The Next Generation Recovery & Sleep Enhancement
ZMA-5 is the next
generation in recovery and sleep enhancement supplementation. This innovative
new formula combines ZMA with the amino acid 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) to
create a synergistic and highly potent combination of ingredients. The zinc,
magnesium and vitamin B-6 contained in ZMA are all three co-factors in the
conversion of 5-HTP to the hormone serotonin, an important neurotransmitter that
helps to regulate mood and sleep. A precise amount of folic acid has also been
added to ZMA-5 to further increase the bioavailability and conversion of
5-HTP to serotonin. The normalization of serotonin levels during sleep may help
to elevate mood upon waking from a deep and restful sleep.
5-HTP has been shown to significantly increase REM (rapid eye movement) sleep
while simultaneously increasing SWS or slow-wave sleep (deep sleep stages 3 and
4) and without increasing the duration of total sleep time.
The benefits of REM sleep have been shown to include cognitive function
enhancements such as improved problem solving ability and memory. Adequate SWS
and REM sleep are both essential to the various functions of the sleep process.
Magnesium has been found to significantly increase the depth and duration of
slow-wave sleep and also without change to total sleep time.
It is extremely important for athletes to get a deep and restful sleep because
this is the when healing, tissue repair, anabolic hormone production and muscle
growth are maximized.
This novel ZMA-5 formula provides all of the proven benefits of the
precise dosages and ratios of the ingredients contained in ZMA plus the added
synergistic and powerful effects of 5-HTP to help establish the next generation
of recovery and sleep enhancement supplementation.
Suggested Use: Take 3
capsules daily for men and 2 capsules daily for women, preferably on an empty
stomach, 30-60 minutes prior to bedtime. For best results, avoid taking with
foods or supplements containing calcium.