ZMA

/// PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

ZMA is a Zinc Magnesium product with Vitamin B6. It has different applications for general health, but also specific benefits for athletes. Intense workouts can lead to fast depletion of zinc and magnesium levels. Subsequently, zinc and magnesium deficits can lead to a decrease in testosterone production, muscle cramps, exhaustion and lethargy.

The advantages of ZMA:

  - Good for your general health

  - Improves the immune⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ and nervous system⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾

  - Protects cells against oxidative stress⁽⁵⁾

The advantages of ZMA for athletes:

  - Improves muscle function⁽⁶⁾ and protein synthesis⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾

  - Increases testosterone levels in the blood⁽⁹⁾

  - Reduces of tiredness and fatigue⁽¹⁰⁾⁽¹¹⁾

  - Helps you sleep better and improves recovery⁽¹²⁾⁽¹³⁾

Suited for:

• Anyone looking for an improved immune system and improved energy balance

• Persons and/or athletes who want to maintain their testosterone levels in a natural way

• Athletes who have sleeping problems

• Fitness / Body Building

• Martial Arts / MMA / Boxing

• Athletics

• Rugby / Soccer

• Cycling

• Marathon / Triathlon

/// RECOMMENDED USE

Take 3 caps (= 1 serving) before going to bed, with plenty of water. Take every day of the week.

/// ACTIVE INGREDIENTS PER SERVING (3 Vcaps)

Zinc Magnesium Complex

Intense workouts can lead to fast depletion of zinc and magnesium levels. Subsequently, zinc and magnesium deficits can lead to a decrease in testosterone production, cramps, exhaustion and lethargy. At the end of the nineties, researchers found that ZMA supplements could possibly increase testosterone production.⁽¹⁴⁾⁽¹⁵⁾ Magnesium is known to reduce fatigue and tiredness, and it helps you sleep better. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood⁽¹⁶⁾ and contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Vitamin B6

The intake of Vitamin B6 has many advantages. It contributes to the reduction of fatigue, to normal red blood cell formation⁽¹⁷⁾, and to the normal function of the immune and nervous system.

/// TYPICAL NUTRITIONAL VALUE

/// INGREDIENTS

Magnesium Citrate, Vegetal Capsule (E464), Magnesium Oxide, Gelling Agent (Magnesiumstearate), Magnesium Bisglycinate, Zinc Bisglycinate, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)

/// SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES

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