With so many supplements on the market and the marketing around them its hard to find the good ones from the well marketed ones. I am carious of what real world results are with ZMA.
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It will help in not becoming zinc deficient while lifting and it will also aid sleep that will help you grow.
So far this poll is not going so well 
1 of each ... oh well I guess its one of those works for some and not for others kind of supplements.
1 of each ... oh well I guess its one of those works for some and not for others kind of supplements.
You needed one more option - "used it and it produced "some" positive results. I had to say good but in reality it was minor to moderate.
i think there's too much hype.It's alright, but nothing spectacular. agree with OD
Thats is a good point OD ... next poll I post I make sure to try and cover more areas. Maybe a scale of 1 - 10 poll?? an option being for each number.
an option being for each number.
Most people new to supps think that if they take ZMA it will make them have big muscles. This is not what it is intended for. To say it doesn't work is not fair. It does what it was intended to do, which is aid in Zinc supplementation (heavy lifting depletes it) and aid deep sleep to aid better growth. You might not see results, but you will get them over a period of time. IMO, it is a supp worth taking.
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I take it and it seems to be working
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ZMA will not help promote sleep. It will help you sleep deeper and help elevate testosterone levels. It is also supposed to make dreams more vivid [does for me anyways].
Also, if you take ZMA, take it first before you have a meal containing calcium as calcium will block the absorption on ZMA. So take your ZMA first about 20 to 30 mins prior to your final meal such as cottage cheese before you go to bed.
Also, if you take ZMA, take it first before you have a meal containing calcium as calcium will block the absorption on ZMA. So take your ZMA first about 20 to 30 mins prior to your final meal such as cottage cheese before you go to bed.
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Umm...Hee...
You're suppose to take it on an empty stomach and 30 to 45 min. before bedtime
You're suppose to take it on an empty stomach and 30 to 45 min. before bedtime
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Taking ZMA 30 to 45 minutes on an empty stomach prior to bedtime is correct. If You take ZMA take it first prior to meal containing calcium.
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I feel stupid saying this but I never heard of it.
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Don't feel stupid Firestorm..
You are stupid
Seriously though......I like it....it's not expensive..try it out.
You are stupid
Seriously though......I like it....it's not expensive..try it out.
firestorm
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Sounds wonderful but WHAT IS IT??? What does it do?
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Here you go Fire
ZMA???
Sleep and muscle support with zinc & magnesium
·Promotes restful, restorative sleep
· Supports healthy levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)
· Enhances muscle strength and endurance
· Patented SNAC??? formula
ZMA??? is a synergistic combination of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6, specifically designed to enhance muscle strength, endurance, healing and recovery from exercise. Taken before bedtime, ZMA??? promotes deeper, more restful sleep, which is when maximum healing, and muscle growth takes place. ZMA??? consists of a unique covalently-bound complex of zinc, magnesium and aspartic acid, which enables the magnesium and zinc to reach the bloodstream at the same time so that the desired synergistic effect can be obtained.
ZMA??? Promotes Restful, Restorative Sleep
ZMA??? has been developed to enhance recovery by improving sleep efficiency. ZMA??? is reported to effectively enhance sleep and is recommended to be taken 30-60 minutes before bedtime. Healing, anabolic hormone production and muscle growth are maximized during sleep, so quality sleep is extremely important to all of us.
Clinically Proven Effectiveness for Strength Training
ZMA??? has been used by dozens of world-class Olympic and professional athletes and bodybuilders, including members of the Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins football teams. It is also the only non-steroidal, all-natural zinc and magnesium supplement clinically-proven to increase free testosterone levels, insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) and strength training in athletes. In a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted with NCAA college football players, researchers at Western Washington University found that eight weeks of nightly supplementation with ZMA???:
-Increased plasma zinc levels 29.1%, while placebo levels decreased 4.4% (a 33.5% difference)
-Increased plasma magnesium levels 6.2%, while placebo levels decreased 9.2% (a 15.4% difference)
-Increased total testosterone levels 32.4%, while placebo levels decreased 10.5% (a 42.9% difference)
-Increased free testosterone levels 33.5%, while placebo levels decreased 10.2% (a 43.7% difference)
-Increased IGF-1 levels 3.6%, while placebo levels decreased 21.5% (a 25.1% difference)
-Increased muscle strength 11.6%, while placebo strength increased only 4.6% (a 2.5-fold difference)
Regular Price: $24.95
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DSP Program Price:
$13.46
Zinc for Cellular Growth and Tissue Health
Zinc is an anabolic mineral required for the production of growth hormone and testosterone, which promote healing and growth. In addition, zinc helps reduce fatigue by minimizing the build-up of lactic acid in muscle tissue. Zinc is also necessary for the maintenance of a healthy immune system.
