Zma???

bigliftin16 · 06-04-2008, 06:24 PM

i'm 17 and have been lifting hard for a couple years now. and i'm competing. just wondering. i was reading about zma. it's supposed to increase testosterone but i know that i already have a lot of that being produced at my age. would it still be a beneficial/safe supplement for me to take???
please reply,thanks

alka8 · 06-04-2008, 06:32 PM

I've been taking ZMA off and on since 17. It will help with sleep, that is all.

Good day,

willldabeast · 06-04-2008, 06:36 PM

not necessary unless you are deficient in zinc or have trouble sleeping

bigliftin16 · 06-04-2008, 07:34 PM

oh, ic,. thanks guys

IronDraven · 06-04-2008, 07:35 PM

ZMA w/ Valarian Root + GABA is an incredible 6 week stack

alka8 · 06-04-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by IronDraven

ZMA w/ Valarian Root + GABA is an incredible 6 week stack

Explain (:

IronDraven · 06-04-2008, 07:40 PM

Valarian Root and Gaba need to have their doses increased as the body builds up a tolerance.

I've had great experiences with improving my REM sleep and recovery.

GetFamiliar · 06-04-2008, 07:45 PM

i've read about zma a bit, you have to take it before bed on an empty stomach... trouble is i never have an empty stomach...

i'd have to grab my container but i think animal pak has a good grip of zinc. i take a pack every other day (prolly not the best approach for it) so i think i'm good on zinc, and i've never had a problem getting good sleep.

iccyman001 · 06-04-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by IronDraven

Valarian Root and Gaba need to have their doses increased as the body builds up a tolerance.

I've had great experiences with improving my REM sleep and recovery.

no homo was there a lil libido increase too or was my buddy just haveing a major placebo affect

alka8 · 06-04-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GetFamiliar

i've read about zma a bit, you have to take it before bed on an empty stomach... trouble is i never have an empty stomach...

i'd have to grab my container but i think animal pak has a good grip of zinc. i take a pack every other day (prolly not the best approach for it) so i think i'm good on zinc, and i've never had a problem getting good sleep.

You don't have to take it on an empty stomach. Just not with calcium.

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Originally Posted by IronDraven

Valarian Root and Gaba need to have their doses increased as the body builds up a tolerance.

I've had great experiences with improving my REM sleep and recovery.

I didn't know VR needed increased dosage. Thanks. I use ZMA and occasionally VR. Last night I took 1g VR before bed, and I had some nice sleep that's for sure.

You also don't have to take ZMA at night, at least I don't. It builds up in my body and usually takes 3-4 days to kick in, and usually 2-3 days to not notice difference in sleep (if I were to stop taking it).

I might try this combo you speak of. I just got some Phenibut, but I don't want to go crazy with that. GABA seems more... uhh... "safe"..?