ZMA

Athletes are constantly seeking ways to improve performance
and gain a competitive advantage. One supplement that has received research
attention in recent years is zinc magnesium aspartate (ZMA), which contains
zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6. Studies have found that ZMA supplementation
may boost athletic performance by increasing muscle strength and endurance, as
well as enhancing recovery and sleep quality [1][2].

Zinc plays a vital role in health. The majority of zinc
concentrations in the human body are found within skeletal muscle (60%) and
bone (30%). Zinc plays a vital role as a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic
functions throughout the organism. It regulates intracellular signaling
cascades and downstream impacts on immune response with potential implications
for performance and metabolism-related benefits of exercise. Furthermore, zinc
facilitates appropriate carbohydrate, protein, and lipid processing. It is crucial
for optimal cellular maturation, proliferation, and division. Zinc promotes
proper metabolic functioning and is integral to growth and development at the
molecular level. [10]

Magnesium helps maintain normal nerve, muscle, cardiac, and
vascular function, blood pressure, immune system, bone integrity, and blood
glucose levels while promoting calcium absorption, and promoting relaxation and
sleep [3]

Most athletes adhere to strict diets that are often low in
magnesium and zinc, potentially leading to insufficiency or deficiency.
Extensive research demonstrates strenuous physical activity can severely
deplete zinc and magnesium stores, so regular supplementation is
important—especially for elite athletes. [6][10]

Deficiencies in zinc or magnesium may negatively impact
athletic performance.  Athletes have been
found to have lower zinc and magnesium levels, possibly due to increased
sweating during training or inadequate dietary intake. Therefore, increasing
magnesium and zinc levels through ZMA may benefit athletes deficient in these
minerals, helping to improve performance and recovery. [4]

In summary, ZMA supplementation shows promise for athletes
seeking to optimize performance, recovery, and health through replenishing zinc
and magnesium stores depleted by intense training. [11]

Our Formulation

Unived ZMA delivers

• Zinc as Zinc Citrate - 17mg meeting 100% RDA
• Magnesium as Magnesium Glycinate - 286mg meeting 65% RDA
• Vitamin B6 as Pyridoxal 5 phosphate 1.9mg meeting 100% RDA

Mode of Action:

The ingredients in ZMA - zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6 -
work synergistically to support athletic performance.

Zinc plays an important role in muscle health and growth by
helping to synthesize protein and enabling muscle contraction and movement.
Zinc deficiency can lead to muscle weakness and impaired performance. By
supplementing with ZMA, athletes can obtain zinc to support muscle function
during exercise [8][5].

Magnesium aids the body's energy production and reduces
inflammation. It improves sleep quality and duration. It facilitates the
conversion of carbohydrates and fats into usable energy, allowing for extended
exercise sessions. Magnesium also helps relax muscles and improves flexibility,
serving to enhance range of motion and lower injury risk. ZMA provides
magnesium to boost energy levels and aid muscle recovery [11].

Vitamin B6 is vital for breaking down carbohydrates and
proteins in energy-yielding metabolic processes. It also assists with magnesium
absorption in the small intestine. The B6 in ZMA enhances the uptake of
magnesium from the supplement to maximize its benefits [11].

In summary, the balanced ingredients in ZMA work
synergistically to promote muscle health, increase energy availability, reduce
inflammation, and optimize nutrient absorption. For athletes and active
individuals, ZMA supplementation may help to boost performance, enhance
endurance capacity, expedite recovery, improve sleep quality, and lower injury
risk. With consistent use over time, ZMA may facilitate gradual improvements in
strength, power, and overall athletic potential.

References:  

1.Brilla, L. R., and Victor Conte. "Effects of a novel
zinc-magnesium formulation on hormones and strength." Journal of Exercise
Physiology Online 3.4 (2000).

2. Wilborn, Colin D., et al. "Effects of zinc magnesium
aspartate (ZMA) supplementation on training adaptations and markers of
anabolism and catabolism." Journal of the International Society of Sports
Nutrition 1.2 (2004): 12.

3. Djokic, Gorica, et al. "The effects of
magnesium–Melatonin-vit B complex supplementation in treatment of
insomnia." Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences 7.18 (2019):
3101.

4. Prasad, Ananda S., et al. "Zinc status and serum
testosterone levels of healthy adults." Nutrition 12.5 (1996): 344-348.

5. Micheletti, Alessandra, Ruggero Rossi, and Stefano
Rufini. "Zinc status in athletes: relation to diet and exercise."
Sports medicine 31 (2001): 577-582.

6. Nielsen, Forrest H., and Henry C. Lukaski. "Update
on the relationship between magnesium and exercise." Magnesium research
19.3 (2006): 180-189.

7. Hernández-Camacho, Juan Diego, et al. "Zinc at the
crossroads of exercise and proteostasis." Redox biology 35 (2020): 101529.

8. Cordova, A., and M. Alvarez-Mon. "Behaviour of zinc
in physical exercise: a special reference to immunity and fatigue."
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 19.3 (1995): 439-445.

9. Volpe, Stella Lucia. "Magnesium and the
Athlete." Current sports medicine reports 14.4 (2015): 279-283.

10. Toro-Román, Víctor, et al. "Influence of physical
training on intracellular and extracellular zinc concentrations." Journal
of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 19.1 (2022): 110-125.

11. Wilborn, Colin D., et al. "Effects of zinc
magnesium aspartate (ZMA) supplementation on training adaptations and markers
of anabolism and catabolism." Journal of the International Society of
Sports Nutrition 1.2 (2004): 12.