Two books on the role of D-Ribose in heart health, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome etc.

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Dear Friends,

 

Sai Ram. I am sharing with you some information, which reached me a

few months ago as a part of my book review activity. The agency then

followed it up with two wonderful books, " From Fatigued to Fantastic -

The Complete Guide to overcoming Chronic Exhaustion etc. " by Jacob

Teitelbaum, M.D., Medical Director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue

Centers (ISBN - 978-1-58333-289-4), published by Avery a part of

Penguin Group (www.penguin.com) and recently, " The Sinatra Solution -

Metabolic Cardiology " by Stephen T.Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C (ISBN -

978-1-59120-158-), published by Basic Health Publications Inc.

 

The role of D-Ribose in the production of ATP (the energy molecule at

the cellular level) is explained in the press releases given below. I

am still going through both the books and a formal review will take a

few more months. However, I found both the books sufficiently good and

the credentials of the authors (both are board certified doctors) are

sufficiently good that I felt that the information should be shared

immediately.

 

I would request those interested to check the books (the first book is

for those suffering from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and

the second book is for those who are suffering from Congested Heart

Failure, Cardiomyopathy etc.) and disucss with their own doctors the

suggestions given regarding supplementation with D-Ribose, Coenzyme

Q10 and L-Carnitine. You can check the books through www.amazon.com

and through googlepages etc., or in your library or book store.

 

Sai Ram. With Reiki filled blessings and best wishes, and apologies

for the rather long mail,

 

Swamy

Holistic Healer, Reiki Master and Book Reviewer

www.freewebs.com/svswamy

 

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Dear S.V.Swamy Swarna, Freelance Journalist:

 

Today more than ever Americans are starved for energy. From Baby

Boomers experiencing daily mid-day dips to growing numbers with

congestive heart failure ( " The Failing Heart - An Engine Out of

Fuel, " New England Journal of Medicine 356; 11, March 15, 2007), the

basic culprit appears to be metabolic lack of energy.

 

Now the energy equation is changing with the availability of a unique,

5-carbon sugar that's helping people combat fatigue. D-Ribose, used to

treat congestive heart failure, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and

fibromyalgia, is also helping athletes, weekend warriors, busy moms,

and many who want a natural supplement to maintain the energy they

need to lead busy lives.

 

Two press releases below: The first on D-ribose for fitness, the

second on D-ribose for heart attack patients.

 

Warm regards,

Leslie

 

Media contacts: Dean Draznin Communications, Inc.

Dean Draznin 641-472-2257 dean; Leslie Levine

847-205-9853

leslie

 

Press Release

UNIQUE SUGAR GIVES ENERGY-STARVED AMERICANS A MUCH NEEDED BOOST

Bioenergy Life Science's D-ribose helps thousands keep energy levels

at their peak

 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, OCTOBER 8, 2007-More than ever before Americans are

in an energy slump. Fatigue, sluggishness, and general feelings of

exhaustion are common complaints. But there's good news for those who

need a boost. Clinical studies are showing that D-ribose, a unique,

five-carbon sugar, can help regenerate energy levels in tired muscles,

including our hearts.

 

Unlike glucose, D-ribose has an important relationship with DNA, RNA,

and ATP, the " energy currency " of the cells. ATP is crucial for

maintaining the integrity and function of every cell, which is

necessary for day-to-day health. Ribose is one of the essential

components of the ATP molecule.

 

Everyday situations arise in which cellular energy levels are lowered,

which can ultimately affect functional performance. A Q & A on Dr.

Andrew Weil's Web site (www.drweil.com, enter " ribose " in the search

box--top right part of the page) details much of the science behind

this breakthrough natural supplement.

 

Although ribose is made naturally inside the body, its production is

slow and limited by several enzymes that are in short supply in heart

and muscle cells. Normally, this is not a problem except when hearts

or muscles are challenged by the stress of exercise or lack of oxygen

due to cardiovascular disease, circulatory disorders, chronic fatigue

syndrome or fibromyalgia. If the energy metabolism process isn't

working properly, it drains energy reserves and depletes the cellular

energy pool. This frequently leads to pain, soreness, stiffness and an

overall feeling of fatigue. Supplementing these stressed cells with

D-ribose restores cellular energy.

 

" Ribose has shown a benefit in medical conditions in which ATP levels

are compromised, and also in individuals undergoing high-intensity

exercise sessions, " says John St. Cyr, MD, PhD, medical director of

Bioenergy Life Science. " D-ribose is being used in the medical field,

so it's fair to say that it could be of significant importance for the

recovery of ATP levels in the muscles of weekend warriors and athletes. "

 

For example, research from Harvard Medical School* has examined the

effect of endurance sports on cardiovascular health, focusing

specifically on marathon running and cardiac (heart) function. Some

marathon runners have been shown to have an abnormality in their heart

function if their training period does not exceed 40 miles per week.

Since ribose has been shown to aid in cardiac functional recovery, the

supplementation of this ingredient for runners and others engaging in

rigorous exercise could offer the needed benefits by increasing

deficient cellular energy stores.

 

Serious athletes, " weekend warriors, " and those who experience the

afternoon slump all experience benefits from D-ribose. According to

Jose Antonio, Ph.D., CEO of the International Society of Sports

Nutrition, " Previous work I conducted on the dietary supplement ribose

demonstrated that regular supplementation helped muscular performance

in a group of recreational bodybuilders. Thus, there may be an

application for this special sugar throughout the athletic population. "

 

" I have incorporated D-Ribose into my plan along with a well-balanced

diet and it has really improved my performance, " says Eric " Booty "

Butorac, International tennis doubles champion. " My energy levels in

both practice and match play are not only higher, but much more

consistent. " Butorac and teammate Jamie Murray are ranked #14 in the

world as a doubles team.

