Calcium Pyruvate

Calcium pyruvate is the salt form of pyruvic acid. Calcium is used as a stabilizing mineral to make pyruvate supplements. Pyruvic acid is the natural compound found in the body from the breakdown of a 6 carbon molecule of glucose to a 3 carbon molecule.

Pyruvate can be found in small quantities in foods such as:

• fruits and vegetables
• red apples
• some cheeses
• dark beer
• red wine

Pyruvic acid plays an important role in the energy production and use. Pyruvate is the foundation of the Krebs cycle, also known as the Citric Acid cycle. The Krebs cycle is a process where the body converts glycogen from food into energy.

The actions of calcium pyruvate includes:

• increasing energy production
• increasing metabolism
• increasing endurance
• potentially reducing body fat
• reducing fatigue

Calcium pyruvate supplements can help you lose weight by increasing your capacity for endurance exercise. The more exercise you are able to perform, the more calories are used up and less likely to be is stored as fat. Calcium pyruvate may also contribute to weight loss by stimulating cellular respiration, or the amount of energy the mitochondria uses. Mitochondria is the part of a cell that produces energy. The more energy mitochondria uses, the less likely calories are stored as fat.

Calcium pyruvate supplements works best when accompanied by regular exercise. It is also recommended to take calcium pyruvate with an appetite suppressant such as hydroxycitric acid as pyruvate can increase appetite. Most people will notice an increase in energy after about 10 days of using calcium pyruvate supplements.


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