ZMA

What is ZMA?

ZMA stands for Zinc l-monomethionine aspartate and is a special blend of: Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B6. ZMA is useful for all athletes as it helps to guard against depletion, of these three important minerals, and vitamins, that often occurs following intense or prolonged training.

ZMA may be the only all natural product that has been clinically proven to increase anabolic hormone levels and muscle strength in trained athletes. ZMA is useful for all athletes as it helps to guard against depletion, of these three important minerals, and vitamins, that often occurs following intense or prolonged training.

Anyone looking to improve their rate of recovery, reduce the risk of overtraining, increase muscle size and strength should benefit from ZMA supplements.

• Significantly increases the level of free testosterone
• Prevents IGF-1 (Insulin growth factor) levels from decreasing during intense training 
• Increases strength gains 
• Reduces muscle cramps 
• Improves recovery
  

ZMA may also indirectly enhance growth hormone levels. ZMA aids sleep quality because magnesium can normalize and extend stage 3 and 4 slow-wave sleep. This is critical, as deeper sleep can help to raise GH levels, which peak during the night. Better sleep quality also aids muscle recovery from tough workouts.

It should also be noted that Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 all have positive effects on mood and may help to alleviate the low feeling sometimes experienced during heavy training.

Side Effects and Warnings of ZMA

ZMA has proven to be a relatively safe supplement. However, if one takes an overdose of the supplement you are likely to suffer from stomach upsets and the individual side effects of its components.

Follow the usage instructions for ZMA. You should also always consult your doctor before using this or any other dietary supplements.

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