D-Ribose

[Pommerania78]

Has anyone used D-Ribose, and if so, to what results? Thanks.

[SamAdmin Administrator Arrhythmia Alliance AF Association]

Good morning Pommerania78

Thank you for your post on the Atrial Fibrillation support forum about D-Ribose, we would advise you to speak with a pharmacist or GP about taking any over the counter medications, supplements, or herbal medications or new food substance if you are taking medication for AF, to insure it does not cause any adverse reaction.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

Kind regards

SamAdmin

[clifetta]

I have used D-Ribose for a number of years,mainly to counter attack the fatigue fibromyalgia. I was diagnosed with af 2 years ago and cannot see any adverse effects . When my energy levels drop it really seems to pick me up again.

[Pommerania78 in reply to clifetta]

Does it help with the afib and what is the dosage that you use? Thanks.

[clifetta in reply to Pommerania78]

I have a teaspoonful usually in the afternoon when my energy levels dip. Couldnt say that its affected my af or not as I am mostly sympton free in permanant af.only take edoxaban. could not take bisoprolol due to side effects

[Pommerania78 in reply to clifetta]

Do you use D-Ribose every day? Thanks.

[needlestone]

I use it everyday. I do not take any meds for heart but have had ablation and avoid known triggers. I feel it is helpful for energy production.

[Pommerania78 in reply to needlestone]

Do you experience afib now, and if not, do you think D-Ribose has anything to do with that? Thanks.

[brlund]

I'm 83 and have had ectopic beats for at least 50 years. About two years ago my ECG and EchoCG (needed before having vocal cord surgery) showed evidence of AFib (as part of arrhythmia), but I had no symptoms. I read several meta analyses (e.g., Arrigo et al Nutrition Research Reviews (2020), 33, 155–179) about CoQ10, D-Ribose and, and other nutraceuticals, and their affects on AFib. and HF more generally.

The evidence looked good for for CoQ10 and D-Ribose so I used "Cardio Defence" from Swiss BioEnergetics. I did not have heart failure so I took only one pill daily though three were recommended. I also used other supplements such as hawthorn, but not daily. I can't attribute changes to the CoQ10 and D-Ribose specifically since they were confounded with other supplements, increased exercise, and decreased alcohol. However, two weeks ago my EchoCG showed sinus rhythm and no A-Fib. My ElectroCG also showed sinus rhythm and no computer-detected A-Fib, but an EP added "suspected A-Fib".

I have yet to discuss results with a cardiologist but I shall continue with CoQ10 and D-Ribose.

Google "A-Fib, CoQq10 and D-Ribose" and you'll find lots of research results.

Good luck

Baz

[Pommerania78 in reply to brlund]

Thank you for your reply. What were your other supplements and what was the dosage for the CoQ10? I still can't get over the fact that people in different continents can communicate instantaneously!!!

[brlund in reply to Pommerania78]

200mg CoQ10 and 500mg D-Ribose in Cardio Defence dose (3pills) + L carnitine 300mg, Thiamine, B6 and B12.

Where are you located? I can give more details of what else I took if we write non-publicly but I can't remember how to do that. Can you? Email OK too if you like.

[Abbyroza]

I had a bad cluster of AF for 3 months with almost daily episodes, while on 200 mg of Flecainide and Bisoprolol. I got fed up and stopped the Flecainide which was obviously not doing any good anymore. I then started taking 15 grams of D-Ribose (3 x 5 grams) plus L-Carnitine plus Ubiquinol. Three days later my AF episodes stopped and I am now I permanent sinus rhythm for almost 3 weeks. I must add that at the same time I also started on Sertraline (50 mg) daily, but this medication is known to only take effect after 4 to 5 weeks, so I presume the trio Ribose/Carnitine/Ubiquinol did the trick. Certainly worth a try!

[Pommerania78 in reply to Abbyroza]

Thank you for your reply. What are the doses of the L-Carnitine and Ubiquinol? Do you think it matters if one takes CoQ10 or Ubiquinol?

[Abbyroza in reply to Pommerania78]

50 mg of Ubiquinol and 500 mg of L-Carnitine. I also take 400 mg of magnesium taurate per day. I’m not sure if CoQ10 has the same properties, but I suppose so. All the best. Keep me posted of any results if you should try it, please!