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ZMA (Zinc-Magnesium-B6)

Recovery/Sleep · Evidence: Limited · Importance: Optional

A zinc + magnesium + B6 blend marketed for sleep, recovery, and testosterone.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Benefits track with fixing zinc/magnesium shortfalls; no special effect when status is already adequate.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: Per label, before bed and away from calcium/dairy.

Timing: Empty-ish stomach before bed; separate from calcium.

Role in a stack

Convenient zinc+magnesium for those who are low.

Redundancy check: Redundant if you already supplement zinc and magnesium.

Cautions & safety

Testosterone benefits appear only when correcting a deficiency, not in already-sufficient athletes.

Don’t double up on zinc from multiple products. Educational only.

Best for

correcting low zinc/magnesium · sleep interest

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.