METHOD FOR IMPROVING VENTILATORY EFFICIENCY
A method for improving ventilatory efficiency, comprising the administration of a pentose is disclosed. The most preferred pentose is D-ribose, to be administered in a dosage of from two to ten grams, one to four times daily for at least a week, but most preferably long term.
1 . A method for improving ventilatory efficiency of a subject having reduced ventilatory efficiency comprising the administration of two to ten grams of pentose one to four times daily to the subject.
2 . The method of claim 1 wherein the pentose is D-ribose, ribulose, xylulose or xylitol.
3 . The method of claim wherein three to five grams of pentose is administered one to four times daily to the subject.
4 . The method of claim 1 wherein pentose is administered one to four times daily for a long term but for at least one week.
5 . The method of claim 1 wherein the administration of pentose is supplemented by a vasodilator and/or vitamins co-administered with pentose.