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Old 02-03-2012, 05:51 PM   #885
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Originally Posted by blkgsr View Post
so zma is just a sleeping aid? or you use it as a source of magnesium?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZMA_(supplement)

seems kinda pointless (yes i know it's wikipedia)
It's a zinc and magnesium supplement, which is not pointless if you eat an average diet, since the average diet is deficient in these minerals. Magnesium is the most important mineral to make sure you're getting enough of.

The claims by ZMA are pure bullshit, but it's a solid mineral supplement. Magnesium also helps aid sleep (it's also a laxative in high enough doses) so that is kind of a bonus.

Read this post to understand why magnesium is so important:
The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. » Magnesium and inflammation
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