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The science of ZMA

ZMA is an advanced formulation containing Zinc Monomethionine Aspartate plus Magnesium Aspartate and Vitamin B-6. ZMA was designed to significantly enhance muscle strength, endurance, healing, recovery and growth.

Through an extensive search of worldwide medical research data, we discovered that rigorous exercise and stress result in significant body losses of zinc and magnesium.

These zinc and magnesium losses can have a significant effect on strength and endurance!

For example, in a double-blind cross-over study called "Zinc and Muscle Strength and Endurance", therapeutic supplementation of zinc significantly improved muscle performance.

In another study called, "Effect of Magnesium Supplementation on Strength Training in Humans", peak quadricep torque (leg press) measurements were made before and after a 7-week strength training program. The strength of the magnesium supplemented group significantly increased by 26%, compared to only 10% for the placebo group.

Effect of Magnesium Supplementation of Strength Training in Humans

Leg muscle strength increase after 7-week strength training program.

Zinc and Magnesium are of vital importance to optimal performance:

Zinc: a deficiency decreases muscle strength and endurance. Zinc is an anabolic element and promotes tissue repair in muscle growth. Zinc also increases the effect of Insulin-Like Growth Factor I, Growth Hormone and Testosterone. In addition, many of the enzymes that prevent the buildup of lactic acid ("the fatigue acids") require zinc.

Magnesium: deficiency decreases oxygen delivery to muscle tissue. Magnesium promotes muscle strength, endurance and relaxation. Magnesium also activates enzymes necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids.

The body's maximum daily release of growth hormone occurs about 90 minutes after going to sleep. Both zinc and magnesium increase the effect of growth hormone. Zinc also promotes the anabolic effect of testosterone. In fact, a recent study showed that zinc supplemented to the diets of healthy men doubled their testosterone levels. Healing, tissue repair, and muscle growth are maximized during sleep. This is the reason it is recommended that ZMA be taken between dinner and bedtime.

Benefits received by utilizing ZMA in conjunction with an effective exercise program can include:

increased muscle strength and endurance,
a decrease in muscle cramps and strains,
faster healing from injuries,
improved concentration and alertness,
decreased water retention and deeper relaxation during sleep.

33.5% increase (ZMA) compared to 10.2% decrease (placebo) in serum free testosterone levels

43.7% difference between ZMA and placebo

Biodex testing % increase in Pure strength

ZMA subjects had 2.5 times greater increase in strength

University research study finds that nightly supplementation with ZMA significantly increases testosterone levels and strength in athletes. This double blind study, conducted with NCAA football players, provides scientific evidence that ZMA is an amazingly effective sports performance product.

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