It seems that there is a new weight loss product on the market every few months. Recently, scientists have discovered the effects of calcium pyruvate on the body. Pyruvate is naturally produced by your body and has many benefits for dieters when taken as a supplement.
It is believed that what this supplement does is accomplish fat loss by increasing “cellular respiration.” What this means in layman’s terms is that amount of energy your cells use (Metabolism).
There are claims this supplement will work, even without exercise, although an execise routine would be beneficial to all round health. It is also possible that it could increase endurance by up to 20% which is great for athletes
This added endurance allows more intense workouts which can mean that you could achieve an anabolic effect even while dieting which would be very hard to accomplish without the use of steroids.
Some studies have shown that women taking calcium pyruvate lost almost twice as much weight as women on the same diet who have not taken it. This supplement is also reported to help maintain energy levels, antioxidant activity, and even help reduce hypertension.
A clinical study was carried out on obese women who weighed between 225 – 245 lbs. In this study, they were put on a 1000 calorie/day diet and either given pyruvate or a placebo as their only supplement.
The women that were not using the pyruvate lost on average 3.15 lbs. of body fat per week. The women that were using the pyruvate lost on average 4.3 lbs. of body fat per week.
In effect the product reduces excess storage of fat.
Thus, the supplement can reduce the amount of excess fat that is stored around the abdomen and other parts of the body.
The additional energy that is generated helps the body to function more efficiently and assists with exercise as part of an overall health improvement regime. In an indirect manner, this also means that calcium pyruvate aids in mental as well as physical health, since emotional issues often have a physical origin.
Combining pyruvate with calcium creates a supplement that will not interfere with any body function, nor will using calcium pyruvate cause the body to produce less natural pyruvate in the system.
Calcium pyruvate should not be viewed as an excuse to eat and drink to excess and still hope to lose weight. The product works best when combined with a healthy diet and excercise.
However, calcium pyruvate should not be viewed as a way to eat and drink anything and still hope to lose weight. The product works best when used along with eating lean meats, plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit, choosing complex carbohydrates, and getting at least thirty minutes of exercise each day.