One of the greatest benefits of ribose is the rate at whichBlack Label No it is quickly absorbed into the bodies cells and converted to energy for muscle performance optimisation. The body does naturally make ribose but when under load when we take on strenous and intense physical activity, the body is unable to keep up with the supply that is demanded by the muscles. This lack of ribose can lead to the early onset of muscle fatigue and contribiute to muscle soreness.