ZMA JYM provides a balanced research driven dosage of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6. Zinc and magnesium are two key minerals that are essential to promote optimum testosterone and growth hormone levels. This versatile supplement has also been shown to enhance muscle recovery, boost muscle size and strength and promote fat loss. This is definitely one of the most underrated supplements on the market today considering the multitude of benefits it can provide.

Zinc

Zinc plays a number of key roles in the body on a cellular level promoting the activity of enzymes within the body. It is vital for immune function, plays a role in cell division and cell growth, breakdown of carbohydrates among many other functions. In regards to improving recovery, zinc is critical for kick-starting the process of protein synthesis- the beginning of the process of your muscles repairing and growing after a strenuous workout. Many studies have also found that taking an adequately dosed zma supplement has further anabolic properties and can increase testosterone by 30%.

There are a number of factors that can lead to being deficient in this mineral. This mineral is lost through sweat, those who exercise regularly will need a higher intake than those who are sedentary, white flour products can reduce the amount present in blood levels, foods rich in calcium can reduce the absorption of zinc, alcohol consumption can also reduce the bodies ability to absorb this mineral and a diet high in phytates can reduce the absorption level of zinc. ZMA JYM provides 30mg of Zinc Monomethionine and Zinc Aspartate per serving, a strategically dosed level 50mg upwards of zinc can be counter-productive and lead to negative effects on the body.

Magnesium

This is an essential mineral key to promoting cardiovascular, metabolic and bone health. Studies have also shown this mineral to increase testosterone levels and help enhance sleep quality by extending stage 3 and 4 slow wave sleep. This plays a role in helping to raise growth hormone levels beyond normal levels without supplementing with a zma formula. Similar to zinc, its absorption within the body can be effected by the same food types and is commonly depleted through sweating. ZMA JYM provides 450mg of magnesium aspartate. This is the perfect amount as higher doses have been found to interrupt optimal sleep states.

Vitamin B6 and Bioperine

Vitamin B6 and Bioperine have been added to the formula in order to maximise the absorption of the zinc and magnesium content. Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin playing a vital role as a cofactor in many reactions in the body. Similar to how vitamin D helps absorb calcium and vitamin C helps to absorb iron in the body, Vitamin B6 plays a similar role helping to absorb zinc and magnesium. Bioperine is an extract of the fruit of black pepper that contains piperine. Clinical studies have shown when 5mg of Bioperine is taken with other ingredients, in increases the absorption rate by 30-2000%. Bioperine has been shown to increase the absorption of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6.