An Overview

Far Infrared Radiation (FIR) increases vasodilation of blood vessels by increasing the production of nitric oxide. Vasodilation expands the blood vessels, causing the flow of blood to increase. This in turn allows for a variety of positive effects on body tissue, including increased glycogen levels, faster removal of lactic acid, and better thermoregulatory ability.

Increased blood circulation speeds up the delivery of blood to the muscles, and so in this way FIR increases the oxygen levels as well as nutrient levels in the body's tissue, by making them more readily available to cells when needed. It also hastens the breakdown of lactic acid and the rate at which waste products are removed, thereby delaying the onset of fatigue and increasing muscle performance during exercise.

The increased circulation and oxygenation levels of the blood results in a faster replenishment of energy both during and after exercise as well as increasing cellular repair and replication. FIR causes nitric oxide to dissociate from the active site of cytochrome-C oxidase, a protein in your mitochondria which power the energy production process within cells. The metabolic processes within cells occur quicker because the active site is free, allowing for increased ATP production. ATP is the source of energy for all physiological processes and the increase in its production means cells grow, repair, and replicate faster.

FIR causes a release of nitric oxide that subsequently activates cyclic guanine monophosphate (cGMP) which mediates pain reduction. FIR therefore stimulates the biological pain relief mechanisms of the body without the use of drugs. Users of KYMIRA Sport products report reductions in DOMS and other exercise-related pains. Relief of pain from chronic conditions such as old injuries or health conditions is also seen and can improve performance.