Apollon Nutrition Night Night Fatty Breakdown: Burn Fat While Sleeping

Apollon Night Night Fatty Supplement Facts Panel

*Disclaimer: this formula breakdown is based off an 18g serving size

L-Glycine – 3000mg

To kick off the formula, Night Night Fatty features 3000mg L-Glycine. L-Glycine is an amino acid that has been shown to enhance sleep in human studies by acting as a neurotransmitter. Supplementation with L-Glycine has been shown to passively diffuse across the blood-brain barrier and modulate the central nervous system. By activating glycinergic neurons, this promotes relaxation of the muscles during REM sleep.

GABA – 3000mg

GABA is the most present inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain and regulates both depressive and sedative actions; this means GABA plays a crucial role in deep sleep and relaxation. While it is widely documented as to what GABA does in the body, there is little literature supporting these claims in regards to oral supplementation. In order for the benefits of GABA to take effect, it must cross the blood-brain barrier, which is no easy feat. So in regard to oral supplementation, more human trials are needed to be conclusive.

L-Carnitine Tartrate – 2000mg

L-carnitine is an amino acid produced in the body which poses a variety of health benefits, but it is primarily used for mobilization of fatty acids into the mitochondria of cells to be burned as energy. This increase in lipid peroxidation supports increases in lean muscle mass and healthy weight levels. It also promotes cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological health by the following:

1. reduces blood pressure
2. reduces triglycerides
3. reduces LDL (bad cholesterol)
4. increases HDL (good cholesterol)
5. reduces markers for oxidative stress

Zylaria – 1,500mg

The first of three NuLiv Science ingredients in Night Night Fatty, Zylaria supports both sleep and mood by promoting GABA levels in the brain. As previously mentioned above, GABA is known as an inhibitory neurotransmitter; a neurotransmitter that blocks chemical messages from being passed along. As a matter of fact, GABA is the most present inhibitory neurotransmitter in the adult human brain and plays a crucial role in sleep and relaxation. Zylaria acts in several different ways:

1. It reduces GABA-T, an enzyme that breaks down GABA to glutamate
2. It increases GAD activity; a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in balancing chemicals in the brain, specifically GABA  
3. Increases Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, or BDNF. Low levels of BDNF are linked to poor sleep quality and depression

To make it simple, Zylaria increases GABA levels, prevents the breakdown of GABA, and increases BDNF. These mechanisms have a plethora of benefits including enhanced mood, relaxation, deep sleep, sleep quality, and brain function.

Lemon Balm Herb Powder – 1000mg

Lemon Balm Powder, also known as Melissa officinalis, is an herbal extract that has been used for thousands of years for its anxiolytic and stress reducing properties. Lemon Balm has a sedative effect which is great for sleep, but does indeed cause drowsiness and slows reaction time. So as long as you’re taking it at nighttime, you should be golden!

MitoBurn- 1000mg

Night Night Fatty includes a heavy dose of the thermogenic ingredient, MitoBurn. MitoBurn is quite literally L-BAIBA; both an amino acid and metabolite of L-Valine produced from muscles during intense bouts of exercise. MitoBurn has a rather unique mechanism of action, as it aids in the “browning” of white adipose tissue- AKA, unwanted fat. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is highly thermogenic (increases body temperature) and helps to increase caloric expenditure and thus, support healthy weight levels. To make it simple: this increase in body temperature helps to create a calorie deficit which is the key component driving weight loss. MitoBurn also plays a role in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, which are both factors in weight management as well.

L-Theanine – 500mg

L-Theanine is a nonessential amino acid used to reduce stress and anxiety. There is literature linking L-Theanine supplementation to enhanced relaxation during stressful situations. Supplementation with L-Theanine has also been shown to have a plethora of cognitive benefits, including increased:

1. Cognition
2. Attention
3. Executive function
4. Memory
5. Sleep quality

L-Theanine pairs very well with caffeine, as L-Theanine reduces anxiety/jitters from caffeine consumption and “smoothes out” the rush of energy. This mechanism allows for enhanced nootropic effects and at the same time, helps to negate the side effects of caffeine consumption. This is why for those who consume caffeine throughout the day, L-Theanine would be a great for a good nights rest.

L-Ornithine HCl – 400mg

Yet another amino acid! Ornithine acts by reducing a waste product in the body known as ammonia. Ornithine binds to another molecule known as carbamoyl phosphate, which utilizes ammonia in its conversion to urea; urea is then excreted via urine. By reducing ammonia levels in the body, this aids in muscle recovery and reduces stress levels, the second of which may promote sleep.

InnoSlim – 250mg

Ah, NuLiv Science’s highly popular weight management ingredient! Innoslim has a unique mechanism of action; it takes glucose and drives it into fat cells which increases a hormone called adiponectin. This increase in adiponectin kickstarts AMPK activation, which is essentially your bodies “on” switch that controls your fat burning state. To keep things simple, InnoSlim basically overloads your fat cells with adiponectin to activity the AMPK enzyme. 

Sensoril- 250mg 

Ashawaganda is an adaptogenic herb used in ancient Ayurveda medicine to reduce both stress and anxiety. It is rich in many bioactive compounds and its benefits are often attributed to withanolides; compounds that act as antioxidants, reduce inflammation, and display hormone balancing properties. Ashawaganda has been shown to reduce levels of our stress hormone cortisol. Chronic stress has been linked to a plethora of negative emotional and physical health parameters; so by reducing our stress hormone cortisol, it will promote overall health and well-being. Because of this cortisol-reducing mechanism, there is plenty of evidence to support the fact that Ashawaganda may improve both sleep time and sleep quality in people with and without insomnia.

AstraGin – 50mg

NuLiv Science’s third ingredient featured in Night Night Fatty, and potentially their most popular: AstraGin. This patented, plant based compound provides “full gut support” through several mechanisms:

1. enhanced nutrient absorption
2. microbiota viability
3. immune cell viability
4. promoting healthy intestinal wall environment

AstraGin works by increasing the number of transporter proteins present within the gut. These transporter proteins are responsible for carrying nutrients to the intestinal wall, which are then absorbed by the body. Both in vitro and in vivo studies show that AstraGin significantly increases the absorption of amino acids, primarily arginine. It also has data supporting the absorption of histidine, lysine, glucose, folate, creatine, agmatine, beta-alanine, choline, citrulline, BCAAs, and carnitine. AstraGin poses many benefits and makes a great addition to almost any formula, which is why Apollon chose to utilize its absorption properties in Night Night Fatty.

Melatonin – 5mg

Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland within the body that plays a crucial role in maintaining the body’s circadian rhythm. Upon arousal, melatonin levels naturally drop as you’re exposed to light. On the flip side, later in the evening when light begins to dwindle, melatonin levels rise which helps to induce a tired state. This is why its essential to get sunlight early in the morning and to avoid bright light late at night in order to preserve circadian rhythm and healthy melatonin levels.