D-ribose is sold as capsules, tablets, and a powder that can be mixed with a non-carbonated beverage. It is a naturally occurring sugar and tastes sweet. When selecting a brand of supplements ...

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have found that 2-deoxy-D-ribose could stimulate hair regrowth on mouse models, despite being a sugar integral to various ...