Pyruvate

The body produces pyruvate when it breaks down sugar (glucose). Pyruvate is available as a supplement.

Pyruvate is used for weight loss and obesity, high cholesterol, cataracts, cancer, and improving athletic performance.

Pyruvate is used topically for scaly, flaky skin. Some people also apply pyruvic acid, a liquid form of pyruvate, to the skin to reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging. Pyruvic acid is sometimes applied to the skin as a facial peel.

Pyruvate might contribute to weight loss by increasing the breakdown of fat.

In addition, pyruvic acid seems to cause the outer layer of skin cells to slough off, which accounts for its use in reversing aging due to exposure to the sun.

Pyruvate is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth or inhaled using a nebulizer for up to six weeks. Side effects such as stomach upset, gas, bloating, and diarrhea can occur when large amounts are taken.

Pyruvic acid facial peels are POSSIBLY SAFE when applied by a healthcare professional. It can cause severe skin burning and should be applied only to small patches of skin at a time.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

The following doses have been studied in scientific research:

ADULTS

APPLIED TO THE SKIN:

• Aging skin: A 50% pyruvic acid peel applied once weekly for 4 weeks.
• Weight loss: 5-44 grams daily has been used in combination with diet and exercise.

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