Now Sports ZMA Sports Recovery 90 Capsules

NOW Sports ZMA: zinc, magnesium and B6 in vegetarian capsules

NOW Sports ZMA is a sports recovery formula of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6 in 90 vegetarian capsules, taken before bed. The men’s serving of 3 capsules gives 30 mg of zinc, 450 mg of magnesium and 15 mg of vitamin B6; women take 2 capsules. Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis, magnesium contributes to normal muscle function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Now ZMA suits adults who train hard and want zinc and magnesium covered at night in a veg capsule, with no stimulants.

What’s in a serving

Other ingredients: hypromellose (cellulose capsule), rice flour, stearic acid (vegetable source). Values from NOW’s current label; check your bottle.

Who it suits

• Hard-training adults: zinc and magnesium are lost in sweat.
• Vegetarians: veg capsules, no gelatin.
• Night routine: no caffeine, taken before bed; pairs with daily creatine.
• Magnesium only? Compare single-mineral magnesium supplements.

How to use

Men: 3 capsules a day. Women: 2 capsules a day. Take them preferably on an empty stomach, 30–60 minutes before bed, and not with dairy or calcium supplements. Don’t take other zinc or vitamin B6 supplements alongside, and don’t exceed the label dose.

Bottle size

90 vegetarian capsules: 30 servings for men or 45 for women. More from NOW Sports.

How to check your bottle

• The seal under the cap is intact.
• Importer details are on a sticker or printed on the label; batch and expiry are printed on the bottle.
• The front reads ‘ZMA Sports Recovery, 90 Veg Capsules’.

Why order from iFIT

• We buy NOW Sports from the brand or its authorised distributor; importer, batch and expiry are on each bottle.
• Tax invoice included.
• Card, valU or cash on delivery, delivered to all governorates.

NOW ZMA questions

What is in NOW Sports ZMA?

For men, 3 veg capsules give 30 mg of zinc, 450 mg of magnesium and 15 mg of vitamin B6. For women, 2 capsules give 20 mg of zinc, 300 mg of magnesium and 10 mg of B6. The capsules are vegetarian (hypromellose).

How do I take NOW ZMA?

Men take 3 capsules and women 2 capsules a day, preferably on an empty stomach 30–60 minutes before bed. Avoid dairy and other calcium-containing foods or supplements at the same time, as calcium can reduce zinc absorption.

NOW ZMA or Optimum Nutrition ZMA?

Both combine zinc, magnesium and B6 for night-time use. NOW ZMA gives 30 mg zinc, 450 mg magnesium and 15 mg B6 per 3 vegetarian capsules; ON ZMA gives 28 mg zinc, 435 mg magnesium and 10 mg B6 in gelatin capsules. Choose NOW if you want veg capsules.

What does ZMA do?

Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis and normal immune function; magnesium contributes to normal muscle function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue; vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

Is it safe to take every day?

Stick to the label dose and don’t add other zinc or B6 supplements: the men’s dose already gives 30 mg zinc and 15 mg B6, above the daily upper levels used in Europe (25 mg and 12 mg). Ask your doctor before long-term use. Food supplements don’t replace a varied diet. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication or have a medical condition, ask your doctor first.