The word
"pyruvic" refers to a substance called pyruvate, which is an important molecule in our body that plays a role in energy production. It is formed during the breakdown of glucose (sugar) and is involved in various metabolic processes.
Full definition
Those on low - carbohydrate diets are at a smaller risk of the build - up of
pyruvic acid and may not have any symptoms — except for fatigue.
It has furthermore been demonstrated that zymonic acid is not toxic in the concentrations used with small animals and is also created in low concentrations as a by - product of the
metabolite pyruvic acid which is present in the body.
Bound
with pyruvic acid, creatine pyruvate is one of the more interesting inclusions in the creatine pantheon.
The test that we offer for Labrador Retrievers is based on research from the University of Pennsylvania which identified a mutation that causes autosomal recessively
inherited pyruvic kinase deficiency in this breed.
Accumulation
of pyruvic acid and lactic acid in bodily tissues.
This lets them combine with water to produce formic acid, acetic acid, methanol and
pyruvic acid.
About 55 % of this is metabolized into lactic and
pyruvic acids, while the remaining is eliminated by the kidneys (source).
Normal metabolic processes produce lactic acid,
pyruvic acid and urea amongst others that have to be detoxified.