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Pyruvate

Pyruvate is an energy intermediate in cells, derived from both glucose and fatty acids to produce ATP. Despite this importance, human studies are not overly promising and the high doses needed are sometimes limited by intestinal side-effects.

Quick Answer

What it is

Pyruvate is an energy intermediate in cells, derived from both glucose and fatty acids to produce ATP. Despite this importance, human studies are not overly promising and the high doses needed are sometimes limited by intestinal side-effects.

Key findings

  • Grade C: Fatigue Symptoms (Body Composition)
  • Grade C: Blood Pressure (High Cholesterol)
  • Grade D: Body Fat (Body Composition)

Safety

No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.

ℹ️ Quick Facts: Pyruvate

Quick Facts: Pyruvate

  • Best Evidence:Grade C
  • Conditions Studied:12
  • Research Outcomes:31
  • Key Effect:Body Composition
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C2
D6
12 conditions · 31 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

Grade:
Effect:
Size:
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C
Fatigue Symptoms
Small Improvement
1 study
small↓Improves
D
Body Fat
No effect
none
?
Weight
↓Improves
?
Power Output
↑Improves
?
Training Volume
1 study
↑Improves
C
Blood Pressure
Small Improvement
1 study
small↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
↑Improves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
2 studies
↓Improves
?
Heart Rate
1 study
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
↓Improves
?
Weight
↓Improves
D
Body Fat
No effect
none
?
Weight
↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
↑Improves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
↓Improves
D
Aerobic Exercise Metrics
No effect
none
?
Body Fat
↓Improves
?
Power Output
↑Improves
?
Training Volume
1 study
↑Improves
D
Body Fat
No effect
none
?
Weight
↓Improves
D
Body Fat
No effect
none
?
Weight
↓Improves
D
Body Fat
No effect
none
?
Fatigue Symptoms
1 study
↓Improves
?
Weight
↓Improves
?
Aerobic Exercise Metrics
↑Improves
?
Power Output
↑Improves
?
Aerobic Exercise Metrics
↑Improves
?
Body Fat
↓Improves
?
Power Output
↑Improves

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