ZMA with copper in it? or plain ZMA?

richirich_99 · 04-27-2004, 11:49 PM

I want to buy some ZMA, but i have found that one has copper in it and the other does not. which one should i buy? does the copper do anything special? if not i think i will buy the other zma because its cheaper. Ones GNC and the other is Twinlab. Which brand is better? any help?

ah1 · 04-28-2004, 06:12 AM

ZMA is a supplement containing zinc monomethionine aspartate, magnesium asparate and vitamin B-6 in precise ratios and is produced by a company called SNAC System. They own the trademark - ZMA™. They license and sell this material to many supplement companies that are then allowed to market the product using the ZMA name. If you feel like you should try ZMA make sure it is the real stuff by SNAC Systems and not a knockoff. Only the ZMA made by SNAC Systems has the formulation used in the research literature. It's not that expensive and could be worth the cost of admission. Remember, do not fall for the knockoffs out there. If you want to know if ZMA will work for you, you need to use the real deal. Companies might tell you that theirs is the same as SNAC's, but they're not.

http://www.snac.com/research.htm

richirich_99 · 04-28-2004, 08:52 AM

What brands of ZMA do you suggest that are SNAC and are affordable?

ah1 · 04-28-2004, 09:03 AM

Snac sell their own brand if this is no good then try to look and see if the label has a ZMA™ on or try to contact Snac and ask what brands they allow to license ZMA™.
Affordable is not always best. If the product is not what you think then it's not worth a penny.

cult_status · 04-30-2004, 04:11 AM

Zinc and copper are vital trace minerals for the body's metabolic processes. Most vegetarians don't get enough of either cos the best sources are meat, fish and poultry.

I am currently taking Met-RX ZMA but have used the EAS brand in the past. I can't comment on how great the ZMA + copper formula is, but I definitely think I benefited from taking ZMA.

Of the PH cycles I've done (1-AD / liquid MAG10) I got the best gains when I was taking ZMA (during and post cycle).

Since I started back on ZMA I have definitely noticed more muscle definition and hardness. This has been the only change to my routine (whey, Swole V2, ECA). It could be placebo or better sleep but I'm gonna keep using it.

sentricyphen · 04-30-2004, 10:54 AM

dont waste your money on a brand name, you can make your own, with whatever ratio you see best.

richirich_99 · 04-30-2004, 11:01 AM

im looking into buying some ZMA Fuel from Twinlab tomorrow because it goes on sale. Any suggetions about this brand of ZMA? Good or bad comments welcome.

sentricyphen · 04-30-2004, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by richirich_99
im looking into buying some ZMA Fuel from Twinlab tomorrow because it goes on sale. Any suggetions about this brand of ZMA? Good or bad comments welcome.

brands are pretty insignificant, the only difference is the shiny sticker.

if you can get it for cheap then go for it.

04-27-2004, 11:49 PM	#1
richirich_99 The sky's the limit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 119 Photos: 1	ZMA with copper in it? or plain ZMA? I want to buy some ZMA, but i have found that one has copper in it and the other does not. which one should i buy? does the copper do anything special? if not i think i will buy the other zma because its cheaper. Ones GNC and the other is Twinlab. Which brand is better? any help?

04-28-2004, 06:12 AM	#2
ah1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: uk Posts: 65	ZMA is a supplement containing zinc monomethionine aspartate, magnesium asparate and vitamin B-6 in precise ratios and is produced by a company called SNAC System. They own the trademark - ZMA™. They license and sell this material to many supplement companies that are then allowed to market the product using the ZMA name. If you feel like you should try ZMA make sure it is the real stuff by SNAC Systems and not a knockoff. Only the ZMA made by SNAC Systems has the formulation used in the research literature. It's not that expensive and could be worth the cost of admission. Remember, do not fall for the knockoffs out there. If you want to know if ZMA will work for you, you need to use the real deal. Companies might tell you that theirs is the same as SNAC's, but they're not. http://www.snac.com/research.htm
	If you are turning to the bodybuilding magazines for truthful advice of supplements, you're being ripped from both ends. You’re being lied to from ads that are disguised as articles and you are getting lied to from the ads themselves. http://www.openukonline.co.uk

04-28-2004, 09:03 AM	#4
ah1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: uk Posts: 65	Snac sell their own brand if this is no good then try to look and see if the label has a ZMA™ on or try to contact Snac and ask what brands they allow to license ZMA™. Affordable is not always best. If the product is not what you think then it's not worth a penny.
	If you are turning to the bodybuilding magazines for truthful advice of supplements, you're being ripped from both ends. You’re being lied to from ads that are disguised as articles and you are getting lied to from the ads themselves. http://www.openukonline.co.uk

04-30-2004, 11:01 AM	#7
richirich_99 The sky's the limit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 119 Photos: 1	im looking into buying some ZMA Fuel from Twinlab tomorrow because it goes on sale. Any suggetions about this brand of ZMA? Good or bad comments welcome.
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04-28-2004, 08:52 AM	#3
richirich_99 The sky's the limit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 119 Photos: 1	What brands of ZMA do you suggest that are SNAC and are affordable?

04-30-2004, 04:11 AM	#5
cult_status Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: yorkshire, UK Posts: 41	Zinc and copper are vital trace minerals for the body's metabolic processes. Most vegetarians don't get enough of either cos the best sources are meat, fish and poultry. I am currently taking Met-RX ZMA but have used the EAS brand in the past. I can't comment on how great the ZMA + copper formula is, but I definitely think I benefited from taking ZMA. Of the PH cycles I've done (1-AD / liquid MAG10) I got the best gains when I was taking ZMA (during and post cycle). Since I started back on ZMA I have definitely noticed more muscle definition and hardness. This has been the only change to my routine (whey, Swole V2, ECA). It could be placebo or better sleep but I'm gonna keep using it.

04-30-2004, 10:54 AM	#6
sentricyphen Hungry for SIZE Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: pa Posts: 737	dont waste your money on a brand name, you can make your own, with whatever ratio you see best.