Best Time to take ZMA

eqmassa · 06-07-2002, 12:57 PM

Before I start, I just want to make sure that right before bed is the absolute best time to take my 3 daily capsules of ZMA as opposed to spreading out the dosage or anything like that. Also, I assume I should take the 3 capsules daily, not just on days I work out. Any suggestions?

Antonio · 06-07-2002, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by eqmassa
Before I start, I just want to make sure that right before bed is the absolute best time to take my 3 daily capsules of ZMA as opposed to spreading out the dosage or anything like that. Also, I assume I should take the 3 capsules daily, not just on days I work out. Any suggestions?

3 pills a day 30' before bed on an empty stomach and no calcium.

eqmassa · 06-07-2002, 01:35 PM

Thanks again Antonio

institutional · 06-07-2002, 01:36 PM

i see more zma questions on here than anything else. when i was on elite fitness boards, they rip on zma all the time, saying its useless, (i agree, it did nothing for me), but on this board people seem to really be on the zma bandwagon.

Antonio · 06-07-2002, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by eqmassa
Thanks again Antonio

You are very welcome!!!!

Antonio · 06-07-2002, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by institutional
i see more zma questions on here than anything else. when i was on elite fitness boards, they rip on zma all the time, saying its useless, (i agree, it did nothing for me), but on this board people seem to really be on the zma bandwagon.

Think about this: most if not all bodybuilders are severely deficient in both zinc and magnesium, making ZMA and excellent supplement to boost recuperation and improve the quality of sleep. ZMA is one of only 4 supplements I would recommend to just about anyone to use at any time.

eqmassa · 06-07-2002, 02:12 PM

Yeah, it just makes sense. I doubt anyone would be against someone getting enough Calcium, etc. in their diet. The logic is so much simpler than that of Andro, Test-1, or bull**** like Tribulus.

institutional · 06-07-2002, 02:27 PM

antonio, your comments are well taken. the logic behind it makes sense. but how do u know if ur deficient in zinc and mag?, have u had blood work done?,, i took it for 3 months , and i didnt see a different at all, i didnt even sleep any diffent. im an athletic trainer for a div1 school,. i have never heard of an athlete here being diffiencient in z or m. and some of my athletes are world class caliber. i just think its another way for supplement companies to make an extra dollar. next you will hear of X deficieny in athletes, and all the companies will make X pills. and the literature will be logical.,, just my 2 cents.

Antonio · 06-07-2002, 09:30 PM

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antonio, your comments are well taken. the logic behind it makes sense. but how do u know if ur deficient in zinc and mag?, have u had blood work done?,, i took it for 3 months , and i didnt see a different at all, i didnt even sleep any diffent. im an athletic trainer for a div1 school,. i have never heard of an athlete here being diffiencient in z or m. and some of my athletes are world class caliber. i just think its another way for supplement companies to make an extra dollar. next you will hear of X deficieny in athletes, and all the companies will make X pills. and the literature will be logical.,, just my 2 cents.

I hear what your are saying but I think it works great at least for me. It helps me sleep better and also I notice some strengh the day after when I work out. It can't hurt. It's just some vitamins after all.

Ps: I have never taken a blood test for that but it's common place that most bodybuilders are deficient in it.

hooty mcboobs · 06-08-2002, 01:25 AM

Over 75% of people in the general population do not get even the RDA of magnesium, which is ridiculously low as it is. It would be even higher for athletes.

ex_banana-eater · 06-08-2002, 01:51 AM

what do you ZMA users do for slow-digesting protein before bed if you cant have milk?

Jonblaze639 · 06-08-2002, 02:06 AM

take ZMA and then have calcium 30 min later. =\

Antonio · 06-08-2002, 09:09 AM

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take ZMA and then have calcium 30 min later. =\

Bump!!!

kapricho31 · 07-30-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

Bump!!!

What do you mean by Bump do you agree or disagree?

justin6683 · 07-30-2007, 06:39 PM

take it before bed with some casein protein..

