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Title: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Bad Boy Dazza on March 01, 2012, 05:16:32 AM
never had it before...
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: wes on March 01, 2012, 05:17:45 AM
Food
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Royalty on March 01, 2012, 05:25:56 AM
A lot of people are defficient in Zinc & Magnesium. They are important essential minerals.

Just Dont expect drug-like effects!
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Borracho on March 01, 2012, 05:27:45 AM
I heard people get very vivid dreams if they take it correctly. I would try it solely for that.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Bad Boy Dazza on March 01, 2012, 05:50:34 AM
Thanks for the feedback guys  :)
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: makaveli25 on March 01, 2012, 05:57:31 AM
It will give you a weird dreams and a deeper sleep for a few days. That's about it.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Tito24 on March 01, 2012, 06:10:13 AM
food food food
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Bad Boy Dazza on March 01, 2012, 06:11:34 AM
I am having trouble eating at the moment.  I think it is too much stress at work.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Morsprincipium on March 01, 2012, 06:32:42 AM
I really like ZMA.  Deeper sleep, better dreams.  If you can get it cheap it's definitely worth it
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 01, 2012, 06:34:12 AM
youll sleep much better dude.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Bad Boy Dazza on March 01, 2012, 06:35:00 AM
I really like ZMA.  Deeper sleep, better dreams.  If you can get it cheap it's definitely worth it

I got 2 months supply for $30.00
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Megalodon on March 01, 2012, 06:35:52 AM
Spend as much money on supplements as you can. Other people need your money much more than you do.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Bad Boy Dazza on March 01, 2012, 06:35:57 AM
youll sleep much better dude.

This is part of my reason for trying it :-)
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 01, 2012, 06:36:55 AM
This is part of my reason for trying it :-)

if sleep is your goal...

never get married.  don't live near busy roads.  get a vasectomy.  sleep will be plenty!
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Bad Boy Dazza on March 01, 2012, 06:38:01 AM
if sleep is your goal...

never get married.  don't live near busy roads.  get a vasectomy.  sleep will be plenty!

he he  ;D
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: dr.chimps on March 01, 2012, 06:38:34 AM
Food Food...
Glorious Food
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: BigCyp on March 01, 2012, 07:07:01 AM
No but you've wasted one click on my mouse.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: 225for70 on March 01, 2012, 07:22:33 AM
ZMA has a very bio-available form of zinc...Your loads should be 666% bigger...

your wife will thank you
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: xpac2 on March 01, 2012, 11:07:29 AM
You do realize that ZMA was just a front for Balco right? Its useless
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: CT_Muscle on March 01, 2012, 11:53:30 AM
I heard people get very vivid dreams if they take it correctly. I would try it solely for that.

Try 500-1000 mg of GABA and enjoy the ride  ;)
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: funk51 on March 01, 2012, 12:02:43 PM
 ;D victor thanks you....
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Powerlift66 on March 01, 2012, 12:08:11 PM
Yes, great for sleep. Always had sleep problems, ZMA, GABA and some Melatonin.. Lights out, awesome dreaming...
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: MCWAY on March 01, 2012, 12:20:07 PM
I really like ZMA.  Deeper sleep, better dreams.  If you can get it cheap it's definitely worth it

If you find it on clearance, it's a fairly good deal. I got some about a year ago for about $3.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: wes on March 01, 2012, 12:22:40 PM
(http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/flint-v.jpg)

Try some of these just for a laugh.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: galain on March 01, 2012, 01:24:32 PM
I won't tell you you wasted your money...

...but I WILL say that I fucking wasted MY money when I bought it years ago.   ;)
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Post by: falco on March 01, 2012, 01:31:23 PM
For me zma works like sleeping pills but without the next day numbness. And a hard-on every morning :D
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: suckmymuscle on March 01, 2012, 05:36:40 PM
never had it before...

