What are the benefits of ZMA?

Creator: Avelor Research Team
Published: 2026-04-01

Graded against 178,763 supplements and 757 reviewed supplement and medication pairs, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, NIH DSLD

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ZMA is a branded combination (SNAC Systems) of zinc (30mg as monomethionine/aspartate), magnesium (450mg as aspartate), and vitamin B6 (10.5mg). The ORIGINAL study (Brilla 2000) reported 30% testosterone increase in football players, but the lead author HELD THE ZMA PATENT. Every independent study has found NO testosterone increase. Two 2007 studies (Wilborn, Koehler) found zero effect on testosterone, strength, or body composition. Our assessment: the minerals are fine (many people need zinc + Mg) but the testosterone/performance claims are DEBUNKED. Save money, buy zinc and magnesium separately. --- *Reviewed by the Avelor Research Team and Clinical Advisory Board* *Last updated: 2026-04-06*

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