RavensFan2k3 · 07-30-2007, 06:46 PM

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take it before bed with some casein protein..

dont take it with the caesin protein...take ZMA first, then take caesin protein 30min later, as you hit the sack

justin6683 · 07-30-2007, 06:47 PM

do you think it really matters or? i dont take zma anymore but i just dont see how it would honestly make a difference? care to elaborate?

RavensFan2k3 · 07-30-2007, 06:51 PM

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do you think it really matters or? i dont take zma anymore but i just dont see how it would honestly make a difference? care to elaborate?

um...well it says to take it on an empty stomach and without any other supplements, especially calcium...so i dont see why i would risk it

justin6683 · 07-30-2007, 06:54 PM

hmm interesting.. point taken its been a while since ive taken it havent read the bottle in a while but i DO remember you are suppose to take it at night because its suppose to be most effective.. thanks much

TM08 · 07-30-2007, 06:59 PM

isnt zma supposed to naturally help raise testosterone levels?

burke · 08-25-2007, 04:32 PM

I think people get the wrong idea about ZMA... ZMA is not supposed to be a "sleep aid" many people take ZMA and then claim its useless because it didn't help them sleep... this isn't the case at all.

SwolenONE · 08-25-2007, 04:35 PM

30-60 minutes b4 bed tends to be the best timing, expect improved sleep, higher testosterone and improved performance and recovery.

MoonMan12 · 08-25-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by institutional

i see more zma questions on here than anything else. when i was on elite fitness boards, they rip on zma all the time, saying its useless, (i agree, it did nothing for me), but on this board people seem to really be on the zma bandwagon.

If there's a bandwagon for anything, ppl here are on it.

**LUKEDEICHER** · 08-25-2007, 06:07 PM

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what do you ZMA users do for slow-digesting protein before bed if you cant have milk?

I take it an hour before bed and 30 minutes before Muscle Milk.

You don't want to take the ZMA and protein together before bed, unless you get a thrill out of waking up early leaving your woman and replacing her with resting on the toilet seat for a length of time.

SwolenONE · 08-25-2007, 06:23 PM

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I take it an hour before bed and 30 minutes before Muscle Milk.

You don't want to take the ZMA and protein together before bed, unless you get a thrill out of waking up early leaving your woman and replacing her with resting on the toilet seat for a length of time.

this is true, the calcium and zinc should not be taken at the same time due to absorption issues, HOWEVER, I would recommend 1hr between your Muscle Milk and your ZMA.

burke · 08-26-2007, 12:36 PM

can ZMA cause pimples/acne? I have been taking it for about a week now and I have the most pimples I have ever had on my face and I am noticing some on my shoulders... if it is the ZMA is there anyway to combat this?

SwolenONE · 08-26-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by burke

can ZMA cause pimples/acne? I have been taking it for about a week now and I have the most pimples I have ever had on my face and I am noticing some on my shoulders... if it is the ZMA is there anyway to combat this?

an increase in testosterone can always lead to a little extra acne/oily skin.

burke · 08-26-2007, 12:58 PM

can an increase in test. aid in fat loss in any way or is it just better for muscle growth?

lhjames · 01-20-2009, 05:43 PM

just to clear a few thing up, people seem to not realize that zinc and magnesium get their effects negated by calcium present in the stomach, it doesn't matter weather you have food in your stomach as such, as long as you have no calcium containing products in your previous meal.

but its also ironic how many of the multivitamins that you can buy over the counter contain thousands of properties, including zinc, mag, and calcuim along with a bunch of other stuff. so whats the point in spending time adding another mineral if its just going to block the effects of more very useful properties. just shows they dont do their research huh.

so if you guys want to have your shakes before bed then take them obviously at different times and plan accordantly. i recommend having your zma, digest that... then your shake after, due to the obvious reason that if you where sensible you would have a slow absorbing casein and this would interfere with the role in play of the zma.

uforce · 10-31-2009, 03:03 PM

what if your post wo shake is also your pre-bed shake? when should i take ZMA?