Tag: ZMA

ZMA vs. GABA: Why The Difference Is Important

ZMA and GABA are two ingredients that we commonly see in sleep supplements, but they’re very different things. For one, ZMA is actually a combo of three ingredients: Zinc asparate, magnesium aspartate, and vitamin B6. GABA (short for Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid),…

ZMA vs Multivitamin: How Should You Get Your Nutrients?

ZMA is one of my all-time favorite sleep supplements (well, at least top 5), but it’s a pretty simple mix: Vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc (both in aspartate form). (Some blends contain theanine, which I’m a fan of; read about…

ZMA vs Casein: Which Is Better for Nighttime Recovery?

Recently, I’ve received a few questions from readers asking whether I prefer ZMA (a specific blend of magnesium and zinc) or casein for athletic recovery at night. This is an especially interesting question to me, because the two supplements vary…

How Often Should You Take ZMA?

ZMA is one of my favorite magnesium-based sleep supplements; generally, I’ve had the most success with True Athlete’s ZMA with Theanine formulation, which combines the standard ZMA stack in precise dosages with theanine, a calming amino acid. Overall, ZMA gives…