D-Ribose

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I'm thinking of trying D-Ribose and maybe L-Carnitine to help with mitochondrial

functioning for my fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue (and everything else that ails

me). I'm also taking CoQ-10, magnesium malate, and many other supplements.

Might D-Ribose be okay on SCD since it's a simple sugar like fructose and

glucose? I already asked this on the Healing Crow forum, but I'd like to hear

if anyone here has had experience with these supplements. Thanks.

Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda)

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> I'm thinking of trying D-Ribose and maybe L-Carnitine to help with > mitochondrial functioning for my fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue (and > everything else that ails me). I'm also taking CoQ-10, magnesium > malate, and many other supplements. Might D-Ribose be okay on SCD since > it's a simple sugar like fructose and glucose? I already asked this on > the Healing Crow forum, but I'd like to hear if anyone here has had > experience with these supplements. Thanks.>> Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda)>I've taken it while on the diet; at the moment I'm not taking it every day but a few times a week.It's a basic sugar that your cells need to make "'fuel" and produce energy properly.I also take L-carnitine and CoQ10. All three are very helpful.n-- Now available. A fine gift for cat lovers:Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addictionby n Van Tilwww.wordpowerpublishing.com ; signed copies; free shipping in U.S., reduced shipping elsewhere

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Debbie T.

I've looked into the supplements you mention because I suspect I am dealing with mitochondrial disorder as well. Haven't tried D-Ribose, but I did look up the chemical structure. It is a monosaccharide, so should be OK or SCD-legal depending on the contents of the supplement you find. Do check for any illegals used as fillers, additives or non-active ingredients in any supplement, not just those for a mitochondrial cocktail.

My body rejected CoQ-10, which was typical for my body but frustrating. I'm still talking with my doctors about carnitine and a few others. I'm still investigating and testing the other ingredients typically used for the mitochondrial cocktail. Not sure whether my body will tolerate them, nor whether any of them will help with my symptoms.

Good luck!

Kim M.

SCD 5+ years

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I'm thinking of trying D-Ribose and maybe L-Carnitine to help with mitochondrial functioning for my fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue (and everything else that ails me). I'm also taking CoQ-10, magnesium malate, and many other supplements. Might D-Ribose be okay on SCD since it's a simple sugar like fructose and glucose? I already asked this on the Healing Crow forum, but I'd like to hear if anyone here has had experience with these supplements. Thanks.Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda)