Ribose
Artificial Sweeteners
- Questionable
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.
Also Known As
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
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