Is it not possible.....

…to get Zinc, magnesium and B6 from food and perhaps a multi nutrient also, instead of buying ZMA?

http://www.snac.com/minerals.html

There are some problems absorbtion-wise in most multis I think. Also, apparently the SNAC/Biotest formula is exactly what you need in perfect proportions.

pete is right, its the sources (forms) and more importantly the exact ratio of the components.