D-Ribose Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking D-Ribose Powder 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
D-Ribose Powder is a dietary supplement by Precision Engineered with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for replacing fluids and electrolytes, preventing dehydration during exercise or illness, treating low blood sodium (under medical care).Based on those ingredients, 291 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sodium, D-Ribose. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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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.
What’s inside
Partial disclosure
This powder contains 2 active ingredients: sodium and D-ribose. Sodium is an electrolyte your body needs in small amounts, but this product adds more on top of what you get from food.
D-ribose is a five-carbon sugar that your cells use to make energy. There are no other inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for this product is mixed and limited. For D-ribose, the data we hold shows insufficient evidence for restless legs syndrome, heart failure, muscle soreness, and bypass surgery recovery — meaning we don't have enough research to know whether it works.
It appears ineffective for athletic performance and McArdle disease. Sodium itself isn't rated for any of these uses; it's included here as a component of the formulation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
D-ribose is generally well tolerated for short-term use — up to a month — but long-term safety isn't well studied. The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, and low blood sugar.
It can cause hypoglycemia, which is why it matters if you're on diabetes medications. Sodium is safe at normal dietary intakes, but high supplemental sodium is linked to high blood pressure, heart strain, and kidney disease — which is why you shouldn't add a sodium supplement without medical guidance.
For pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data for D-ribose, so it's best avoided. Sodium in pregnancy carries mixed data — some uses are likely safe, others possibly unsafe — so you'd need to talk with your doctor about your specific situation.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Stop and check before taking this if you're on blood pressure medications, lithium, diabetes drugs (including insulin), corticosteroids, didanosine, sodium phosphates, or tolvaptan. Sodium can reduce how well blood pressure pills work, shift lithium to dangerous levels, and raise sodium too high.
D-ribose can lower blood sugar when combined with diabetes medications or insulin. Your pharmacist or doctor can tell you whether this product is safe alongside your specific medicines.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're dealing with one of the conditions this product targets and your doctor suggested it, and you don't take blood pressure pills, lithium, diabetes medications, or corticosteroids, this might be worth a conversation. But because sodium and blood sugar effects matter, check your medication list first with your own doctor or pharmacist.
If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney problems, mention those too — they change the picture.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 26, 2011.
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
General information
Key facts about D-Ribose Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Precision Engineered |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766443799672 |
| Net contents | 0.55 lb; 8.8 oz.; 250 g |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 26, 2011 |
| DSLD ID | 1703 |
| Product type | Fiber And Other Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for D-Ribose Powder by Precision Engineered, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5 g | 2% |
| Sugar | 5 g | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 0 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 0 g | -- |
| Protein | 0 g | -- |
| Sodium | 0 mg | -- |
| D-Ribose | 5 g | -- |
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Brand IP Statement(s)
(C) 2009 Precision Engineered Limited (USA)
FDA Disclaimer Statement
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formula
ATP Resynthesizer*
Recovery & Maximal Intensity Exercise Support*
Formulation
VEGETARIAN DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Precautions
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
General Statements
Contents are sold by weight. Some settling may occur.
D-RIBOSE
HARDCORE SERIES
Precision Engineered has pioneered the manufacture of premium sports nutrition supplements. Our commitment to quality is the highest in the industry. Every product undergoes rigorous analysis for purity, potency, safety and freshness. We guarantee it!
Ribose is an important component of muscles as it is used in the formation of ATP - which is the main energy source for maximal intensity contractions during weightlifting and athletic performance.* Ribose helps resynthesize ATP when going all out in the gym or on the athletic field - to support recovery of energy stores.*
Seals/Symbols
QUALITY ASSURED
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Benefits may vary. Use in conjunction with an intense daily exercise program and a balanced diet including an adequate caloric intake.
DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) or two (2) scoops with water or other beverage two times daily. Product may be taken before and after exercise, or with meals.
General
PROD. # 79967 B79967 00A
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D-Ribose Powder by Precision Engineered label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in D-Ribose Powder by Precision Engineered
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Sugar
Protein
Sodium
Interacts with205 drugs
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets g...
Sodium monograph & interactionsD-Ribose
Interacts with86 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, fibromyalg...
D-Ribose monograph & interactionsD-Ribose Powder by Precision Engineered Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Precision Engineered D-Ribose Powder contains sodium and D-ribose, both of which interact with medications.
Sodium is the main concern here — it can reduce how well blood pressure medications work and may raise sodium levels dangerously if you're also taking corticosteroids, lithium, didanosine, sodium phosphates, tolvaptan, or other sodium-containing drugs. The interaction with lithium is particularly important: changing how much sodium you eat can shift lithium levels enough to cause toxicity.
D-ribose adds a separate risk: it can lower blood sugar, so taking it with insulin or diabetes medications might push your glucose too low.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although these are moderate-severity interactions, the sodium load in a supplement isn't something to brush past if you're on blood pressure control, heart medications, or kidney support. The effect of D-ribose on blood glucose is real but manageable with awareness.
