Infinite Labs: Cyclo Rem

There is a limitless amount of scientific literature correlating sleep with muscle recovery. It is said that there are three components to bodybuilding: nutrition, training, and rest. Even the best training, supplement, and diet routine will not compensate for insufficient rest. While sleeping, the body produces growth hormone and engages in protein synthesis. In order to successfully build muscle, your muscles must constantly adapt to the workload forced upon them during intense workouts; without adequate rest, your body will fail to adapt.*

Infinite Labs® Cyclo Rem® is designed to promote physical and mental recovery, increased duration of REM sleep, and optimal hormone secretion and IGF-1 conversion. It is enhanced with ZMA™ (Zinc Magnesium Aspartate) and GABA (Gamma Amino Butryic Acid) to support significant increases in growth hormone.* Cyclo Rem® also helps support IGF-1 conversion.* It promotes optimal cognitive function, increased metabolic processes, reduced cortisol levels and an overall sense of wellbeing.*

GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid)

GABA is a neurotransmitter that acts to reduce communication between nerve cells in the brain, thusly producing a calming effect.* Research suggests that GABA increases the amount of human growth hormone in the body and might support healthy sleep cycles and decrease disruptions during sleep.*

DMG (Dimethylglycine)

DMG is a nutrient found in meat, grains, and beans. It is defined as a methyl donor, and methyl donors are involved in a process called methylation.* Methylation is necessary for the health and life of cells and for the synthesis of vitamins, enzymes, hormones, and other chemical compounds in the body. Methyl donors such as DMG are important for energy, alertness, and concentration. Moreover, DMG may enhance oxygenation at the cellular level, and some research indicates that DMG may enhance oxygen utilization during situations of oxygen deficiency.* Due to this enhanced oxygenation aspect, it is suggested that DMG supplementation may boost athletic performance.* DMG has also been suggested to decrease lactic acid build up in the muscles.*

ZMA™ (Zinc Magnesium Aspartate)

ZMA™ has been clinically suggested to increase both anabolic hormone levels and muscle strength in trained athletes.* Zinc is an essential element to numerous chemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis and cellular energy.* Moreover, magnesium is essential for normal heart function, transporting neurochemicals essential in muscle function and mood regulation, and in the critical balance of sodium and potassium within the cells.*

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that is the intermediate step between tryptophan and the important brain chemical serotonin.* Supplementing with 5-HTP may increase levels of serotonin that can support mood and our ability to get a good night's sleep.*

Melatonin

Melatonin may be effective in aiding sleep and combating fatigue.* It has been suggested to be a powerful antioxidant and an effective free radical scavenger.* Further new research suggests that melatonin may stimulate the natural production of human growth hormones.*

References

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