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D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BIOVEA

D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for energy and fatigue, athletic performance and recovery, fibromyalgia symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are D-Ribose. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor by BIOVEA

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: D-ribose at 1500 mg per dose. D-ribose is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar your body uses in cellular energy production.

The tablet also includes inactive ingredients — fructose, silicon dioxide, citric acid, magnesium stearate, and natural peach flavor — which help form and flavor the pill.

Does it work?

Leans against
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Leans against

The strongest graded evidence we hold for the stated purpose leans against a benefit.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: energy and athletic performance support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia, Congestive heart failure (CHF), Coronary heart disease (CHD), Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Ribose is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Ribose is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Coronary heart disease (CHD), Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Congestive heart failure (CHF), Fibromyalgia, and more.

The evidence for D-ribose is mixed and sparse. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance and McArdle disease.

For restless legs syndrome, muscle soreness, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery bypass recovery, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works. If you're considering it for any of these uses, the data we hold doesn't show a clear benefit.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Ribose

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Ribose is generally well tolerated for up to a month, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied, so caution is warranted with ongoing use. The most common side effects when taken by mouth are diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea, and low blood sugar.

A small number of people have reported anxiety, lightheadedness, and increased appetite — lowering the dose resolved these in some cases. There isn't enough safety information to recommend ribose during pregnancy or breastfeeding; talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Ribose

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Ribose.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take insulin or any antidiabetes drug (like metformin, sulfonylureas, or GLP-1 agonists), check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product — ribose may increase your risk of low blood sugar and could require a dose adjustment.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with graded evidence leaning against its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

D-ribose may be worth considering if you're looking into it for athletic performance or muscle recovery, though the evidence is weak. The main caution is if you take insulin or blood sugar medications — ribose can lower your glucose further.

Before you start, check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you have diabetes or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2019.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand BIOVEA
Barcode (UPC) 818423029337
Net contents 120 Chewable Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2019
DSLD ID 211755
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor by BIOVEA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Chewable Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Chewable Tablet(s)
Servings per container
40
UPC/BARCODE
818423029337
IngredientAmount% DV
D-Ribose4500 mg--

Other ingredients: Fructose, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, natural Peach flavor

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Label statements
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General Statements

Premium Quality Guaranteed Since 2001. Biovea is committed to product quality to support you and your family's wellness goals. Because we feel strongly about the quality, potency and purity of our products, we 100% guarantee your satisfaction with every purchase.

Guaranteed premium quality

atp energy

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Daily Intake: Chew 1-3 tablets daily.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, breastfeeding, have gout or any glucose metabolism disorders such as diabetes or hypoglycemia, or if you are taking any prescription drug, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary supplement

Seals/Symbols

Compliant GMP VG Vegan Gluten Free Non-GMO

Formulation

VG Vegan

Gluten Free Non-GMO

Formula

D-Ribose 1500 mg per tablet

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D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor by BIOVEA label

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D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor by BIOVEA

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Chewable Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container40 Amounts shown are per serving.

D-Ribose

Interacts with
86 drugs
4500 mg per serving

Ribose (D-ribose) is a simple sugar your body makes naturally and uses to build energy molecules like ATP. Some people take it for fatigue, fibromyalg...

D-Ribose monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Fructose, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Natural Peach flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor by BIOVEA Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

D-Ribose 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. D-Ribose

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

D-Ribose2 drug types · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking ribose in combination with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In clinical research, ribose decreases serum glucose levels in a dose-dependent manner.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Insulin

Theoretically, taking ribose with insulin could increase the hypoglycemic effect of insulin.
In clinical pharmacokinetic studies, oral administration of ribose modestly increased serum insulin levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
D-Ribose full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor, from the product label.

BIOVEA

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Name
BIOVEA
Street Address
9160 E. Bahia Dr.
City
Scottsdale
State
AZ
ZipCode
85260
Web Address
www.biovea.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor by BIOVEA: Common Questions

Does D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor by BIOVEA interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take D-ribose if I'm on insulin or diabetes medication?
Not without checking first. Ribose can lower your blood sugar and may boost insulin's effect, raising the risk of dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's safe for you and whether your dose needs adjusting.
What are the most common side effects?
Diarrhea, stomach discomfort, headache, nausea, and low blood sugar. A few people have reported anxiety or lightheadedness, but lowering the dose resolved these in some cases.
Is D-ribose safe to use long-term?
It's generally well tolerated for up to a month, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. If you're thinking about using it regularly, discuss that with your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information, so the data advises against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.
Does D-ribose actually help athletic performance or muscle soreness?
The evidence doesn't support it. Ribose is rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance, and there's not enough reliable evidence to say it helps muscle soreness.

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The Full Monographs Behind D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Ribose

Interacts with 86 drugs

Ribose (D-ribose) is a simple sugar your body makes naturally and uses to build energy molecules like ATP. Some people take it for fatigue, fibromyalgia, exercise recovery, or heart conditio...

Read the full Ribose monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

D-Ribose 1500 mg Fruit Flavor's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Ribose 8 references
  1. Segal S, Foley J. The metabolism of D-ribose in man. J Clin Invest 1958;37:719-35. PubMed
  2. Perlmutter NS, Wilson RA, Angello DA, et al. Ribose facilitates thallium-201 redistribution in patients with coronary artery disease. J Nucl Med 1991;32:193-200.
  3. Hegewald MG, Palac RT, Angello DA, et al. Ribose infusion accelerates thallium redistribution with early imaging compared with late 24-hour imaging without ribose. J Am Coll Cardiol 1991;18:1671-81. PubMed
  4. Pliml W, von Arnim T, Stalein A, et al. Effects of ribose on excercise-induced ischaemia in stable coronary artery disease. Lancet 1992;340:507-10.
  5. Burke ER. D-Ribose What You Need To Know. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group 1999;1-43.
  6. Gross M, Reiter S, Zollner N. Metabolism of D-ribose administered continuously to healthy persons and to patients with myoadenylate deaminase deficiency. Klin Wochenschr 1989;67:1205-13. PubMed
  7. Teitelbaum JE, Johnson C, St Cyr J. The use of D-ribose in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med 2006;12:857-62. PubMed
  8. Thompson J, Neutel J, Homer K, Tempero K, Shah A, Khankari R. Evaluation of D-ribose pharmacokinetics, dose proportionality, food effect, and pharmacodynamics after oral solution administration in healthy male and female subjects. J Clin Pharmacol 2014;54 PubMed

See these in context on the Ribose monograph →

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