Magnesium for Energy Production and Neuromuscular Function
Magnesium aids in the transport of oxygen to muscle tissue, which promotes strength, endurance and relaxation. Magnesium also activates enzymes necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids.
ZMA??? for Low Energy and Muscle Health
Unfortunately, zinc and magnesium deficiencies are common, and physical activity can increase the need for these important minerals. Numerous studies show that exercise and stress result in significant losses of zinc and magnesium. According to USDA researchers, when exercise-enhanced mineral losses are coupled with inadequate dietary intakes, athletes are at special risk to mineral deficiencies. For those struggling with low energy and fatigue, supplementation of zinc and magnesium may be especially beneficial.
ZMA??? was designed to optimize the absorption and availability of zinc and magnesium during peak times of muscle growth. Both the zinc l-monomethionine and zinc/magnesium aspartate in ZMA??? are unique and highly bioavailable forms of these minerals. The zinc l-monomethionine is absorbed in the front part of the small intestine at the mineral receptor sites, while the zinc/magnesium aspartate is absorbed in the back of the small intestine via an active transport mechanism. In addition, the zinc/magnesium aspartate in ZMA??? consists of a unique covalently-bound complex of zinc, magnesium and aspartic acid, which enables the magnesium and zinc to reach the bloodstream at the same time so that the desired synergistic effect can be obtained. The addition of vitamin B6 further increases the absorption and utilization of both zinc and magnesium.
ZMA??? for Healthy IGF-1 Levels
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) is an anabolic hormone that decreases as we age. During this aging process, there tends to be a progressive decline in protein synthesis, lean body mass, bone mass, and an increase in fat mass. Growth hormones are essential substances produced in the body that help maintain muscle tissue, and support proper body function. Deficiencies in growth hormones may result in fatigue, impaired cognition, muscle weakness, and even emotional imbalance. In healthy individuals, most growth hormones are secreted during the deep sleep cycle. For those who are unable to reach this restorative sleep phase, hormonal deficiencies may result. ZMA??? naturally promotes the deep sleep cycle, where healthy levels of IGF-1 are produced.
Ingredients:
Quantity: 90 Capsules
Daily Use: Men take 3 capsules (women take 2 capsules) daily, preferably on an empty stomach, 30-60 minutes before bedtime
Pill Size: Medium capsule
Shelf Life: 2 Years
Inactive Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule) and Magnesium Stearate
Initial Source: Derived from inorganic minerals that are chelated with amino acids
Processing: Raw materials are blended and encapsulated.
Contains No: Salicylates, sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, preservatives, or artificial colors
Drug Interactions: None known
ZMA???
Sleep and muscle support with zinc & magnesium
·Promotes restful, restorative sleep
· Supports healthy levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)
· Enhances muscle strength and endurance
· Patented SNAC??? formula
ZMA??? is a synergistic combination of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6, specifically designed to enhance muscle strength, endurance, healing and recovery from exercise. Taken before bedtime, ZMA??? promotes deeper, more restful sleep, which is when maximum healing, and muscle growth takes place. ZMA??? consists of a unique covalently-bound complex of zinc, magnesium and aspartic acid, which enables the magnesium and zinc to reach the bloodstream at the same time so that the desired synergistic effect can be obtained.
ZMA??? Promotes Restful, Restorative Sleep
ZMA??? has been developed to enhance recovery by improving sleep efficiency. ZMA??? is reported to effectively enhance sleep and is recommended to be taken 30-60 minutes before bedtime. Healing, anabolic hormone production and muscle growth are maximized during sleep, so quality sleep is extremely important to all of us.
