When to take zinc

[smg116]

I take whey protein and zinc pills before bed each night. But i mix my whey protein with milk. I know milk blocks zinc absorbtion. How/when should i balance this? Should i take zinc during the day or take my whey protein with water (probably gross, never tried.)

[ighairynutsack]

I take whey protein and zinc pills before bed each night. But i mix my whey protein with milk. I know milk blocks zinc absorbtion. How/when should i balance this? Should i take zinc during the day or take my whey protein with water (probably gross, never tried.)

if you are referring to zinc in the form of zma then drink your shake and chill for an hour then take the zma.

[FitnessFreek101]

I took zinc before bed along with my before bed shake...I would say just switch to water or some kind of fruit juice if you have a complementing flavor of protein.

[smg116]

I took zinc before bed along with my before bed shake...I would say just switch to water or some kind of fruit juice if you have a complementing flavor of protein.

I take 50mg zinc capsules. My protein is gold standard chocolate.

[Sevenstrings]

Milk does not "block" zinc absorption. Calcium may inhibit SOME absorption of zinc, not all of it.
If you're gonna take both at night time, perhaps take the zinc 45-60 minutes before the protein shake.