ZMA: Naturally boost testosterone levels

ZMA: Naturally boost testosterone levels

(NaturalNews) Low testosterone levels in men can result in muscle
deterioration, diminished sex drive, depression, low energy, infertility
and loss of hair among various other consequences. Slightly elevated
testosterone levels on the other hand, will promote muscle growth,
energy, sex drive and an overall sense of well being.

Low testosterone and mineral deficiencies

There
are many pharmaceuticals available for the treatment of low
testosterone. Unfortunately, the majority of them cause side effects;
and rather than working with your body, in many ways they can work
against it. For some men that suffer from low testosterone, there may be
a very specific cause, like a mineral deficiency. This is why it is
important to experiment with safe and natural alternatives like ZMA. ZMA
first became popular in the bodybuilding world for its proposed ability
to increase strength and muscle mass; however, it is beginning to get
more mainstream recognition.

Zinc monomethionine aspartate and
magnesium aspartate are united to create the relatively new mineral
supplement, ZMA. Both zinc and magnesium are mineral elements required
for many physiological processes. It appears that each of these minerals
may also possess the ability to increase free testosterone levels,
which plays a direct role in muscle synthesis. One study published in
the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states "supplemental magnesium and zinc apparently improve strength and muscle metabolism."

Magnesium

Magnesium,
which is necessary for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, is
deficient in many Americans due to poor diet. Therefore, supplementation
of this mineral may cure deficiencies for many who were unaware the
problem existed.

Two separate studies (published in the Journal of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry and by the Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry)
found that Magnesium supplementation decreased cortisol levels, which
would in turn have an anti-catabolic effect. One of the studies reported
that "magnesium supplementation reduced the stress response without affecting competitive potential."

A study published in a 2011 issue of Biological Trace Element Research found that ingesting approximately 10 mg of magnesium per kg of body weight caused an increase in free testosterone levels.

Zinc

The
relationship between zinc and testosterone has been studied extensively
and although the results are conflicting, one thing seems to be clear;
zinc deficiencies do contribute to low testosterone levels.

One study published by Wayne State University School of Medicine states that "zinc
deficiency is prevalent throughout the world, including the USA. Severe
and moderate deficiency of zinc is associated with hypogonadism (little
to no testosterone production) in men." The study concluded that "zinc
may play an important role in modulating serum testosterone levels in
normal men."

All of these findings indicate that both zinc and
magnesium could potentially be effective in increasing free testosterone
levels and promoting anabolism, particularly in those with
deficiencies.

Boost your testosterone, don't replace it

In direct contract to anabolic steroids, natural mineral supplements like ZMA
trigger production of the body's own testosterone, which means you'll
never have to worry about plummeting, or unstable testosterone levels.
Testosterone replacement therapy, on the other hand, shuts down the
body's production of the hormone, which means coming off of this type of
treatment will result in dangerously low testosterone levels. In some
cases, the body may never start producing its own testosterone again,
which means you will be required to continue the therapy for life.

The
best thing thing about a natural supplements like ZMA is that if you
decide it doesn't work for you, no harm done. You are simply ingesting
minerals that only have the potential to improve your health in various
ways, one of the more prevalent being increased testosterone levels.


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