  Magnesium is the most common dietary deficiency in Americans, and it is absolutely essential for Calcium metabolism, DNA transcription, dopamine synthesis and it even lowers plasma LDL cholesterol. I hardly think it is money wasted. Also, Magnesium in ZMA is highly bioavailable unlike the cheap Magnesium oxide from regular supplements that has a bioavailability as low as 20%.

SUCKMYMUSCLE
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: 240_Iz_Nutz on March 01, 2012, 08:48:06 PM
I used it in the past before bed. Would say that it helped some with rest and recovery.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: WOOO on March 03, 2012, 04:45:15 PM
Food

this
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Montague on March 03, 2012, 06:39:04 PM
Zinc also has it’s benefits:
It’s an aromatase suppressor, which can help regulate testosterone production.
Zinc encourages proper cell growth as well as healthy prostate and immune functioning. 
Possessing some anti-inflammatory properties, it’s even been shown to improve certain acne symptoms.

Zinc levels are often lower (even deficient) in physically active people.
Taking a zinc-containing supplement does not seem like a waste.
Just don’t expect any magic to happen from your ZMA formula.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: pac-man on March 04, 2012, 05:19:50 AM
Great for sleep and pretty cheap..not a waste to imo!!
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Montague on March 04, 2012, 06:12:42 AM
Great for sleep and pretty cheap..not a waste to imo!!


ZMA is a good formula providing absorpable forms of zinc and magnesium.
It's unfortunate the way they hyped the initial marketing of it as a super-duper test booster. I think that gave buyers unrealistic expectations leaving them disappointed after trying it.

Maybe a better description is "recovery aid."
Anything that improves sleep architecture can fall into that category, and the ingredients in ZMA go a bit beyond that.
Unfortunately, "aids recovery" isn't quite as sexy a marketing claim as "testosterone booster" under a picture of a contest-ready IFBB pro.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: pac-man on March 07, 2012, 04:14:49 PM

ZMA is a good formula providing absorpable forms of zinc and magnesium.
It's unfortunate the way they hyped the initial marketing of it as a super-duper test booster. I think that gave buyers unrealistic expectations leaving them disappointed after trying it.

Maybe a better description is "recovery aid."
Anything that improves sleep architecture can fall into that category, and the ingredients in ZMA go a bit beyond that.
Unfortunately, "aids recovery" isn't quite as sexy a marketing claim as "testosterone booster" under a picture of a contest-ready IFBB pro.

Thats a really good point.  Supplement companies are great at taking a little bit of science and then blow it completely out of proportion. 
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Montague on March 07, 2012, 04:20:53 PM
Thats a really good point.  Supplement companies are great at taking a little bit of science and then blow it completely out of proportion. 


Yeah, but one of my favorite ploys they use is to combine several different effective, but vastly underdosed ingredients into a "blend." They then post legitimate studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of the individual compounds, but neglect to mention that their product contains about 1/32 the amount used in the study.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: buffbodz on March 17, 2012, 10:34:27 AM
ZMA was a Balco invention by Victor Conte in the late 80's  It does what it says it does.  It will give you a great nights sleep and the deeper the sleep the more your body has a chance to grow from all the hard work you put in the gym.  Diet and exercise are 2/3 of the formula for putting on size and strength.  At least 8 hrs. is needed to get to the stage 4 rem where your body will produce igf-1 and frees up testosterone but most athletes forget about the 8* hrs. needed.  This is where ZMA comes in and does its job.  So If for any reason you can't get the sleep NEEDED to grow.  Use ZMA and see just how important a good nights sleep is to bodybuilding.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: ritch on March 20, 2012, 04:34:35 PM
considering how insanley cheap it is to use nowadays, (I pay $5 a month to use it) why not take it? Magnesium levels tend to be low in people who train, so there is a real need for this one. It's good for you cns and sleep as well.

