replaced fast enough. Strenuous exercise or physical and emotional stress can lead to a shortage of D-Ribose in the body. This in turn will result in an extended recovery time.