supplements before bed

[matt1323]

I typically take 5mg of melatonin and some ZMA. Would it be more beneficial to swap the zma or an amino acid blend? Zma just seems a bit overpriced. If it makes a difference I drink a glass of chocolate milk and eat some cottage cheese for protein an hour after I take zma.

[hvactech81]

i believe high calcium dimenishes the effects of zinc, what are you trying to accomplish by switching supps?

[matt1323]

I'm pretty positive an hour of digestion should allow for enough time for zma to digest completely. For this thread I just want maximum recovery for the morning because I started a job where I only get 5-6 hrs of sleep and is physically demanding before i even lift.

[Back Double Biceps18]

So you want recovery or you want help sleeping? Honestly, can't see a huge difference switching between the two.

[matt1323]

So you want recovery or you want help sleeping? Honestly, can't see a huge difference switching between the two.

Guess I'm asking which would be more beneficial in my situation?

[1523]

give 3z a try by Ai sports a try. Along with getting the good deep sleep, it helps optimize night time hormone release!

[hvactech81]

a better sleep product imo would be more beneficial if youre getting 5-6 hours, i am sure youre fully digested for zinc, just simply stating....
try looking into MAN Sports Rem-PM for pre bed supps

[PappaBear76]

ErgoZzz will have you out for the count quick. I was taking Valerian Root and alternating Gaba with Melatonin. I did this for a couple of years and it did the trick every once in a while. Now when I have a hard time sleeping I take a couple ErgoZzz's with my Casein right before I lay down.

[jiggamanbill]

I typically take 5mg of melatonin and some ZMA. Would it be more beneficial to swap the zma or an amino acid blend? Zma just seems a bit overpriced. If it makes a difference I drink a glass of chocolate milk and eat some cottage cheese for protein an hour after I take zma.

Melatonin and typical ZMAs didn't do much for me personally.... feel free to take a look at our 3Z and our HGH Pro Both have worked well for me in terms of putting me to sleep and keeping me asleep.

Feel free to PM me for some samples

[Outside backer]

5mg is pretty high

Like pappa bear said ergozzz is cheap and combines both zma and melatonin

3Z is another solid choice and dont overlook Ergobolic either

[dazedncnfz]

I usually have a scoop or 2 or protein a hour or so before bed and 2 now valerian root caps right before bed...usually get a good night sleep..only get 6 hours a night myself, up at 4am....

[aaronuconn]

ErgoBolic.

[br1111]

So you are supposed to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night for maximized muscle recovery....is there a product out there that makes up for a lack of sleep, essentially, making up for a lack of hours of sleep? Basically, if I am unable to get 8 hours a night because of work and everything else, then I am not recovering properly, so is there a product or products that help with this dilemma while only getting 6-7 hours of sleep a night?? Sorry if this is hard to understand or confusing.

[aaronuconn]

6-7 hours is fine.

[MattRage]

you could give Endocrine-IGF from Betancourt a shot... even with 4-5 hours of sleep you are well rested and not groggy the next day.. so you get the benefits of the hormone release without feeling drugged out the next day..

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bc...crine-igf.html

[Cdt_Richards]

I've tried a few things in the past, and personally I'm a huge fan of 3Z. Definitely helps you relax and fall asleep much easier http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ai...rition/3z.html

[mmafighterskiba]

3Z always did the trick for me as well, currently im taking REM PM and enjoy that also

[matt1323]

5mg is pretty high

Like pappa bear said ergozzz is cheap and combines both zma and melatonin

3Z is another solid choice and dont overlook Ergobolic either

Would ergozzz and ergobolic stack good or would it be overkill? Reviews look great for ergobolic for such simple ingredients

[MRhodes350z]

Ergozzz is amazing. I've been using it for months. Also, if you take in your calcium about 45 minutes to an hour before your ZMA, you will be fine.