I’ve been adding a scoop of ribose to my chai tea every morning and feel much more energized and awake than I used to when I started my day by drinking a pot of coffee! Some days I only get about four hours of sleep at night due to my work schedule. On those days I often have a second scoop a little later in the day. I know, its very important to get the sleep hours in because there are other benefits, besides energy, that we get from sleeping, but for right now, I do what I gotta do. I really like the fact that the energy I get from the ribose is not a buzz, like from caffeine, nor do I experience the crash that comes after a sugar rush. Its very subtle and helps me to be in a better mood at work and perform better as well.
Ribose Update
January 12, 2010 at 10:53 am (health, Physical & Mental Energy, Sleep)
Tags: caffeine, energy, energy booster, ribose
Ribose
December 28, 2009 at 10:42 am (health, Physical & Mental Energy)
Tags: energy booster, ribose
Have you heard of using ribose as an energy booster? Ribose is an energy source produced by your body, which can also be purchased as a nutritional supplement. It is a simple sugar contained in every living cell. It is the simplest molecule used by the body to build and restore energy.It has been used to treat people with chronic fatigue related disorders.
I have seen test results that seem to indicate that ribose is effective with fibromayalgia and chronic fatigue but it does nothing to enhance athletic performance (as some companies have claimed). Ribose is relatively new to the energy scene so long-term effects are uncertain but it might be worth giving it a try in the short-term.
The 4-Week Trial by Dr. Mehmet Oz
Ribose works by restoring energy production centers in the body. To test its effect on you, try taking 500 milligrams three times a day (mixed into coffee, tea, or a smoothie) for 1 week, and then up the dose to 5 grams three times a day for 3 weeks. If you feel peppier, great. But a word of caution: Ribose sends some people into major energy overdrive. So listen to your body, and taper back as you feel necessary.
Green Smoothie Substitute
December 17, 2009 at 5:33 pm (Green Smoothies, Nutrition, Physical & Mental Energy)
Tags: energy booster, Green machine, green smoothies
Today I was unable to make my green smoothie, so as a substitute I purchased a Naked Juice Green Machine smoothie drink which is readily available in Starbucks, grocery stores and even in Costco. They are not as ideal as making your own, fresh. But they do serve as a pretty good substitute. Before I bought my high speed blender, I drank Green Machine smoothies on a daily basis and did feel that they were a great energy booster.
