ZMA is a unique, university-tested, patent-pending anabolic mineral support formula containing highly bio available forms of Zinc and Magnesium as Zinc L-Monomethionine and covalently-bound Zinc / Magnesium Aspartate. ZMA is an advanced formulation designed to significantly enhance strength, endurance, healing, recovery and growth. Zinc is an anabolic element and promotes healing, tissue repair and muscle growth. Zinc also increases the effect of growth hormone and testosterone. The body’s maximum daily release of growth hormone occurs about 90 minutes after going to sleep. Both zinc and magnesium increase the effect of growth hormone.