 

D-Ribose is already used in a wide range of functional foods including

Glaceau Vitamin Water and Vitamin energy drinks, PepsiCo - MDX Sugar

Free, and Detour energy bar.

 

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*http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2007/02.01/99-marathon.html

 

Media contacts: Dean Draznin Communications, Inc.

Dean Draznin 641-472-2257 dean; Leslie Levine

847-205-9853

leslie

 

Press Release

UNIQUE SUGAR IS KEY TO IMPROVED RESULTS FOLLOWING " OFF -PUMP " BYPASS

SURGERY FOR HEART ATTACK PATIENTS

Bioenergy Life Science's D-Ribose offers promising treatment for

coronary artery disease

 

Cardiology team presents findings at the 13th World Congress on Heart

Disease

Sponsored by the International Academy of Cardiology

 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, OCT 8, 2007-People who have suffered heart attacks

may require coronary artery bypass surgery. In some cases, they may be

candidates for an alternative surgery using an " off-pump "

cardiopulmonary bypass (OPCAB) technique, which eliminates the use of

a heart-lung machine.

Still, the surgery carries many risks due, in part, to a depletion of

adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which cells use as their primary source

of energy. But because of the damage caused by heart attacks the risks

of surgery may be too high.

 

A new study(1) led by David Perkowski, MD, Susan Wagner, RN, and John

St. Cyr, MD, PhD shows that heart attack off-pump bypass surgery

patients who were treated with an oral D-ribose supplement before

surgery demonstrated significant improvements in their cardiac

indices, a measure of heart pump function.

 

Dr. Perkowski and his colleagues recently presented the study at the

13th World Congress on Heart Disease in Vancouver, BC. " Our findings

are particularly significant for increasing and maximizing the energy

and integrity of the heart, " explained Dr. Perkowski, Chief of

Cardiothoracic Surgery at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, Laguna

Hills, CA. " OPCAB with supplemental D-ribose resulted in a 40% greater

increase in cardiac indices post-operatively compared to the baseline,

which has historically demonstrated a 13% improvement. "

 

Cardiothoracic surgeon Perkowski is encouraged by the added benefit

that D-ribose offers OPCAB patients, particularly for those with acute

myocardial infarction, or heart attack. " There's always a risk with

open heart surgery, but by incorporating the use of D-ribose we

increased the vitality of the heart, which improved heart function, "

said Dr. Perkowski.

 

D-Ribose is a unique sugar made by the body to synthesize many

important compounds, including DNA, RNA, and, most importantly, ATP,

the " energy currency " of the cells. ATP is critical to health and

maintaining normal energy-dependent body functions. Ribose is the

essential component in the making of ATP.

 

D-Ribose has already been shown to increase functional capacity for

patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) by improving diastolic

heart function, ventilation, exercise capacity, and oxygen uptake

efficiency.

 

In addition, another team presented a study(2) showing how D-ribose

and folic acid aided right ventricular diastolic function in induced

pulmonary hypertension. " We found that a combination of D-ribose and

folic acid helped hearts stressed by pulmonary hypertension to pump

more effectively, " said John St. Cyr, MD, PhD, medical director of

Bioenergy Life Science, which provided the D-ribose. " The right

ventricle pumps blood to the lungs and with pulmonary hypertension the

ventricle must work harder. The use of ribose and folic acid benefited

these stressed ventricles. "

 

Corvalen, which was used in the study, is a proprietary D-ribose

product of Bioenergy Life Science, Inc. (http://www.bioenergy.com), a

privately held Minneapolis-based life sciences company whose core

technology lies in the development and commercialization of products

based on the physiological benefits of D-ribose in health and wellness.

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1) D. Perkowski, MD, S. Wagner, RN, J. St. Cyr, MD, PhD, Saddleback

Hospital, Orange Co., CA, " D-Ribose and 'Off' Pump Coronary Artery

Bypass Revascularization Aids Cardiac Indices Following Acute

Myocardial Infarction, " presented at the 13th World Congress on Heart

Disease, July, 2007.

 

2) R.R. Lamberts, E. Caldenhoven, M. Lansink, G. Witte, J. St. Cyr,

G.J.M. Steinen, " D-Ribose/Folic Acid Aids Right Ventricular Diastolic

Function in Induced Pulmonary Hypertension, " presented at the 13th

World Congress, on Heart Disease, July 2007.

 

Bioenergy Inc. www.bioenergy.com is a privately held,

Minneapolis-based life sciences company whose core technology lies in

the development and commercialization of products based on the

physiological benefits of D-ribose in health and wellness. Bioenergy's

clear mission is to develop products that increase the quality of its

customers' lives by improving their metabolic health. Bioenergy Life

Science, Inc., its subsidiary, markets ribose-based products to the

functional food and clinical nutrition markets. Bioenergy Life Science

products include Bioenergy RIBOSE , a functional ingredient in the

active lifestyle market; Corvalen®, and CorvalenM®, clinical

nutrition products giving metabolic support to patients with heart and

muscle disease. Bioenergy Ribose is non-GMO certified. The product is

also manufactured under the supervision of the Kashruth Division of

the Orthodox Union. Toll-free order line is 1-866-267-8253.

 

Note from Swamy: Check with your health professional about the quality

and cost of these supplements. Other sources, better and cheaper may

be available. I have no interest in and no personal experience with

this company, but am planning to try D-Ribose etc. if finances permit,

esp. keeping my income in India. Sai Ram.