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Training

Zinc or ZMA: what is the difference

Zinc or ZMA: how composition, doses, mechanisms and evidence base differ. The editorial team compares a single-ingredient zinc product and a zinc-magnesium-B6 complex with references to studies.

Nutrition

Zinc vs ZMA: what to choose and for whom

Zinc or ZMA — what a vegetarian, athlete, woman or person with poor sleep should choose. A practical choice from the editorial team: scenarios, doses, contraindications, tests.

Recovery

Magnesium or ZMA: what is the difference

Magnesium or ZMA: how the forms of magnesium, the composition of the complex, the mechanisms and the evidence base differ. An editorial breakdown with a table, a magnesium distribution scheme and sources.

Reviews

Magnesium vs ZMA: what to choose and for whom

Magnesium or ZMA: what to choose for sleep, cramps, recovery after training and with sensitive digestion. The editorial team breaks down scenarios, forms of magnesium, doses and limitations.

Tips

Melatonin or Glycine: what is the difference

Melatonin or glycine: the hormone of the circadian rhythm versus the amino acid-neurotransmitter. The editorial team compares mechanisms, doses from studies, effects on sleep and safety.

News

Melatonin vs Glycine: what to choose and for whom

Melatonin or glycine — what is more appropriate for jet lag, shift work, late falling asleep or poor-quality sleep. The editorial team breaks down scenarios, who is suited by what and when a doctor is needed.

Recovery

5-HTP or Melatonin: what is the difference

5-HTP or melatonin: a serotonin precursor versus the sleep hormone. The editorial team explains the synthesis pathway, the difference in mechanisms, the evidence base, the risk of serotonin syndrome and interactions.

Reviews

5-HTP vs Melatonin: what to choose and for whom

5-HTP or melatonin: who is suited by what for sleep, jet lag or mood, for whom both are contraindicated and why 5-HTP should not be combined with antidepressants. A practical breakdown by the editorial team.

Tips

Zinc or ZMA: what is the difference

Zinc or ZMA: how composition, doses, mechanisms and evidence base differ. The editorial team compares a single-ingredient zinc product and a zinc-magnesium-B6 complex with references to studies.

News

Zinc vs ZMA: what to choose and for whom

Zinc or ZMA — what a vegetarian, athlete, woman or person with poor sleep should choose. A practical choice from the editorial team: scenarios, doses, contraindications, tests.