ZMA

[JJDADOG]

ZMA Does it work or is it all Bull Sh*t

 

[7_Deadly_Sins]

I take it every night after I train chest.
I get a much deeper and better sleep. I fall asleep faster and I feel alot more refreashed after I take it.
I feel it's helping bring up my chest alot from where it was lagging behind by ALOT.
Its a fairly cheap supplement to use, and if you use it like I do it'll last an even longer time.

 

[GoneForFuckingEver8]

zinc and magnesium are essential minerals required for human nutrition. if you were to injest zero zinc and magnesium, eventualy you would die.

what are you asking when you say does it work?

do you mean is zinc magnesium aspartate a good, bio-available form. the answer to that is yes.

are you referring to the 'notion' that ZMA increseas test? it is true that the mineral zinc is absolutely essential for the production of testosterone. without zinc you cant produce testosterone, so if you were ALREADY deficient in zinc, then ZMA would help. if you already have enough zinc in your diet then ZMA wont boost test.

many people think that certain vitmains and minerals are miracle cures. in reality they are just substances that are essential for normal body processes. if you are deficient in a particular vitmain or mineral, your functioning will be impaired. this impairment may manifest itself and appear as some kind of disease or illness. consuming the deficient vitamin or mineral will not cure the perceived illness, it will only restore you to normal funtion, since you really didnt have an illness, you had a deficiency

 

[NastyNas]

I feel it deffinatly improves sleep quality and I have longer more vivid dreams when I take it, I can also sleep longer.

 

[Deus ex machina]

ZMA Does it work or is it all Bull Sh*t

Depends on what you define as 'work'. Does ZMA do what it is supposed to? Yes.

 

[Big Bapper]

zinc and magnesium are the most deficient minerals in muscle tissue so it makes sence to supplement them, zinc deficiency has also been related to stretch marks.

 

[terryd5150]

In the previous posts, the guys all covered the definition of "does it work?".


The best results I got from ZMA were from GNC's store brand ZMA (believe it or not. LOL).


Better sleep, felt more rested, etc.


One side note though, the GNC brand doesn't have a particularly pleasing aroma to it, so swallow them quickly and chase 'em with something.

 

[W8killa]

I noticed when I was natural that I would wake up in the morning with a better erection which was a good sign to me


Keep in mind its a mineral supplement and dont expect anything unrealistic. It did also help me get a more restful night sleep.

 

[jrmuscle]

strech marks??

are you serious cause in high school i got lots from growing and i did have mineral defeciencies causeing me to pass out maybe zinc is one im going to buy some and let you know personally if it works

 

[Huge_C2]

I love it!! Wont leave it out..

 

[GoneForFuckingEver8]

zinc and magnesium are the most deficient minerals in muscle tissue so it makes sence to supplement them, zinc deficiency has also been related to stretch marks.

i take 65mg daily of zinc picolinate and 1000mg daily magnesium citrate. i am 5'8" 220lbs about 12% fat. do you think think this is enough of each? i train heavy 5 days per week with minimal cardio.

 

[steak]

I take 500mg of magnesium, 25mg of zinc and 100mg of B6 before bedtime. Same ingredients as buying a brand name ZMA.
Also drinking camomile tea before bed time helps with sleep.

 

[btech]

ZMA is too damn expensive for me lol. Why not just separately buy zinc, magnesium, and vit B6? MUCH cheaper and lasts a very long time.

 

[Big Bapper]

i take 65mg daily of zinc picolinate and 1000mg daily magnesium citrate. i am 5'8" 220lbs about 12% fat. do you think think this is enough of each? i train heavy 5 days per week with minimal cardio.

I would say its plenty. More than enough.

 

[JJDADOG]

Thanks for all the help and info...guys

 

[GoneForFuckingEver8]

I would say its plenty. More than enough.

ok thanks for reply

 

[Ashop]

ZMA Does it work or is it all Bull Sh*t

I like ZMA. It does help me sleep better.

 

[Big Bapper]

are you serious cause in high school i got lots from growing and i did have mineral defeciencies causeing me to pass out maybe zinc is one im going to buy some and let you know personally if it works

Lets us know how you get on.

 

[terryd5150]

ZMA is too damn expensive for me lol. Why not just separately buy zinc, magnesium, and vit B6? MUCH cheaper and lasts a very long time.

GNC's brand of ZMA isn't too costly?