Optimum NutritionMuscle Recovery and Endurance Supplement for Men and Women, Zinc and Magnesium Supplement, 180 Count

The pulls are a little big, but otherwise a fantastic product. Sleep like a baby!

I love these pills!I have been taking these for at least 3-6 months now. And I find that I have a BETTER quality sleep with these. I wouldn't say that they make me feel sleepy whatsoever... I have to do things earlier in the day and change my diet to want to fall asleep sooner. But I find that I feel more refreshed with these.I don't feel like I am missing out on something.When I don't take these, I feel like I had the worst night's sleep even if I did get 8 hours.I am an athlete that plays sports about 2-3x a week (pickleball, volleyball and softball). And then I also work out 5x a week.I will tell you that the SIZE of these pills are a bit bigger... so prepare to swallow. These are capsules. So I would NOT recommend cutting into these pills as the ZMA formula will spill out and you will not get the right dosage.

Optimum Nutrition's Zinc Magnesium Aspartate capsules have been a welcome addition to my daily routine. As someone who leads an active lifestyle, I was looking for a natural way to support my recovery after workouts and improve my sleep quality. These capsules have proven effective in both areas. I've noticed that I feel less fatigued and more ready for my next workout, thanks to reduced muscle soreness and faster recovery times. Moreover, they have helped me achieve deeper and more restful sleep, which has improved my overall well-being. The capsules are easy to take and have not caused any digestive issues. If you're looking for a natural supplement to support your fitness journey and enhance sleep quality, I would definitely recommend trying these capsules.

As Described, Great Product & Great Value

Having noticed I wasn't getting much dream feedback lately, I thought I'd try ZMA to improve my dream recollection. So far, I have tried taking ZMA three different times in as many weeks (3 pills, 20 min before bed) and each time experienced a very restless sleep. It took longer to fall asleep and I could not stay asleep, waking up about 2-3 times during the night. My mind felt very active (beta brain waves), as if I had restless leg syndrome in my head. It also has had a strange effect on my perception of time. Recently, I fell asleep at 10pm and woke at 12:15am thinking it had to be at least 4:00am. I'm usually very accurate in my time perception when sleeping, so this was quite unusual. I woke again at 2:45am with the same feeling.Strangely, I don't feel tired the next day after taking ZMA, so I suppose I must be getting some short bursts of sleep in there.One positive thing I noted was that this zinc supplement did not bother my empty stomach at all.It's too bad I can't stay asleep on this stuff and benefit like many other reviewers. Perhaps it is only beneficial for those who aren't getting enough zinc otherwise or those who are actively body-building. I will try ZMA again soon, reducing my dosage to 1 pill to see if that makes a difference in my sleep.Edit: I found that taking a single capsule before bed worked much better for me. I did not experience the mental jitteriness as before. Sleep and dreams came easily. Upgraded rating to 4/5 stars.

Its good for those who exercise excessively among other benefits. I take this on heavy weight training days or especially after a long run day. Mag, Zinc and B6 are essentials and you can get them other places (foods) but this is a great supplement before bed. These doses although over 100% won't exceed what some consider excessive daily limits. Zinc is about the only one that reaches a lot of common limits. Again, if you eat a super healthy diet (who does) you could always just take two pills as a dose and still get the benefits. Again, I take on heavy training days or that evening before bed to be specific.If you are taking other supplements just read the labels to see which ones you are double dosing on.A few notes on these:Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, is a water-soluble nutrient that is part of the B vitamin family. B vitamins help support adrenal function, help calm and maintain a healthy nervous system, and are necessary for key metabolic processes. Vitamin B6 acts as a coenzyme in the breakdown and utilization of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.Vitamin B6 helps in the production of neurotransmitters, the chemicals that allow brain and nerve cells to communicate with one another, ensuring that metabolic processes such as fat and protein metabolism run smoothly, and is important for immune system function in older individuals.Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. A balanced diet usually supplies all the magnesium a person needs. Magnesium also helps maintain normal blood pressure and metabolism. Beyond that, a magnesium-rich diet may help protect against metabolic syndrome, a combination of risk factors that can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. ****Because all forms of magnesium can act as laxatives, I suggest taking it with some calcium to balance its effects. The forms I prefer are magnesium citrate, chelate, or glycinate. Avoid magnesium oxide, which can be irritating to the digestive tract.Zinc is a mineral that is necessary for the functioning of enzymes and plays a vital role in many biological processes, including the production of cells that help keep the body healthy.

I've been taking these for over a month and my sleep is better and I'm not sluggish during the day.