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Bodybuilding
Program Basics
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Nutritional
Supplements
Know
Your Bodybuilding Supplement - ZMA
by Rick Mitchell
ZMA is a scientifically designed anabolic mineral formula
containing zinc monomethionine aspartate, magnesium
aspartate and vitamin B-6. Studies have shown that it
has a clinical effect on testosterone levels when taken
in a combination containing 30 mg of zinc and 450 mg
of magnesium per day. The most famous study conducted
by Lorrie Brilla at Western Washington University indicated
that this combination could raise testosterone levels
by as much as 30%.
Bodybuilders can obviously benefit from taking ZMA,
specifically in the following ways:
1. It increases the body's natural production of testosterone
thus boosting its capacity for building lean muscle.
2. It increases levels of growth hormone.
3. It helps sleep if taken 30-60 minutes before bed
thus enhancing rest and recovery.
ZMA has no known side effects but it must be taken
in the proper dosage to the exact proportions used in
most studies - that is 11 mg of vitamin B-6, 450 mg
of magnesium and 30 mg of zinc.
About the Author
Rick Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com
website that provides guidance and information to athletes
at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding
Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this
article.
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