Is Zinc real life?

[RLGrime]

Is the nature's bounty one good? just curious cause its in store close by

[Vpac]

Picolinate is absorbed better than citrate

Comparative absorption of zinc picolinate, zinc citrate and zinc gluconate in humans.
Barrie SA, Wright JV, Pizzorno JE, Kutter E, Barron PC.

The comparative absorption of zinc after oral administration of three different complexed forms was studied in 15 healthy human volunteers in a double-blind four-period crossover trial. The individuals were randomly divided into four groups. Each group rotated for four week periods through a random sequence of oral supplementation including: zinc picolinate, zinc citrate, and zinc gluconate (equivalent to 50 mg elemental zinc per day) and placebo. Zinc was measured in hair, urine, erythrocyte and serum before and after each period. At the end of four weeks hair, urine and erythrocyte zinc levels rose significantly (p less than 0.005, p less than 0.001, and p less than 0.001) during zinc picolinate administration. There was no significant change in any of these parameters from zinc gluconate, zinc citrate or placebo administration. There was a small, insignificant rise in serum zinc during zinc picolinate, zinc citrate and placebo supplementation. The results of this study suggest that zinc absorption in humans can be improved by complexing zinc with picolinic acid.

Not saying that study is false but how do we know it wasn't funded by drug manufacturers of zinc picolinate?

[Lucenzo01]

Don't worry about the copper, people tend to have too much. In fact, the reduction of excesive copper is one of the main benefits of zinc supplementation. I will buy one bottle soon.

[scudda]

Dont you only need like 400 mgs of megnesium a day? wouldnt 1250 mgs make u shart?

No you wont. I'd much rather be scared of taking potassium than Mg. Also it takes a few weeks for you to start feeling the effects.

[braskibra]

Never have bought supps from here I don't think.

Welp thanks for supporting the boards lol

[Mighty Matt]

Welp thanks for supporting the boards lol

lol Amazon prime though.



Is it ok to take my ZMA before bed with my psyllium husk?

[BeastlyBro]

lol Amazon prime though.



Is it ok to take my ZMA before bed with my psyllium husk?

No, you must wait 3 hours between.

[Mighty Matt]

No, you must wait 3 hours between.

Wut

[malakaneekeeniz]

Strong wtf at this whole zinc craze. Have been taking it consistently for a while and don't see any of the crazy results you ****s describe. Maybe I'm doing it wrong

[daboss1791]

Strong wtf at this whole zinc craze. Have been taking it consistently for a while and don't see any of the crazy results you ****s describe. Maybe I'm doing it wrong

Or maybe you don't have a deficiency. Zinc works wonders for people who don't take enough of it.

[Workout4ever]

is 50mg too much? or should i cut it in half and take around 25mg?

I sweat a ton (have hyper hydrosis) so if it's true you lose zinc from sweat then I definitely need to keep taking it

[Changedmalife]

can confirm, my dick shot off my body once...

on dat 100mg zinc daily...
never again brahs

[Harry815]

Would it be better to buy the supplements like zinc, magnesium, b6, etc. separately instead of the ZMA bottle because in the ZMA bottle it might be underdosed?

[paolo234]

all ive noticed are crazier dreams and bigger loads

[daboss1791]

To the bruhs that call it placebo, I used to take (plan to start again) zinc+ vitamin c and it worked wonders for my hair, skin and libido. Pretty good product, made from a Greek company so I don't know if it is available in other countries. It has 16mg Zinc and I think 150mf of vitamin C which helps with absorption. It was enough to make a huge difference for me, don't really think that you need 50+mg. Anyway, just accept that some guys may have a hard time absorbing zinc from food or whatever. We are all different. I also sweat like a pig so that would be a decent explanation too.

[checkmatbra]

dat placebo

[Rooney15]

So if I take zinc and notice increased sex drive, harder bonrars, bigger cum shots etc.. does that mean I was deficient in it?

[ChackoshBrah]

I've tried ON ZMA and that worked but you needed 1 serving is 3 capsules, no thanks Jeff....Brb bottle is finished

I'm using Bulk Nutritions ZMA and I haven't noticed any difference. Seems bunk.

[BetaAsPhuck]

Balance dat chit with copper brah.

about a 15:1 ratio (Zinc:Copper).

(Research it brah... I might be wrong.)

[BeastMode101]

I would recommend buying the ingredients separately.

Buying ZMA is generally a little cheaper in the short run, but the forms of Zinc and Magnesium (Aspartate) used don't have the highest bioavailability and you wont get as many servings as buying individually.

You can buy Zinc Picolinate + Magnesium Citrate, which has better bioavailabilty and higher servings, for a few dollars more.

