Stoke Your Metabolism With Pyruvate Pyruvic Acid

It's not easy to lose fat and speed up your metabolism through diet and exercise alone. Taking a supplement containing pyruvate pyruvic acid or consuming foods that natural contain the three-carbon compound which comes from the breakdown of glucose, can boost your confidence by speeding up your weight- loss results.

Scientists discovered the weight-loss benefits of pyruvate or pyruvic acid in the 1980s while testing to see if pyruvate would inhibit the build up of fat in the livers of rats exposed to alcohol. Their research indicated pyruvate could increase metabolism and reduce insulin resistance, which led to the wave of weight loss products containing pyruvate.

What pyruvate can do for you:

• Some clinical studies have shown pyruvate, a by-product of the metabolism of a sugar or starch, can speed up weight loss by 37 percent.
• It can also give you a boost when you are exercising by increasing your stamina so you can run or walk longer and burn more fat.
• Pyruvate regulates thyroid hormones, which play a major role in metabolism. Scientists found pyruvate elevated thyroid hormone levels by 14 percent.
• It can also help regulate insulin. People who are insulin resistant are often diabetic.
• By helping to regulate your insulin levels, pyruvate also decreases your appetite, which means you can eat less without having insatiable cravings for chocolate candy bars and pepperoni pizza.

Naturally increase your pyruvate intake

• In addition to taking weight-loss supplements, consume more fruits and vegetables that are naturally high in pyruvate.
• Most experts recommend taking 3 grams of pyruvate in a supplement if you weigh less than 120 pounds or 5 grams if you are 120 to 170 pounds. People who weight more than 170 should take 6 grams three times a day at mealtime.
• Pyruvate, also described as a salt form of pyruvic acid, can also be found in some cheeses, red wine and certain dark beers.

Minimal side effects

Without a doubt, pyruvate is a safe alternative to so many diet pills on the market today. The only side effects reported, with high dosages, are occasional upset stomach or gas. But experts say more studies need to be conducted on the general public.

When choosing to take a dietary supplement, don't use the product as a magic diet bullet, thinking it can replace sound eating habits and exercise.

Think of pyruvate or pyruvic acid as the icing on the cake or, rather, the sugar-free jam on top of a sprouted whole-grain piece of toast.

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