Pyruvic Acid

Also known as:  Pyruvate

Pyruvic Acid is an important three carbon molecule involved in various metabolic processes in the body - it is an Alpha Keto Acid.

Cardiovascular System

 Pyruvic Acid may increase Energy production in the Heart and may thereby improve the performance of the Heart: 

 Pyruvic Acid may increase the efficiency of Cardiac Muscle.  ^[1]

Metabolism

 Pyruvic Acid is produced from Glucose during the metabolic process of :

 View Pyruvic Acid's Role in Glycolysis

 Pyruvic Acid is involved in the Krebs Cycle of endogenous Energy production:

 View Pyruvic Acid's Role in the Krebs Cycle

 Pyruvic Acid is an intermediary in the process of de-amination that involves the transfer of Amino Groups from one Amino Acid to another by Transaminases.

Metabolism

 Supplemental Pyruvic Acid may enhance some aspects of Athletic Performance.  ^[2]

 Supplemental Pyruvic Acid (6,000 mg per day) may increase Basal Metabolism(BMR) - by an average of 2.2%.  ^[3]

 Supplemental Pyruvic Acid may improve Insulin Sensitivity and may reduce Blood Sugar in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  ^[4]

 Supplemental Pyruvic Acid (6,000 mg per day) may inrease (subjective) Energy levels by up to 17.7%.  ^[5]

 Supplemental Pyruvic Acid (6,000 mg per day) may reduce (subjective, perceived) Fatigue by up to 71%.  ^[6]

 Supplemental Pyruvic Acid may decrease Insulin Resistance.  ^[7]

 Supplemental Pyruvic Acid (6,000 mg per day) may facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity.  ^[8]

 Supplemental Pyruvic Acid (6,000 mg per day) may improve Stamina.  ^[9]

Carbohydrates

 Endogenous Dihydroxacetone is rapidly metabolized (via several Enzymes) to form Pyruvic Acid.

Elements

 Oxygen is a cofactor for the conversion of Pyruvic Acid to Acetyl Coenzyme A.

Enzymes

 Oxaloacetic Carboxylase (a specific Carboxylase enzyme) catalyzes the breakdown of Oxaloacetic Acid into Carbon Dioxide and Pyruvic Acid.