is a three-carbon carbohydrate that is used in energy production and fuel storage. It is derived from red apples, vegetables, most cheeses, and alcoholic beverages, such as beer and red wine. Pyruvate improves athletic endurance by enhancing glucose extraction, which is the removal of glucose from the blood circulating into the muscle cells. The muscles can then burn the glucose for energy if exercising or store it as glycogen for later use.
Pyruvate occurs naturally in the body. Pyruvate is said to be good in increased fat utilization, enhanced weight loss and reduced fat regain. It has been shown to increase endurance.
A nutritional supplement that has been found to enhance athletic performance and possibly aid in burning fat.
A compound that is produced during the glucose-alanine cycle. Some of the pyruvate that is produced is used directly for energy, while the remainder is converted back to alanine, which is eventually converted into glucose and used for energy.
Pyruvate aids in the reduction of fat and increases stamina. Two well controlled human studies conducted at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that Pyruvate had a significant impact on not only weight loss, but more importantly, on fat loss. One study revealed 37% greater weight loss and 48% greater fat loss.
by-product of metabolism of glucose. Depending on type of exercise (aerobic or anaerobic), is converted into ATP or lactate, for re-use as fuel. May provide endurance benefit in aerobic situations and aids in fat metabolism. Dose: 2-5 grams daily.
A key energy metabolite for the breakdown of fuel to energy in our bodies. It can increase energy, assist in burning fat as fuel, and have anticatabolic effects.
Is a compound that occurs naturally in the body and is the end product of the metabolism of sugar and starch.
Pyruvate is formed when sugar is broken down for energy in the presence of oxygen (aerobic metabolism).
Formed in the body during digestion of carbohydrates and protein, some studies indicate that it may help with weight loss. Although it appears to be safe, claims of boosting metabolism, decreasing appetite and aiding in weight loss require further study.
Supplement to help add in the burning of fat; little scientific evidence to support its claims
