Description

Optimum’s ZMA is a patented zinc, magnesium and B6 anabolic (muscle building) formula engineered by SNAC System, Inc. It features highly bioavailable forms of the minerals zinc monomethionine aspartate and magnesium aspartate, as well as vitamin B6. Research suggests that ZMA can promote anabolic hormone levels and muscle strength in trained athletes.

The minerals zinc and magnesium support testosterone production and promote sleep. The addition of vitamin B6 synergistically enhances zinc and magnesium absorption and utilization. Zinc and magnesium levels have been found to significantly decrease after athletes participate in regular intense exercise. This lowered level can negatively impact an athlete’s muscle endurance and performance.

One study, presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in Seattle, WA, suggests that ZMA supplementation can increase testosterone levels and muscle strength in trained athletes. A group of NCAA football players who took ZMA nightly during an eight-week spring training program had 2.5 times greater muscle strength gains than a placebo group. The ZMA group also had a 30% increase in testosterone levels compared to a 10% decrease in the placebo group.

Pros

ZMA is produced and packaged in Optimum’s state-of-the-art, OTC approved manufacturing facility.

ZMA has the following benefits:

• Supports testosterone levels
• Promotes muscle strength gains during training
• Promotes sleep

Cons

Pregnant or lactating women or people with pre-existing medical conditions should not supplement with ZMA without consulting a physician.

Be aware that some drugs may interact with ZMA including but not limited to:

• Alendronate
• Amiloride
• Amphotericin B
• Azthromycin
• Azt
• Benazepril
• Benzamycin
• Bile acid sequestrants
• Cimetidine
• Ciproloxacin
• Cisplatin
• Cycloserine
• Cyclosporine
• Calcium acetate
• Captopril
• Chemotherapy
• Chlorhexidine
• Cindamycin topical
• Colestipol
• Cyclophosphamide
• Docetaxel
• Doxycline
• Digoxin
• Docusate
• Doxycycline
• Erythromycin
• Estrogens (combined)
• Folic acid
• Famotidine
• Felopidine
• Fentanyl
• Gemifloxacin
• Gentamicin
• Gimepride
• Glipizide
• Hydroxychloroquine
• Isoniazid
• Levofloxacin
• Loop Diuretics
• Lisinopril
• Lotrel
• Medroxyprogesterone
• Metformin
• Minocycline
• Misoprostol
• Mixed amphetamines
• Methotrexate
• Methyltestosterone
• Metronidazole (vaginal)
• Neomycin
• Nitrofurantoin
• Nizatidine
• Ofloxacin
• Oral contraceptives
• Oral corticoseroids
• Ofloxacin
• Penicillamine
• Quinidine
• Quinolones
• Quinapril
• Ramipril
• Risedronate
• Sotalol
• Spironolactone
• Sulfamethoxazole
• Sodium fluoride
• Topical corticosteroids
• Tetracycline
• Theophylline/aminophylline
• Thiazide diuretics
• Tobramycin
• Triamterene
• Trimethoprim
• Valproic acid
• Warfarin

Is It For You?

If you want a clinically studied formula to promote testosterone levels and muscle strength, then ZMA is for you.

However, pregnant or lactating women or people with pre-existing medical conditions should not supplement with ZMA without consulting a physician.

Dosage And Directions

Men take 3 (women take 2) capsules daily, preferably on an empty stomach before bedtime.

For best results, avoid taking with dairy or other calcium-containing foods or supplements.

Store in a dry, cool place.