Ribose

Artificial Sweeteners

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Definition

Also known as D Ribose is a five carbon sugar, pentose. It is not used in the body as a typical sugar and does not raise blood sugar levels. instead it is an essential component that provides energy to our cells.

AKAs

D Ribose

Health Impact

There have been no known negative health impacts in current studies of ribose.

Sources

Gut bacteria, artificial sweeteners and glucose intolerance

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/694381

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