As mentioned, just don't fall into the bullshit hype of the product...
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Fallsview on April 23, 2012, 09:55:18 AM
ZMA taken at the right time of day works wonders.  Sun must be at the highest point of the sky and weather must be between 65-72 for proper delivery.






EL PACIFICO!
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: xpac2 on April 23, 2012, 06:08:10 PM
ZMA was a Balco invention by Victor Conte in the late 80's  It does what it says it does.  It will give you a great nights sleep and the deeper the sleep the more your body has a chance to grow from all the hard work you put in the gym.  Diet and exercise are 2/3 of the formula for putting on size and strength.  At least 8 hrs. is needed to get to the stage 4 rem where your body will produce igf-1 and frees up testosterone but most athletes forget about the 8* hrs. needed.  This is where ZMA comes in and does its job.  So If for any reason you can't get the sleep NEEDED to grow.  Use ZMA and see just how important a good nights sleep is to bodybuilding.


 ::)
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: andreisdaman on April 23, 2012, 11:56:31 PM
ZMA is actually awesome...I used it for sleep and wow..you go into a nice deep sleep and the dreams you have are like being on LSD...seriously
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: DK II on May 13, 2012, 01:50:49 AM
never had it before...

Yes.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Rickyboy on June 03, 2012, 10:02:44 AM
Problem is that ZMA needs to be taken on an empty stomach and with eating 6-7 meals a day my stomach is never truly empty.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: ritch on June 04, 2012, 09:54:36 PM
Problem is that ZMA needs to be taken on an empty stomach and with eating 6-7 meals a day my stomach is never truly empty.

if your pre last meal was liquid of a small whole food meal, 2 hours could be enough time.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: DK II on June 05, 2012, 04:53:07 AM
if your pre last meal was liquid of a small whole food meal, 2 hours could be enough time.

 ::) ::) ::)

No, because still then you will have the steak from lunch floating around your stomach.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Princess L on June 05, 2012, 05:51:09 AM
Another old thread

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=44580.0
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: WOOO on June 05, 2012, 06:03:20 AM
::) ::) ::)

No, because still then you will have the steak from lunch floating around your stomach.


stomach is empty within 2-3hrs...

http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/basics/transit.html (http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/basics/transit.html)
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: DK II on June 05, 2012, 06:04:59 AM

stomach is empty within 2-3hrs...

http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/basics/transit.html (http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/basics/transit.html)

Maybe you should read what you post.   ;D ;D

50% of stomach contents emptied   2.5 to 3 hours
Total emptying of the stomach   4 to 5 hours
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: WOOO on June 05, 2012, 06:07:47 PM
Maybe you should read what you post.   ;D ;D

50% of stomach contents emptied   2.5 to 3 hours
Total emptying of the stomach   4 to 5 hours

maybe you should read the fine print  ;D

depends on contents... liquid last meal, empty sooner
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: ritch on June 05, 2012, 09:02:04 PM
the bottom line is many bb'er eat 7 meals a day and use the stuff, so empty stomach, or say half empty(full) you would still reap more benefits taking it as to not. $5 a month is all it costs and it will probably help you sleep better as well.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: WOOO on June 10, 2012, 09:36:01 AM
Zma is shit.  Doesnt do shit.  Dont waste your money. Or... Quit asking questions, take the fucking zma, and honestly report your results. 

(http://assets.techdreams.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nuclear_meltdown.jpg)
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: andreisdaman on June 10, 2012, 03:40:36 PM
(http://assets.techdreams.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nuclear_meltdown.jpg)

 ;D
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: Nicademus on July 15, 2012, 09:35:46 PM
ZMA from SNAC is a legit product for sleep.  It has worked for me for over 2 years now.
Title: Re: I just bought some ZMA - have I wasted my money?
Post by: ritch on July 15, 2012, 09:57:15 PM
ZMA from SNAC is a legit product for sleep.  It has worked for me for over 2 years now.

SNAC or any other is the same thing...