What are the side effects of ZMA?

Users most often report vivid dreams, drowsiness, stomach issues, depression, anhedonia. Side effects came up 43 times across 321 reports.

User reports can't establish safety. PubMed lists 3 meta-analyses and 1 randomized trials. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take other medication.

ZMA side effects

Across 321 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 43 times (about 13 per 100 reports). The most common: vivid dreams, drowsiness, stomach issues. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether ZMA is safe for you.

Reported side effects

vivid dreams33

drowsiness3

stomach issues2

depression1

anhedonia1

sleep worse1

muscle twitch1

high magnesium1

What got worse for some people

Sleep5% worse · 87% better · of 116 Energy45% worse · 55% better · of 11 Mood43% worse · 57% better · of 7

In their own words

“The only thing that is affordable and has seemed to help me is ZMA. I only have the anecdote that ZMA seemed to improve sex drive, sleep, dreams, erectile quality when I first t began taking it at age 18.”

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“So then I started taking ZMA since I read it does wonders for energy and helps ensure proper sleep. I proceeded to feel worse, anhedonic and basically depressed.”

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“It had a peculiar effect on my sleep not unlike many others have reported - more complex/interesting dreams, more refreshing sleep, and it seemed to make me slightly hornier when I woke up.”

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“Melatonin and Benadryl's make me feel foggy, ZMA makes me feel well rested. It doesn't knock me out perse but it does feel like a deeper sleep.”

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“I have been getting somewhat deeper sleep and waking up more groggy, I believe due to the ZMA.”

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Is ZMA safe? What the research covers

BResearch: Moderate3 meta-analyses · 1 randomized trials on PubMed

J Oral Maxillofac Surg · 2023

Role of Intraoperative Imaging in Improving Closed Reduction of Zygomatic Arch Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Conclusion: IOI improved the adequacy of the procedure and led to a better postoperative appearance, especially for patients with variable ZMA fractures. Furthermore, the use of IOI avoided the risk of secondary surgery. In future studies, researchers should standardize the scale and outcomes to facilitate the intuitive evaluation of reduction adequacy.