Pyruvate - Feed Ingredient

Pyruvate is a biochemical compound that plays a central role in cellular energy metabolism. It is the end product of glycolysis, the metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to generate energy. In biological systems, pyruvate can be further metabolized to produce ATP through aerobic respiration in the mitochondria or converted to lactate under anaerobic conditions.

In equine supplements, pyruvate may be included for its potential role in energy metabolism, particularly in products formulated for athletic or high-performance horses. Commercially, it is often provided as a stable salt form such as calcium pyruvate or sodium pyruvate, which are manufactured through chemical synthesis or microbial fermentation.