Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for supplementing the soil/diet of plants in order to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, as well as the recovery of plants which undergo transplantation. The present invention provides ribose and other pentose sugars and their derivatives, alone or in combination with other carbohydrates, electrolytes, minerals, enzymes, micronutrients, macronutrients, or other ingredients to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, and aid in the recovery during and following transplantation.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method and compositions for treatment or prevention of pulmonary hypertension in a mammal. Representative mammals include humans and horses. The invention further relates to supplements especially beneficial in preventing or stopping the progression of pulmonary hypertension. The supplements include ribose and folate. Additional nutrients include omega-3 fatty acids and gamma-linolenic acid.

Abstract: Feed supplements for poultry raised using a rapid growth regimen are disclosed herein. The supplements include D-ribose in an amount effective to improve the resistance to cardiomyopathy in the poultry. Methods for feeding poultry are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for supplementing the soil/diet of plants in order to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, as well as the recovery of plants which undergo transplantation. The present invention provides ribose and other pentose sugars and their derivatives, alone or in combination with other carbohydrates, electrolytes, minerals, enzymes, micronutrients, macronutrients, or other ingredients to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, and aid in the recovery during and following transplantation.

Abstract: Low doses of D-ribose raise the level of fitness and lower the perception of fatigue in baby boomers aged 45-65 who perceive themselves as fatigued. The doses range from 0.100 grams to 3.0 grams, bid, for a total of 0.200 to 6.0 grams daily. Objective measures of cardiopulmonary parameters confirm the improvement of fitness and questionnaires confirm that quality of life and mental states are improved with D-ribose administration.

Abstract: D-ribose, given in doses of five to 15 grams daily, reduces or prevents the occurrence of atrial fibrillation in persons experiencing atrial fibrillation.

Abstract: Low doses of D-ribose raise the level of fitness and lower the perception of fatigue in baby boomers aged 45-65 who perceive themselves as fatigued. The doses range from 0.100 grams to 3.0 grams, bid, for a total of 0.200 to 6.0 grams daily. Objective measures of cardiopulmonary parameters confirm the improvement of fitness and questionnaires confirm that quality of life and mental states are improved with D-ribose administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for supplementing the diet of subjects suffering from cardiovascular disease. D-Ribose is given long term alone or in combination with vasodilators in order to improve or maintain the diastolic or systolic function of the subjects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for supplementing the diet of subjects suffering from cardiovascular or peripheral vascular disease or those at risk for such conditions. Ribose is given alone or in combination with one or a combination of vasodilators, nutrients and vitamins. Preferred vitamins include Vitamins C, B6, B12 and folic acid. Preferred nutrients include glutamine and glucose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising ribose and maleate for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. The methods and compositions of the invention are especially useful for oral administration and are useful for alleviating the symptoms of pain, fatigue, and irritable bowel syndrome in fibromyalgia syndrome.

Abstract: Blood platelets stored in an isotonic, balanced salt solution under standard storage conditions retain function after ten days of storage when micormolar or nanomolar amounts of pentose are added to the solution. The preferred pentoses are D-Ribose, xylulose-5-phosphate and the pentose-related alcohol xylitol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising ribose for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. The methods and compositions of the invention are especially suitable for oral administration and are useful for alleviating the symptoms of pain, fatigue, and irritable bowel syndrome in fibromyalgia syndrome.

Abstract: D-Ribose and methods for using D-Ribose are provided for enhancing the immune response in mammals. Those with a less than optimal immune response will benefit from oral or parenteral administration of D-Ribose. Methods are also provided for the enhancement of the immune response in isolated leukocytes. Leukocytes are cultured ex vivo in the presence of D-Ribose and transfused into a patient in need of leukocyte augmentation.

Abstract: Persons encountering high altitudes without being acclimatized can prevent or alleviate the symptoms of acute mountain sickness by administration of ribose one to four times a days, beginning immediately on encountering high altitudes and continuing for at least five days.

Abstract: The administration of ribose raises the hypoxic threshold of mammals experiencing a hypoxic condition. The presence of an effective amount of ribose in the tissue of a mammal increases the tolerance to hypoxia and decreases the symptoms of hypoxia in mammals experiencing chronic hypoxia due to cardiovascular disease or peripheral vascular disease. Such mammals are additionally benefited by administration of ribose and a vasodilator or an isotropic agent. Mammals experiencing transient hypoxia from high altitude, anesthesia or exercise are also benefited.

Abstract: Precursors of adenosine triphosphate are administered orally to increase intracellular ATP concentration as dietary supplements or for treatment of reduced energy availability resulting from strenuous physical activity, illness or trauma. Pentose sugars are administered individually, mixed into dry food or in solution. The preferred pentose is D-ribose, singly or combined with creatine, pyruvate, L-carnitine and/or vasodilating agents. Additionally, magnesium, electrolytes, fatty acids and hexose sugars can be used. The compositions and methods of this invention are especially beneficial to mammals having reduced energy availability or high energy demand.

Abstract: Ribose administered before exercise reduces or prevents exercise-induced muscle cramping and soreness. Ribose taken both before and immediately after exercise further reduces or prevents exercise-induced muscle cramping and soreness.