SNAC Nutrition
ZMA
87/100
SUPPIE SCORE
75/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
94/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does ZMA Do?
SNAC ZMA offers good dosages of zinc, magnesium, and B6 for sleep and recovery benefits, backed by moderate research in athletes. Overall safe for healthy adults with minimal side effects, though monitor long-term mineral balance.
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What dosage of ZMA is recommended for athletes?
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What Are the Benefits of ZMA?
Based on proven scientific research
Improved sleep qualityStrong
Enhanced muscle recoveryModerate
Testosterone supportModerate
Reduced fatigueModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of SNAC Nutrition ZMA?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Zinc at 30mg and magnesium at 450mg are within safe upper limits (40mg zinc, 350mg supplemental magnesium daily) for adults, but may cause GI upset if taken without food.
•Vitamin B-6 at 10.5mg is well below the 100mg upper limit, with low risk of neuropathy from long-term use.
•Potential interactions include reduced absorption of antibiotics or bisphosphonates when taken concurrently; space dosing 2 hours apart.
•Safe for most healthy adults, but consult a doctor if pregnant, nursing, or with kidney issues due to magnesium load.
•No major allergens in the formulation; suitable for vegetarians via hypromellose capsules.
•Long-term use may lead to copper deficiency from high zinc; monitor mineral balance with periodic blood tests.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Hypromellose (vegetable capsule)
Low RiskRice flour
Low RiskMagnesium stearate
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in SNAC Nutrition ZMA?
Zinc (as Zinc Mono-L-methionine and Zinc Aspartate)
30 mg
Magnesium (as Magnesium Aspartate)
450 mg
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
10.5 mg
Hypromellose (vegetable capsule)
Rice flour
Magnesium stearate
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in ZMA compare to the research.
•Zinc (as Zinc Mono-L-methionine and Zinc Aspartate) — 30 mg per serving is over the 25 mg/day upper limit (EU SCF/EFSA); the US limit is 40 mg/day (IOM (NIH ODS)).
•Magnesium (as Magnesium Aspartate) — 450 mg per serving is over the 350 mg/day upper limit (IOM (NIH ODS)).
•Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) — 10.5 mg per serving; within the 10-100 mg/day typically used in studies. This range is provisional until reviewed.
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