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NSI D-Ribose Energy Formula Bioenergy Ribose™ with ALA & ALC -- 2500 mg - 180 Capsules

NSI D-Ribose Energy Formula Bioenergy Ribose™ with ALA & ALC -- 2500 mg - 180 Capsules

NSI® D-Ribose Energy Formula BIOENERGY RIBOSE™ with ALA & ALC is essential in stimulating natural energy production.  It also supports the reduction of free radical formation and may help lower cardiac stress associated with hypoxia. How does NSI® D-Ribose Energy Formula BIOENERGY RIBOSE™ with ALA & ALC  work? D-ribose is a simple, 5-carbon monosaccharide, or pentose sugar. It is used by each and every cell of the body and is an important compound in the metabolism of energy. Ribose is also the carbohydrate backbone of genetic material, DNA and RNA, certain vitamins and other important cellular compounds. Bioenergy RIBOSE™ (2,500 mg) promotes a healthy heart, reduces cardiac stress associated with strenuous exercise and helps athletes reach new levels of performance. Ribose also helps hearts and muscles maximize energy recovery. Whether you are a trained athlete, a weekend warrior or are simply concerned about your cardiovascular health, ribose may help give you the energy boost your body needs. If you participate in three or four workouts per week, you may not allow enough rest time between sessions for heart and muscle energy pools to return to normal levels. Taking Bioenergy RIBOSE shortens the time needed by heart and muscle tissue to replace energy that is lost through vigorous exercise. Keeping energy pools full helps to keep hearts and muscles in good physiological condition, increase power and endurance, and reduce fatigue.  Ribose supplementation during exercise may also reduce free radical formation and lowers cardiac stress associated with hypoxia. Acetyl L-Carnitine (1,000 mg) is absorbed into the bloodstream more efficiently than L-carnitine and passes more easily through cell membranes and is utilized more efficiently in the mitochondria of the cell. ALC assists in the transport of fat through the cell membrane and into the mitochondria of the cell, where fats are oxidized to produce the cellular energy ATP. ALC also promotes a healthy nervous system and supports memory. Alpha Lipoic Acid (600 mg) is a nutrient present in every cell of the body, essential to chemical reactions which allow the body to produce energy. In addition to playing a crucial role in normal metabolism and energy production, Alpha Lipoic Acid also functions as a potent antioxidant that helps protect healthy cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. Besides protecting membranes, mitochondria (the energy-producing structures within cells) and cellular DNA, RLA work synergistically with vitamins C and E and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Coenzyme Q10 (200 mg)(naturally fermented trans form, from Japan) is involved in every bodily process that requires energy, it's believed to be of fundamental importance in cells with high metabolic demands, such as cardiac cells. The heart, with greater energy requirements than other organs, contains twice as much CoQ10 as any other tissue in the body. NSI®  D-Ribose Energy Formula BIOENERGY RIBOSE™ with ALA & ALC is better because it:. -- It combines 4 powerful ingredients for stimulating natural energy production. -- It promotes cardiovascular health and reduces cardiac stress associated with strenuous activity.  . Did You Know? All NSI supplements are packaged in HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles. These bottles keep moisture vapor out, protecting the freshness and integrity of their contents, and are 400% more effective compared other brands currently using PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles. HDPE bottles do not break as glass can and are also recyclable so we urge you to please recycle them.

Average Customer Rating: 4.71 out of 5 4.7 out of 5
7 of 7 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for NSI D-Ribose Energy Formula Bioenergy Ribose™ with ALA & ALC -- 2500 mg - 180 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Excellent, November 20, 2008
By Coconuts from Toronto, ON

"3 of these 1/2 hour before the gym and you'll be pushing it to the max the whole time."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Male
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for NSI D-Ribose Energy Formula Bioenergy Ribose™ with ALA & ALC -- 2500 mg - 180 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Lives Up To Its Reputation, October 24, 2008
By compoundingisourname from Nashville, NC

"Both my husband and I take this product daily along with our CoQ10 and feel that our energy levels have significantly improved."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 3 for NSI D-Ribose Energy Formula Bioenergy Ribose™ with ALA & ALC -- 2500 mg - 180 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Excellent energy, October 7, 2007
By ShellyMi
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This is an excellent combination for energy. This product cuts down on the number of capsules I take . It is convenient for me to use each morning. Pure Energy is also a great value ."

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Review 4 for NSI D-Ribose Energy Formula Bioenergy Ribose™ with ALA & ALC -- 2500 mg - 180 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Pure Energy Review, July 12, 2007
By westsign
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Satisfaction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"It is a good value for the money, but there are too many pills to take for a daily dose. I think that minimized the product's effectiveness."

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for NSI D-Ribose Energy Formula Bioenergy Ribose™ with ALA & ALC -- 2500 mg - 180 Capsules

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
It works good, May 13, 2007
By Meatball from Philadelphia,PA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"You can't beat the amount you get for this low price"

Age: 25-34
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Enhanced performance
Duration of use: 30-60 days
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Ratings-Only Reviews for NSI D-Ribose Energy Formula Bioenergy Ribose™ with ALA & ALC -- 2500 mg - 180 Capsules Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  2 out of 2