It’s well known that ZMA is very effective as a sleeping aid, but it’s also been indicated that it can aid recovery and regenerative abilities because of an increase in testosterone.
I’m not here to debate it’s effectiveness when it comes to sleep, but the question I’d like answered is if it actually aided in improving recovery between workouts. (less DOMS, ability to use more volume without overtraining etc.).
It is thought that many people in general and athletes more so are deficient in zinc and magnesium. It has also been shown that when these minerals are present in adequate amounts it creates a more favorable environment for testosterone production. More testosterone better recovery among other things.
ZMA will also help to bolster immune function. Another positive in addition to it’s sleep quality benefits.
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I started using ITRX from max muscle. It doesn’t have the potency that Biotest ZMA. I think it has helped me gain muscle.
Maybe I’m off my rocker…Anyway, since I started taking it I’ve gained 4lb in two weeks. My body fat percentage has remained the same throughout. As soon as I’m finished with this bottle I’m going with the more substantial ZMA from Biotest. One more thing, it makes me dream like crazy.
The two most under appreciated Biotest products are ZMA and Power Drive.
ZMA makes me have much more vivid dreams and a tad bit deeper sleep. Power Drive provides me with more mental focus and if you knew me that has to be a good thing.
Im also a huge fan of ZMA, but question…why is a B vitamin in it? I could never understand this, especially since i THOUGHT B vitamins promoted energy…the exact opposite of a sleeping tool.
[quote]Countrylasttime wrote:
…why is a B vitamin in it? I could never understand this, especially since i THOUGHT B vitamins promoted energy…[/quote]
The way I understood it from the article was that the B6 was to help with absorption of the zinc and magnesium.
Yeah I heard that too. I’ve also heard that vitamin B6 is the “stress relief vitamin” so it makes sense that it’s in a product that helps you sleep.