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dairy and ZMA

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Posted by: fufu

I just got some ZMA and I read on the label that it should not be taken with dairy and other products containing supplements. Does anyone know if that means that, if taken with dairy, the ZMA will become less potent or if it will have adverse effects? Thanks.


Posted by: Nate K

I believe the calcium inhibits the absorption of the ZMA.


Posted by: fufu

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate K
I believe the calcium inhibits the absorption of the ZMA.

Hmm thanks.

I know that calcium also inhibits the absorption of tetracyclin. I'm assuming it might for most capsule products.


Posted by: scbz01602

Yes, sort of.
It doesn't really inhibit the absorbtion of zinc, but it rather competes for absorbtion. So is it alright if you really want to have a PM shake with some milk for sleed aid? Absolutely, as it's likely that a good amount will be taken in.

It is recommended to take approximately a half hour before bed, and I'm sure a good amount, if not most of it, is absorbed if you take it a half hour before bed and then have a shake with milk in it right before bed.


Posted by: fufu

Quote:
Originally Posted by scbz01602
Yes, sort of.
It doesn't really inhibit the absorbtion of zinc, but it rather competes for absorbtion. So is it alright if you really want to have a PM shake with some milk for sleed aid? Absolutely, as it's likely that a good amount will be taken in.

It is recommended to take approximately a half hour before bed, and I'm sure a good amount, if not most of it, is absorbed if you take it a half hour before bed and then have a shake with milk in it right before bed.

Sounds like a good strategy. Thank you for the information!


Posted by: 40-yard dash_2

Exactly, calcium blocks the absorption of zinc.


Posted by: beerman_420

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate K
I believe the calcium inhibits the absorption of the ZMA.
thats what i thought too


Posted by: Pirate!

Quote:
Originally Posted by scbz01602
It is recommended to take approximately a half hour before bed, and I'm sure a good amount, if not most of it, is absorbed if you take it a half hour before bed and then have a shake with milk in it right before bed.
Exactly


Posted by: brentls49

Too much calcium could cause you to absorb less zinc. Both are also basic substances so they will disolve stomach acid. So taking both in too large a dose is like ODing on antiacid.


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