And I'm not sure what some people are expecting out of these ingredients. They're not miracle workers.
Zinc will help mildly increase natural test and libido, while Magnesium will help with relaxation and anxiety (I have terribly restless legs when I sleep and Mag helps).
Also poops.
But you can't expect them to be these grand problem solvers. They just help.

Is there a place online where I can go to learn more about supplements? In general I am unaware about dosage, why to take it, and best forms to take.

I always thought eating a healthy diet was good enough and getting in my micronutrients.

Zinc and Magnesium can be taken at the same time (especially if taken with a tad of B6) as they do not go above your maximum absorption rate of around 800mg, as long as you take them on their own and not with calcium,iron or copper which could easily pop you over the 800mg mark and hinder absorption of some/all.

Which is why it's easiest to get your calcium,multi-vit,superfoodthatsnotreallysuperfood shake or whatever in the AM and zinc/mag in the PM.

[Znik]

Is there a place online where I can go to learn more about supplements? In general I am unaware about dosage, why to take it, and best forms to take.

I always thought eating a healthy diet was good enough and getting in my micronutrients.

www.examine.com has thorough research and information on most supps.

And why a "balanced" diet is not always enough : http://www.precisionnutrition.com/ba...et-isnt-enough

[BeastMode101]

I remembered I saved Examine.com in the past. I never got the chance to check it out, but I'll look through it. I appreciate the links.

[HardcoreGabber]

1 pill is 15mg

should i take atleast 2 pills per day 30mg

srs ?

[ubermario]

is 50mg too much? or should i cut it in half and take around 25mg?

I sweat a ton (have hyper hydrosis) so if it's true you lose zinc from sweat then I definitely need to keep taking it

Hey fellow hyper hydrosis brah, I'm taking it too, probably won't work though. I'm taking 25 as well.

[Goncho]

just finished my first bottle of ZMA and VitD today (one month supply)

hit 60 days no fap/no porn today

hit 5 days no cigs today

consistently lifting and eating


works wonders. Can't tell you how much **** has changed. motivation through the roof. Everything done effortlessly whereas before it would need a plan and mental preparation. I can not emphasize enough how much it improves MOTIVATION. This, might not be the ZMA, might be no fap (def has to do with no fap/porn), but I'm attributing it to a result of a combination of all these things listed above.

I guess i was making a mistake taking ZMA on an empty stomach first thing in the morning? that would explain my stomach hurting on the way to the gym i guess


on a side note, had a panic attack a few days ago. Felt like i dodged a few these last couple days with deep breaths and cold AC.. anybody know why one would suddenly get these, and how to make them stop? Only change in my diet has been inclusion of weight gainer.

[notgonnagivein]

I don't go over 50mg a day. I take one of those tablets I posted above along with my multi.

ELEMENTAL zinc ? im confused are you guys saying 50mg of elemental zinc or like citrate, picolnate etc??

[confusedbrah10]

Ok guys i got some bad and unfortunate news. I think its 100% placebo...in fact after 14 days straight i noticed
- libido actually decrease srs
- anxiety / depression came back (made no difference)
- actually got a cold srs (first time getting sick in about a year and a half srs) (not sure if any relation)

[Znik]

Ok guys i got some bad and unfortunate news. I think its 100% placebo...in fact after 14 days straight i noticed
- libido actually decrease srs
- anxiety / depression came back (made no difference)
- actually got a cold srs (first time getting sick in about a year and a half srs) (not sure if any relation)

As stated several times before ITT, if you do not have a zinc deficiency there will not be any difference.
Restoring a performance deficit by fixing an inadequacy doesn't necessarily mean there is a dose-response relationship on the upside.

With Zinc there are massive performance and hormonal etc. decreases with a inadequate intake, but there is no increase by going above optimal levels you simply supplement to get there if there is an inadequate intake in your diet (40-50mg). Like with everything, you want them at adequate levels going above usually never makes an increase and tends to be potentially detrimental.

[Masterbetaa]

been taking it since last week and had a great sex drive last night. Came 5 times plus fapped aswel. Zinc for the win

[Znik]

I guess i was making a mistake taking ZMA on an empty stomach first thing in the morning? that would explain my stomach hurting on the way to the gym i guess


on a side note, had a panic attack a few days ago. Felt like i dodged a few these last couple days with deep breaths and cold AC.. anybody know why one would suddenly get these, and how to make them stop? Only change in my diet has been inclusion of weight gainer.

Depends on the quality of magnesium and how you react, I take ZMA fine on a empty stomach without any issues.

As for the panic attacks, I don't know if it causing that if anything it should help on it as Zinc tends to help women with PMS in terms of anxiety and stress (not sure about men though).
If it keeps happening then stop taking ZMA for a while and see if it has any correlation.