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REM-dependent Synthesis

Meaning

REM-dependent Synthesis is the physiological process where the synthesis and consolidation of specific neurochemicals, particularly those related to memory, mood regulation, and cerebral energy metabolism, are preferentially or exclusively enhanced during the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) phase of sleep. While the largest anabolic growth hormone pulses occur during deep sleep, REM sleep is critically important for brain-centric restorative functions, including the synthesis and reorganization of key neurotransmitters. This distinct timing underscores the differential and complementary restorative roles of the various sleep stages.