The Effects Of Pyruvate Supplementation On Body Composition In Overweight Individuals
| Effect | Increase |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 1-6 months |
| Number of Subjects | 26 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
| Age Range | 18-29, 30-44 |
| Body Types | Obese, Overweight |
A 6 week trial of pyruvate at 6g daily in healthy overweight persons on an exercise program resulted in significant reductions in body fat (-2.5kg relative to placebo) and fat percentage (20.3% relative to 23%).
At 4-6 weeks (last third of trial), pyruvate group was significantly less fatigued than control and had increased reports of vigor.
