Pyruvate and weight loss
Pyruvate has
been on the market for a while as a weight loss dietary
supplement.
Perhaps you have come across Pyruvate and are wondering what
it is and whether or not it can help you lose weight.
Pyruvate
occurs naturally in your body as the result of sugar and
starch digestion. It is also present in foods such as dark
beer, wine, red apples, and cheese.
Pyruvate as a
weight loss dietary supplement is made from pyruvic acid and
is stabilized with calcium.
I found
reference to a study which shows some impressive weight loss
results. The study showed that women taking 30 grams of
Pyruvate per day lost 37% more fat and 48% more weight than
women on an identical diet not taking Pyruvate. Furthermore,
the women who had taken the Pyruvate gained back 55% less
weight than the women not taking the supplement.
30 grams per
day is a lot of Pyruvate and should not be consumed without
consulting your physician. I found a reference to a study
that said "positive results" were shown on studies using 5-6
grams per day but could not find either of the above
mentioned studies in print – only references to them. Some
of the better known fitness gurus are recommending 1 gram of
Pyruvate for every 10 pounds of bodyweight while other gurus
are saying that 5-6 grams are sufficient.
Besides weight
loss, users report more energy, improved exercise
performance, lower blood pressure, and less fatigue from
using Pyruvate. Pyruvate can be purchased in capsule, table,
liquid, or powder. I have seen a bit of variation in pricing
– As always, I believe you can save considerable money by
purchasing online.
What about
side effects of Pyruvate? It seems that upset stomach has
been reported by some people – That is the only reference to
a side effect that I was able to find. If you are planning
on taking large dosages – I would recommend that you start
with a smaller dose and work your way up to your target.
Remember that
weight loss dietary supplements should only be used to
“supplement” your healthy eating and exercise lifestyle.
Here is a brand of Pyruvate we recommend:
NSI Calcium Pyruvate -- 750 mg - 240 Capsules
Wishing you the best of health,
Bill
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