Must I take ZMA before night? Can I take it at other times of day?
Wouldn’t it get in the system faster if you emptied the capsules into your mouth and downed with water?
I’m almost 100% positive I’m severly deficient. I have the symptoms of zinc deficiency. Can I take more than the suggested “3 capsules” daily? Like five or six capsules? Would there be additional benefit or would it be a waste? Like a couple in the morning, a couple pre and post workout, and a couple before bed? I need to get my levels up ASAP.
[quote]Lejes wrote:
Must I take ZMA before night? Can I take it at other times of day?[/quote]
ZMA can be taken any time of the day.
[quote]Lejes wrote:
Wouldn’t it get in the system faster if you emptied the capsules into your mouth and downed with water?[/quote]
No, the capsules breakdown easily once the product enters the GI tract.
[quote]Lejes wrote:
I’m almost 100% positive I’m severly deficient. I have the symptoms of zinc deficiency. Can I take more than the suggested “3 capsules” daily? Like five or six capsules? Would there be additional benefit or would it be a waste? Like a couple in the morning, a couple pre and post workout, and a couple before bed? I need to get my levels up ASAP.
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Don’t use more than the recommended dosage of ZMA. As long as you use it consistently, 3 capsules daily should be plenty to restore and maintain zinc and magnesium levels.
[quote]IFR Pilot wrote:
What is up with the “avoid taking with foods and supplements containing calcium”?
My protein shake has calcium and I like to take my ZMA at night with my night shake…
What am I losing out on? Would it be better to take them 2 hours or so before my bedtime shake?
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I believe calcium interferes with the absorbtion of zinc and magnesium. I’m not exactly sure what the process chemically is there, but I can tell you, it is a noticeable difference. Take the ZMA or the shake earlier would be my advice.
The recommended dose of ZMA is plenty. That’s a lot of Zinc and Magnesium. Your body will get rid of excess, so taking extra is a waste of money. Take the ZMA 3 hours after food or calcium or you’re wasting your money.