This is part of Maximuscles (UK) description for its ZMA. Does it look legit? What decent ZMA supplements are sold in th UK?
‘‘Each 2 capsules of ZMA™ provide the exact 520mg as used in the research studies. You may see other ‘ZMA’ products, however unless the formula contains the exact ratio of bound Zinc Monomethionine, Magnesium Aspartate and B6, it will be useless and not work. Be careful you are not fooled.’’
With out a doubt ZMA works very well. In my case it produces a mild euphoria at the least. Imagine being on NO all day. Simply follow the directions.
Sincerely, Victor P.S.
The ZMA formulation is proprietary and utilizes a
special organic acid to double bond part of the zinc to the aspartic acid molecules
together with the magnesium. The other part of the zinc is double bonded to
the monomethionine molecules. This is so some of the zinc can be absorbed at
the mineral receptor site at the front of the small intestine (monomethionine) and the other part can be absorbed in the back part of the small intestine (active transport) together with the magnesium (aspartate).
De23:
Does the Musashi ZMA say that ZMA is
a trademark of SNAC System? If not,
then it is not the same formula and
may not produce the same results as
the authentic ZMA. What forms of
zinc and magnesium does it contain?
It may not contain the same forms of zinc
and magnesium or be in the same ratios.
Many cheap knock-off ZMA products do
exist out there.
Musashi do ‘a ZMA product’ - but I am not sure about the quality etc. and if is ‘exact’ ZMA.
Checking it out …
From Musashi website:
ZMA+
Zinc, magnesium, manganese and B6 have been shown to be an essential combination of nutrients for athletes. Musashi has put them together in one easy to take formula.
Research conducted in the US on athletes has shown that Magnesuim and Zinc and Vitamin B6 combinations have led to increases in total testosterone levels and free testosterone levels. Serum IGF-1 levels increased. Maximal quadriceps strength measures were increased.
Magnesium improves the function of the adrenal glands, which are often stressed during heavy training and the pressure of competition. This will be essential for the health of the muscle tissue, it will ensure proper contraction and the transport of nutrients across the membranes.
People who engage in endurance exercise are at greater risk of zinc deficiency. Cyclists were studied for two months, it was found that especially those who trained with out rest days experienced rapid zinc depletion. Zinc supplements can increase stamina and strength.
Manganese enhances production of energy, alleviates fatigue, improves muscular coordination and reflexes and the sense of balance. It speeds up bone and cartilage repair.
Vitamin B6 is essential for energy metabolism, utilisation of glucose, alleviates muscle pain and weakness, repairing joint synovial membranes.
as jeff spencer, chiro and strength and conditioning specialist with US postal cycling “the body doesnt read text books.” nor does my body (cant speak for anyother’s) examine lab reports or medical journals.
jamie:
you will have a tough time finding people on this forum that arent on board with ZMA. i myself have used it, and no i wasnt low in z,m, or b6 but i have testing it myself, taking 12 days off to test its effectiveness, and i will make no plans to discontinue use anytime soon.
carson 
I come from a scientific background hence have been somewhat ‘pre-programmed’ to read the research and make conclusions from that. Unfortunately, subjective findings don’t get you marks in essays? In fact, on a number of occasions I was marked down on my degree for including personal communications (with a number of coaches). Scientific reference, reference and reference…
One can become mystified how to acquire the ‘answers’ and ‘truths’?
Happy Easter - Keep up the good work
I havn’t had any tests done on anyone so it’s a subjective finding- as is almost everything I report on this forum.
Did any of these clients have a deficiency in either zinc or magnesium?
I have discussed the effects of ZMA with numerous athletes yet their response was that ZMA was ineffective? Strange, but true. I have also looked through the archives regarding ZMA, very interesting; most if not all responses seem to be positive. Why such apparent differences? Dosages, diet, training, other supplements, placebo effect etc…
If it works use it as they say. However, it would be nice to see an independent study concerning the effects of ZMA on performance and athletes who were not deficient in either zinc or magnesium.
It’s useless - have you read the research, which I believe was rejected from a number of journals before being accepted at JEP.
If you have problems getting zinc or mag from foods or have some sort of clinical condition, then may be, otherwise don’t bother.
Twinlabs ZMA fuel £11 from gnc with gold card for 90 capsules (3 a pop, 30 days).
ZMA is one of the best and most reliable supplements out there.
What is useless? ZMA (I’ve used the ones from SNAC and Biotest) works great. The only reasonable test is to use it and when you get good reports back from all your clients (as I have) and it works for you- then who cares about someone’s research paper.
Prolab; EAS(?); Bio-test - Available in GNC, private gyms and a number of websites
you can’t go wrong with twinlab
although its not as popular in Canada as it is everywhere else in the world, i would agree with that statement 100%.
Richard,
I use Twinlab’s.
I would really watch prices. I don’t know what ZMA in Europe costs, but in Canada I have seen big differences in prices.
I saw Biotest ZMA in Calgary at one place (I don’t want to advertise, but he is on this forum!) for 34.99 Cdn before tax, (7%) and at GNC I saw another brand (Optimum?) - both 90 caps, for 49.99 before tax. Both with SNAC trademark ZMA. Biotest seems to have a good rep, don’t know the other brand, but it seems to me that GNC is really expensive. In fairness, I didn’t check the amounts per cap, but the few times that I have been in GNC, I have been shocked by their prices.
Anybody have other experiences? I have seen ZMA pretty cheap on the net, but that doesn’t help us in Europe or you in the UK or Oz.
If I am getting into an area we should not cover on the forum, I apologize, Charlie, and Rupert. I just hate to get gouged or know that others are getting gouged by greedy supp retailers.
I think proteinfactory gets it from Biotest and sells it at 17.95 per bottle and 3/44.95 US. They say they ship to any country in the world.