Abstract
A 6-wk, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study was done to ascertain the effects of pyruvate supplementation (6 g/d) on body weight, body composition, and vigor and fatigue levels in healthy overweight Caucasian men and women. Twenty-six individuals were randomly assigned to a placebo group (seven men, seven women) and a pyruvate-supplemented group (three men, nine women). In addition, all subjects participated in a 3 d/wk exercise program, which consisted of a 45-60 min aerobic/anaerobic routine. After 6 wk of treatment, there was a statistically significant decrease in body weight (-1.2 kg, P
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 337-40 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Nutrition |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - May 1 1999 |
Disciplines
- Medicine and Health Sciences
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