Altogether, these interactions span 291 individual medications.
Before you start this product, run it through the medication checker below with your exact drug list. If you take any of the drug types just mentioned — especially blood pressure pills, lithium, diabetes medications, or corticosteroids — talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in D-Ribose Powder interact with 291 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 4 ingredients in D-Ribose Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sodium D-Ribose
BenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Benzthiazide interactionBetamethasoneCelestone, Diprolene AF, Diprosone
How Betamethasone interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Betamethasone interactionBetamethasone DipropionateSernivo
How Betamethasone Dipropionate interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Betamethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasone Dipropionate, CalcipotrieneEnstilar, Wynzora
How Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interactionBetamethasone ValerateLuxiq
How Betamethasone Valerate interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Betamethasone Valerate interactionBetaxololBetoptic, Kerlone
How Betaxolol interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Betaxolol interactionBisoprololZebeta
How Bisoprolol interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bisoprolol interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBosentanTracleer
How Bosentan interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bosentan interactionBudesonideEntocort EC, Eohilia, Pulmicort, Tarpeyo, Uceris
How Budesonide interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Budesonide interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide (iv)Bumex
How Bumetanide (iv) interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bumetanide (iv) interactionBumetanide (oral)Bumex
How Bumetanide (oral) interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bumetanide (oral) interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-riboseAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ribose in combination with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full D-ribose + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-riboseAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ribose in combination with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full D-ribose + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-riboseAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ribose in combination with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full D-ribose + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionCandesartan CilexetilAmias, Atacand
How Candesartan Cilexetil interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Candesartan Cilexetil interactionCandesartan Cilexetil, HydrochlorothiazideAtacand HCT
How Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCaptoprilAcepril, Capoten
How Captopril interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Captopril interactionCaptopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCarteololCartrol, Ocupress
How Carteolol interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Carteolol interactionCarvedilolCoreg, Coreg CR
How Carvedilol interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Carvedilol interactionCeliprololCelicard
How Celiprolol interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Celiprolol interactionChlorothiazideDiuril
How Chlorothiazide interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Chlorothiazide interactionChlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldochlor, Aldoclor 150, Aldoclor 250
How Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with D-Ribose Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in D-Ribose Powder with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Sodium
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
High intake of dietary sodium can increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Also, high intake of sodium may necessitate increased use of antihypertensive medications to achieve blood pressure control in some patients, such as those with chronic kidney disease.
Corticosteroids
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) cause sodium retention. This effect is dose-related and depends on mineralocorticoid potency. It is most common with hydrocortisone, cortisone, and fludrocortisone, followed by prednisone and prednisolone.
Didanosine (Videx)
Concomitant use of didanosine with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Didanosine formulations contain a significant amount of sodium.
Lithium
Altering dietary intake of sodium might alter the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
High sodium intake can reduce plasma concentrations of lithium by increasing lithium excretion. Reducing sodium intake can significantly increase plasma concentrations of lithium and cause lithium toxicity in patients being treated with lithium carbonate. Stabilizing sodium intake is shown to reduce the percentage of patients with lithium level fluctuations above 0.8 mEq/L. Patients taking lithium should avoid significant alterations in their dietary intake of sodium.
Sodium Phosphates
Theoretically, concomitant use of sodium phosphate with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Use of high doses (> 45 mL in 24 hours) of sodium phosphate, such as those used for bowel cleansing before surgery, can lead to serious electrolyte disturbances, including hypernatremia. The risk of hypernatremia is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Sodium-Containing Drugs
Concomitant use of sodium-containing drugs with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia and long-term sodium-related complications.
The Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) intake level of 2.3 grams of sodium daily indicates the intake at which it is believed that chronic disease risk increases for the apparently healthy population. Some medications contain high quantities of sodium. When used in conjunction with sodium supplements or high-sodium diets, the CDRR may be exceeded. Additionally, concomitant use may increase the risk for hypernatremia; this risk is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Tolvaptan (Samsca)
Theoretically, concomitant use of tolvaptan with sodium might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Tolvaptan is a vasopressin receptor 2 antagonist that is used to increase sodium levels in patients with hyponatremia. Patients taking tolvaptan should use caution with the use of sodium salts such as sodium chloride.
D-Ribose
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for D-Ribose Powder, from the product label.
Precision Engineered
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- www.vitaminworld.com
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The Full Monographs Behind D-Ribose Powder’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sodium
Interacts with 205 drugsSodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets get more than enough—often too much—from...
Read the full Sodium monograph → Herb & supplement monographRibose
Interacts with 86 drugsRibose (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 & How We Checked
D-Ribose Powder'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 46 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.
Sodium 38 references
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