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06-24-2005, 03:06 AM
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Tribulus / ZMA Stack?
Hi, I'm still very much a novice to bodybuilding, and have so far taken only whey protein and some creatine.
I'm considering trying out a Tribulus / ZMA stack... Anyone knows what's the best time to consume them? Take them together, or at different times of the day... Before meals or after meals, etc?
And does anyone have any comments on how well this combination works? I'd appreciate that  Thanks in advance.
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06-24-2005, 03:22 AM
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From what has been going around, ZMA is crap...so some more looking in to it and make sure that ZMA is what you want.
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06-24-2005, 07:56 AM
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i wouldnt say ZMA is crap, but I wouldnt say it is great either, I believe it helps in the long term in strength somewhat, though to be honest ever since I did ph's and such I have had no noticeable difference from ZMA - this is taken before bed on an empty stomach, at least 60 mins after eating, preferrably more
trib is good, gotta find the times right for you - i usually prefer morning and pre-workout, about 45 mins before
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06-24-2005, 11:29 AM
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I wouldnt say ZMA is crap either, the sleep benefits alone are well worth the price which would improve recovery. I've been taking trib for quite a while now as well as zma. I take zma at night before bed and trib in the morning and evening. I cycle the trib but not the zma. As far as the trib I notice an increased sex drive while on it but it wears off after time so cycling is important IMO. Is that a sign of increased testosterone? I have no idea. But its pretty cheap just as zma is so I figure what the hell. If I could only go with one or the other it would be zma definitely just for the sleep b/c I don't naturally sleep deep but I do on zma. I dont think zma/trib stack will give you any outstanding results as far as muscle goes but then again besides creatine and whey, what does give great results?
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06-25-2005, 05:53 PM
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Thee Alpha of Thee Alphaz
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Wrong Mixture..
I post a lot in the Over 35 forum... A lot of the older guys there are concerned about their testosterone levels.. (they gonna kill me if they ever read thys) ... but test levels drop as you get older... anywayz... It's known that ZMA gives you a great nyghts sleep... a lot of fellas there say it knocks them out within 20 minutes...
For the best combination of Testosterone enhancement tho... You should be taking a Tribulus/DHEA stack... Tribulus at 1250 mg's a day.. with DHEA at 100 mg's a day... Depending on your age... You may only need 25 or 50 mg's of DHEA ... but 100 is recommended...
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/trib.html
They, (the older folks in the Over 35 section) have convinced me to try a Tribulus/DHEA stack... you can check my journal out in the Over 35 area ... The thread is titled - GameDayDawg ... If you want to follow my progress whyle I'm on it... I'm currently bulking... I've gained 33 pounds.. and I want 27 more... that would put me at 220# ... I ordered the 625 mg Tribulus capsules and 100 mg DHEA capsules.. in retrospect, I wysh I'd gotten the 50 mg DHEA capsules... then I could take 1 of each in the morning.... and 1 of each in the evening... Oh well, you live and learn... I'll be taking it before my workouts along with Sci-Fit's Kre-Alkalyn... My order should arrive in 2 or 3 more days... (I'm overseas) ...
That's about it.. I hope I was helpful...
Peace..~G
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06-25-2005, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GameDayDog
I post a lot in the Over 35 forum... (they gonna kill me if they ever read thys) ...
Peace..~G
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No we won't!! 
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06-25-2005, 07:32 PM
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Tribulus/ZMA
I suggest taking them 30 minutes before you go to bed. That's the way I do it. I take Max Growth P.M. which contains ZMA, GABA, Tribulus, and I also take an additional Tribulus capsule from Optimum Nutrition (The 625 mg caps). They both work great for me and the energy is truly amazing.
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06-26-2005, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by twentyfive
Hi, I'm still very much a novice to bodybuilding, and have so far taken only whey protein and some creatine.
I'm considering trying out a Tribulus / ZMA stack... Anyone knows what's the best time to consume them? Take them together, or at different times of the day... Before meals or after meals, etc?
And does anyone have any comments on how well this combination works? I'd appreciate that Thanks in advance. |
Dymatize has a combo supplement.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/dym/force.html
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