What is Pyruvate?
Pyruvate is a form of pyruvic acid, a substance manufactured by the body that participates in the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) ATP is an important biological energy source. Pyruvate can also be found in foods such as red apples, dark beer and red wine.

Health Benefits
Studies of obese individuals who took pyruvate in addition to an exercise program showed significantly more fat loss than the control group. Additionally, animal studies have found pyruvate to help ward off insulin resistance in rats, though it is not yet known if this benefit also applies to humans.