Clinically Proven Effectiveness for Strength Training
ZMA??? has been used by dozens of world-class Olympic and professional athletes and bodybuilders, including members of the Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins football teams. It is also the only non-steroidal, all-natural zinc and magnesium supplement clinically-proven to increase free testosterone levels, insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) and strength training in athletes. In a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted with NCAA college football players, researchers at Western Washington University found that eight weeks of nightly supplementation with ZMA???:
-Increased plasma zinc levels 29.1%, while placebo levels decreased 4.4% (a 33.5% difference)
-Increased plasma magnesium levels 6.2%, while placebo levels decreased 9.2% (a 15.4% difference)
-Increased total testosterone levels 32.4%, while placebo levels decreased 10.5% (a 42.9% difference)
-Increased free testosterone levels 33.5%, while placebo levels decreased 10.2% (a 43.7% difference)
-Increased IGF-1 levels 3.6%, while placebo levels decreased 21.5% (a 25.1% difference)
-Increased muscle strength 11.6%, while placebo strength increased only 4.6% (a 2.5-fold difference)
Regular Price: $24.95
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DSP Program Price:
$13.46
Zinc for Cellular Growth and Tissue Health
Zinc is an anabolic mineral required for the production of growth hormone and testosterone, which promote healing and growth. In addition, zinc helps reduce fatigue by minimizing the build-up of lactic acid in muscle tissue. Zinc is also necessary for the maintenance of a healthy immune system.
Magnesium for Energy Production and Neuromuscular Function
Magnesium aids in the transport of oxygen to muscle tissue, which promotes strength, endurance and relaxation. Magnesium also activates enzymes necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids.
ZMA??? for Low Energy and Muscle Health
Unfortunately, zinc and magnesium deficiencies are common, and physical activity can increase the need for these important minerals. Numerous studies show that exercise and stress result in significant losses of zinc and magnesium. According to USDA researchers, when exercise-enhanced mineral losses are coupled with inadequate dietary intakes, athletes are at special risk to mineral deficiencies. For those struggling with low energy and fatigue, supplementation of zinc and magnesium may be especially beneficial.
ZMA??? was designed to optimize the absorption and availability of zinc and magnesium during peak times of muscle growth. Both the zinc l-monomethionine and zinc/magnesium aspartate in ZMA??? are unique and highly bioavailable forms of these minerals. The zinc l-monomethionine is absorbed in the front part of the small intestine at the mineral receptor sites, while the zinc/magnesium aspartate is absorbed in the back of the small intestine via an active transport mechanism. In addition, the zinc/magnesium aspartate in ZMA??? consists of a unique covalently-bound complex of zinc, magnesium and aspartic acid, which enables the magnesium and zinc to reach the bloodstream at the same time so that the desired synergistic effect can be obtained. The addition of vitamin B6 further increases the absorption and utilization of both zinc and magnesium.
ZMA??? for Healthy IGF-1 Levels
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) is an anabolic hormone that decreases as we age. During this aging process, there tends to be a progressive decline in protein synthesis, lean body mass, bone mass, and an increase in fat mass. Growth hormones are essential substances produced in the body that help maintain muscle tissue, and support proper body function. Deficiencies in growth hormones may result in fatigue, impaired cognition, muscle weakness, and even emotional imbalance. In healthy individuals, most growth hormones are secreted during the deep sleep cycle. For those who are unable to reach this restorative sleep phase, hormonal deficiencies may result. ZMA??? naturally promotes the deep sleep cycle, where healthy levels of IGF-1 are produced.
Ingredients:
Quantity: 90 Capsules
Daily Use: Men take 3 capsules (women take 2 capsules) daily, preferably on an empty stomach, 30-60 minutes before bedtime
Pill Size: Medium capsule
Shelf Life: 2 Years
Inactive Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule) and Magnesium Stearate
Initial Source: Derived from inorganic minerals that are chelated with amino acids
Processing: Raw materials are blended and encapsulated.
Contains No: Salicylates, sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, preservatives, or artificial colors
Drug Interactions: None known
firestorm
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Babsie thank you very very much love!!!!! You sold me on it. I'll give it a whirl. High fives and a slap on the rump kiddo!!!!!!
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Uh shucks Fire. 
I think you'll like it.
I think you'll like it.
If I remember correctly the original studies were done with Twinlabs ZMA Fuel.....
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Men, you need to make sure you aren't taking in 100milligrams or more of Zinc daily... it can promote prostate cancer... while zinc found naturally in food shows no damaging effects... check your vitamins and supplements for the amount of zinc... taking in more than 100milligrams a day can be a negative thing... it's even been shown that too much zinc can block Selenium's role in preventing prostate cancer...
I know zinc is a good thing, but just make sure you aren't overdoing it...
I know zinc is a good thing, but just make sure you aren't overdoing it...
i think thats what he said, if your betime meal is 10-15 mins before you go to bed then taking it 20 - 30 mins before your bedtime meal is taking it on a empty stomatch 30 to 45 mins before bedtime
finished a bottle, didn't notice anything at all while on it...
I only take pure Zinc 30 mg as Zinc Sulphate Capsules and still get decent results.
Will it make it harder to wake up?
