AstroFlav MetaBurn PM Supplement Facts

MitoBurn – 500mg 

To kick off this formula breakdown, MetaBurn PM opens up with the ingredient MitoBurn, or L-BAIBA. L-BAIBA is both an amino acid and metabolite of L-Valine and produced from muscles during intense bouts of exercise. Fun Fact: because of this, it is coined an “exercising factor”. It has a unique mechanism of action, as it aids in the “browning” of white adipose tissue- the unwanted fat. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is highly thermogenic and increases both 1) metabolic rate and 2) fat oxidation. This increase in thermogenesis helps to create a calorie deficit which is the key component driving weight loss. MitoBurn also plays a role in insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, which are both factors in weight management as well.

Zylaria – 300mg

NuLiv Science’s patented ingredient that supports sleep and mood by promoting GABA levels in the brain. GABA is known as an inhibitory neurotransmitter; neurotransmitters that block or prevent chemical messages from being passed along. GABA is the most present inhibitory neurotransmitter in the adult human brain and plays a major role in sleep and relaxation. Zylaria has several mechanisms of action:

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 enhance mood, relaxation, deep sleep, sleep quality, and brain function.

Sensoril Ashawaganda Extract – 240mg

An adaptogenic herb known as Indian Ginseng used in 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. Because of this mechanism, there is evidence to support the fact that ashawaganda may improve both sleep time and sleep quality in people with and without insomnia.

L-Theanine – 200mg

L-Theanine is a nonessential amino acid used to reduce stress and anxiety and is typically found in tea. There is evidence to support that L-Theanine supplementation promotes relaxation in stressful situations. Supplementation with L-Theanine has also been shown to increase cognition, attention, executive function, memory, and 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. For those who consume caffeine throughout the day, especially late at night, L-Theanine would be a great ingredient to take to help calm down for a good nights rest.

Rutaecarpine – 100mg

Rutaecarpine is a bioactive alkaloid derived from the herb Evodia Rutaecarpa. Evodia Rutaecarpa has been shown to be effective in the treatment of caffeine-induced sleep disturbances and excitatory states by promoting GABA-ergic activity. It is also believed that Rutaecarpine plays a role in 1) increasing heat expenditure and 2) minimizing cold perception, similar to Capsaicin. However this minimally raises caloric expenditure, and more research is needed to support any claims for metabolism support. 

Apigenin – 50mg

Apigenin is a bioflavonoid derived from the Matricaria recutita L plant, also known as chamomile. While more research is needed to validate any health claims, there is some evidence to suggest Apigenin reduces anxiety, oxidative stress, and inflammation while also improving brain function. 

Bioperine – 15mg

Another bioavailability enhancer, Bioperine increases nutrient absorption, most notably Curcumin. It also has been shown to enhance nutrient absorption through thermogenesis. Think of it like this; your body uses nutrients based off its needs. When your body is in a thermogenic state, its burning through more nutrients. Bioperine enhances the bioavailability of those nutrients, which makes them more readily available to be utilized by the body.

MicroActive Melatonin – 2mg

Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland within the body; it plays an essential role in maintaining the body’s sleep-wake cycle. 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 and helps to induce a tired state. This is why its important 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. Now that you understand the role of melatonin… let’s talk about the absolute beauty behind MicroActive Melatonin.

MicroActive Melatonin is a powdered form of melatonin that boasts a two-stage 7-hour sustained release administration method. An initial release period of 40% of the active ingredient within one hour; then the remaining 60% over the course of six hours. This allows for a longer period of absorption and is a more natural administration method, as opposed to all of the melatonin hitting you at once with most typical melatonin-containing products on the market.