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of the latest fat burners that's gaining in popularity is Pyruvate.
But is it really all it's cracked up to be? After all, there's all
these claims that Pyruvate can significantly reduce fat, prevent
fat loss "yo-yo" effects, reduce cholesterol and increase
endurance by 20%! Sure, it works, and studies have shown it to help
reduce fat, but how effective is Pyruvate?
What is Pyruvate
Pyruvate occurs naturally and is
the primary beginning compound in the Krebs cycle (an energy cycle
of chemical and enzyme actions that produce ATP). ATP is what powers
your muscles during short powerful movements. Some recent data suggests
that Pyruvate can stimulate cellular respiration and possibly inhibit
fat production. There are documented studies which have shown Pyruvate
to help people lose weight and lose fat. But...
How Effective is Pyruvate?
Want a short, simple answer? You're
better off spending your money on other better fat burners.
Want to know why? Many of the studies
which showed Pyruvate to help fat loss were conducted in very exclusive
circumstances, and used extremely high dosages that the results
can't be generalized on the public. In some cases, the Pyruvate
dosages were more than 10 times that of recommended doses!
In one study, 22 to 28 grams of Pyruvate
were administered to participants as compared to the recommended
500mg to 1 gram consumed several times a day for a total of only
about 4 to 5 grams. This study also found 23% more fat loss as opposed
to the claimed 48%, and even with the 48% greater fat loss claim,
weight loss in pounds translated to just 2 or 3 pounds... Which
is rather insignificant considering the amount of Pyruvate the subjects
took.
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