Optimum Nutrition Zma, Capsules, 180-Count Bottle |
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Optimum Nutrition
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List Price: $36.99
Our Price: $17.05
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- One bottle containing 180 ZMA capsules
- With zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6
- To increase muscle strength and anabolic hormone levels
- Clinical trials have shown that ZMA can significantly increase anabolic hormone levels and muscle strength in well-trained athletes
- May also help to increase endurance, muscle healing and growth, and restful sleep
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Product Description
ZMA is the original Zinc-Magnesium dietary supplement developed by SNAC System, Inc. and the only one validated by published research. Patented Zinc Monomethionine Aspartate with Magnesium, and B6 Combination. Optimum Nutrition's ZMA is produced and packaged in our own state-of-the-art, OTC approved manufacturing facility.
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Sleep like a rock...and wake up like one, too., 2010-07-31
Ahh, ZMA. The famed all-natural sleep and recovery aid for bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. According to most supplement companies, it also increases free testosterone levels, though many studies show that this may not be true. Halfway through a bottle, here's what I've found:
Sleep - This stuff definitely knocks you out. If you take it as directed, 30-60 minutes before bed on an empty stomach, it hits you harder than "The Itis" after a Luther burger (Boondocks reference). You sleep excellently, too, and if you have to get up for any reason, you can easily fall back asleep afterwards. Some people say you have crazy dreams, but I don't ever remember mine, and that hasn't changed since I started taking ZMA. People also claim you wake up feeling awesome and ready to go, but so far I just wake up groggy as ever.
Recovery - This is sorta hard to judge, but my muscles do feel as though they are recovering faster after each workout since I started taking this stuff. Not quite as much soreness, either.
Testosterone - I actually think, despite some studies, that ZMA does have an effect on your testosterone production. I have read other reviews that say ZMA causes acne outbreaks, and I have observed this same thing over the past couple weeks. I don't think it's coincidence that soon after I started taking ZMA I'd randomly have recurring acne outbreaks that definitely weren't as bad before (I'm 19, by the way). But I'm no quitter, so I'm just going to finish this bottle and hope things go back to normal afterwards (there are other reasons I think this influences testosterone as well...see review title).
Other than the sleep, and some possible effects this supplement has had on my muscle tone/size (though there's no way to verify this), this stuff really isn't too fantastic. I gave it 5 stars though because it does what it claims to do. I won't be buying another bottle (unless I have a bad run of insomnia or something) any time soon, but if good sleep and recovery sounds good to you, I say go for it. Most people also have a daily magnesium deficiency, but if you take a good multi like I do you don't have to worry about this as much.
Newly Discovered, 2009-10-29
I am a vegetarian and have had a testosterone deficiency since childhood. So finding ZMA was like a heaven sent gift for me. It does what it claims for me. Gets my testo levels to the appropriate amount. I do work out a bit and this stuff has been helping me a lot to relaxingly sleep at night (along with melatonin/ tryptophan ) and in the morning i do feel refreshed like new without any fatigue from previous day. But since i am a vegetarian, i sometimes feel like i should take two doses per day on days with work out. Make sure to avoid foods (any food or specifically that has calcium, antioxidants like Vitamin C etc) at least about 1 hour before and after the dosages. Also i found that i can buy this for $25 somewhere else with free ship if i order for about $75 total. .. hehe
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Dont use ZMA more than once per day! Take 3 or 4 capsules before bedtime. If you take it during the morning, 1: Zinc dissolves very fast in an empty and acidic stomach and creates more acid thereby causing damage to gastric lining. 2: Magnesium is large doses is a laxative. So only eat ZMA after you have had a few meals of the day.. I also wash the ZMA using an after dose meal of casein drink an hour later.
 good suppliment- can lead to wierd dreams though!, 2010-08-25
I would recommend that you try out a small sample of this from a friend of from your local supplement store before you buy a large amount. It effects people differently and can cause very very strange dreams. Do not mix with alcohol either please! If you are going to take ZMA Optimum is the best brand! The amount of active ingredients per capsule is much higher than competing brands!
side affects, 2009-12-09
i introduced zma into my supplement routine a while ago which included protein shakes and creatine. i did see awesome strength gains but unfortunately it gave me terrible facial acne. all the strength in the world was not worth lookimg like a pizza face.
Great, 2010-09-09
I like this product. Helps a lot with sleep. As for recovery, I really didn't notice a big difference. Only thing I don't like about it is that it makes me break out, but other than that it's an awesome product.
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Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Optimum Nutrition
EAN: 0748927021714
Ingredients: Zinc: 30mg, Magnesium: 450mg, Vitamin B6: 10.5mg
Label: Optimum Nutrition
Legal Disclaimer: These statements have not yet been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Manufacturer: Optimum Nutrition
Model: ON91
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Optimum Nutrition
Release Date: 2006-06-28
Size: 180 caps
Studio: Optimum Nutrition |
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