Few Questions about ZMA.

[srocco112]

If you are not deficient in Zinc or Magnesium, would taking ZMA have an adverse effect? It is claimed that if you are deficient, then taking ZMA will help maintain a healthy hormone level in males. So, could this actually have a harmful effect if you are taking in all this Zinc that your body does not need?

Also, I have been taking ZMA for about the past year, daily, without any breaks. Many people will say that there is no need for taking time off, however, I plan on taking the whole month of January off just to take a break from all supps I have been running daily. Will I notice any difference in feeling due to maybe a drop in T, or a decrease in size since I will no longer be dosing ZMA daily, or even a change in libido or performance since this supp is claimed to increase your T levels a bit?

Just looking for some further info on this product, any help is great.

 

[BurghHardcore]

srocco, I do not have any direct answers to your questions, sorry about that LOL. But I do notice a slight increase in recovery and deeper sleep when taking ZMA. As long as you're not taking massive amounts of zinc a day, the zinc contained in a ZMA supplement should have no harmful effect at all. Even if you are not deficient, taking it will help ensure you do not BECOME deficient. It's so cheap nowadays it's a staple for me. One of the first supplements on my list when I make an order.

As for how you're going to feel w/o the ZMA....who knows. If you have trouble getting to sleep you may or may not experience something there....maybe with recovery. It's hard to tell on an individual basis. I would not anticipate any loss in size, but I know for me it slightly improved libido. Whether that is b/c I feel more rested while taking it who knows.

 

[Bnatural]

As far as the ZMA goes, you won't have a deleterious effect from using the product. With the potential for slightly lower T levels due to various reasons, ZMA can help raise those T levels to normal or near normal (not above your normal baseline though). Improved sleep quality is the first notable effect. By working out a daily activity you can/will deplete both zinc and magnesium, so a ZMA supplement would be a wise choice after picking up a multi vitamin.

 

[AtomicFox]

As far as I know ZMA does nothing if you already have optimal zinc levels in your body. However being zing defficient leads to lower testosterone levels.

I normally use it during PCT to improve sleep and to make sure that my zinc levels at least are fine.