Jennifer,
I've re-ordered your answer in the order you need to deal with them. Please deal with them
one at once and in order.
HI,
@Leopardtail. Thank you for responding to my post. Sorry you have type I diabetes.
I'm rather foggy right now so can't write too easily.
Answers to your questions.
3. Yes, but the reaction is an angioedema allergic type reaction or bloating.
Since angioedema affects mucous lined tissues, that includes your bowels. Ribose is fantastic for many, but awful for those allergic to it. Put a tiny dusting of the powder onto your little finger and dab it inside your bottom lip.
Should you get even the slightest burning / tingling / swelling then you must avoid it as you may be allergic.
If that reaction occurs you may also be allergic to sweet corn and it's derivatives. Corn flour / Maize / Corn syrup are in lots of products and this possibility should be discussed with your GP.
1. Didn't notice any new symptoms. Maybe? Have been feeling sweaty lately when sleeping and at other times. I know it's not a female change of life thing.
Being hot and sweaty is a potential hypoglycemia symptom, more so if you are any of these are the same time:
- waking up,
- feeling negative emotion (anger/anxiety/fear)
- In a dream like state
- Unable to focus / think straight
Try eating some protein at night (e.g. a sausage, or an small bit of chicken), or if that doesn't work a small
amount of something high fibre / with oats (no more than 10-20g of carbohydrate).
2. Generally react fine to small amounts of carbs. Sometimes I feel immediately sleepy and out of it after eating. Not sure though, when I read it affects you hours later, how that registers with me. I'll have to pay attention.
How long does it take for oatmeal to get in the bloodstream? I was under the impression that ribose can be taken while eating oatmeal or taken right after.
Thanks for your help.
I just mentioned the diabetes because it gives me a better handle on the blood sugar stuff, compared to the ME it's a doddle.
Feeling sleepy after carbs is normal, the body uses the same hormone (Cortisol) to signal wakefulness, and lack of carbs.
Continue reading if all went well with the quick test above.
Okay a bit about oats and Ribose.
- Ribose is derived by the body from glucose, and in need the body can convert it back (wasteful).
- Oats are a better carb, because they have a very low glycemic index. This means they convert to glucose very slowly and last longer.
- Ribose needs Insulin in your blood to work (hence other carbs needed to stimulate Insulin).
- On first use Ribose can improve how Insulin works (hence other carbs needed to avoid low blood sugar).
Because oats break down so slowly, I would be inclined the first three days to add a teaspoon of honey (less of a sugar rush than white sugar) or a cane sugar if you can't tolerate honey. That will prime your system for the Ribose.
Take the Ribose after breakfast and ideally by putting it under your tongue (more into the blood stream, less into the bowels).
If that goes well, It has a short half-life so smaller amounts several times a day work better. Avoid near bed time unless you are also taking herbal sleep remedies.
Side effects
Intensified tied but wired is not unusual in the first three weeks if your bodies stress response is improved and it's fixing things. You may also get mild flu symptoms if you are carrying infections (called a Herxheimer reaction). If these are severe, there is burning, or last more than a couple of weeks, stop the Ribose. For me this started after a week, and tapered off over a week (I was shifting a long standing cold).
If your body needs rest / sleep it can make you very drowsy until your body has caught up and healed, however this sleep should be more effective and restful than before, otherwise a warning sign.
If no effect
If you see no effect (rare) you may be lacking Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, or Co-Q10.
