Fumarate

Fumarate is a natural chemical compound involved in the body's energy production process, specifically in the Krebs cycle, which generates the energy our cells need to function. Chemically, it's a form of maleic acid with two carboxyl groups attached. Fumarate plays a role in converting nutrients into usable energy and also has significance in certain medical conditions, like fumarate-related metabolic disorders. It's found naturally in some foods and is also used in certain medications and supplements to support cellular energy and metabolic health.