It says here that you can reduce your body fat without exercising. Wow! How does that work? a. Pyruvate can stimulate the body's use of glucose (energy). Greater energy use means greater fat loss. b. Pyruvate can stimulate the release of stored body fat. c. Pyruvate can decrease the body's ability to store fat. d. Pyruvate can lower insulin levels. Decreased insulin levels can result in reduced storage of body fat.