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Pyruvate Side Effects

Pyruvate is a substance produced naturally in your body during the breakdown of sugar. Some patients use oral pyruvate supplements or pyruvate facial peels to reduce signs of aging. Pyruvate is also used to treat obesity, cataracts, diabetes and high blood pressure.

  1. Side Effects

    • Common side effects from pyruvate oral supplements include gas, bloating, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, according to the Physicians Desktop Reference. Pyruvate facial peels have the potential to burn the skin.

    Warning

    • Pyruvate supplements should not be shared with anyone else and capsules should be discarded when they expire, the Physicians Desktop Reference cautions. Pyruvate capsules should be kept in a dry, cool place because heat and moisture can break down the supplement and decrease its effectiveness. Only a physician should apply pyruvate to the face, according to RxList.

    Features

    • Side effects of pyruvate are most common when used in large doses, according to RxList.

    Risks

    • Some patients develop allergic reactions to pyruvate, including hives, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest pains. Such allergic reactions pose a risk for shock or even death.

    Considerations

    • It is not safe for women who are pregnant or nursing to use pyruvate. If a person has a history of cardiomyopathy or weakening of the heart muscle, he should not take pyruvate due to potential complications.

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