Hi all,
Just thought I’d share my experience with ZMA. I recently purchased this supplement (10 days ago) in the hope that it would aid sleep and to experience the crazy vivid dreams!
This stuff has assisted a little with my sleep despite consistently waking a couple hours early (still feel rested afterwards). I also experienced the most crazy lucid dream I have ever had on the first night which was a load of fun. Unfortunately the dreams have not continued (damn!). What I’ve been more impressed with however is what it has done for me in the gym after such a short time.
I have made significant strength/muscle gains! I know this sounds a little unbelievable but it’s true. The weight feels significantly lighter which is bloody awesome. I know ZMA is supposed to increase T levels and strength but I’m just very surprised with the results.
There has been one negative effect from ZMA however. In the morning I wake up with red, itchy blotches on my forearms. The go away after by the end of the day but are slightly annoying. I’m assuming that this may be a sign that the product is working? Maybe I need to reduce dose from the standard 3 a day?
Anyway, just thought I’d share my experience. Anyone else get similar results/effects?
Just started taking Biotest ZMA about a week ago. I am having some crazy dreams and one or two nights I had night terror type dreams where you wake up abruptly. I have also noticed I am sweating like crazy in my sleep, like my pillow is soaked when I wake up and I keep my a/c at 70 when I go to bed. my girlfriend is really loving the sweat puddles.
One thing I have difficulty with is taking it on an empty stomach because I usually eat my last meal at 9-10pm (sometimes later, I’m usually working till 7-8 and gym after work). Also I always have a shake right before I go to bed, so I have been trying to take my ZMA 30 mins or so before the shake.
I’m interested in what other people have to say about this too.
[quote]Adam Bomb wrote:
Just started taking Biotest ZMA about a week ago. I am having some crazy dreams and one or two nights I had night terror type dreams where you wake up abruptly. I have also noticed I am sweating like crazy in my sleep, like my pillow is soaked when I wake up and I keep my a/c at 70 when I go to bed. my girlfriend is really loving the sweat puddles.
One thing I have difficulty with is taking it on an empty stomach because I usually eat my last meal at 9-10pm (sometimes later, I’m usually working till 7-8 and gym after work). Also I always have a shake right before I go to bed, so I have been trying to take my ZMA 30 mins or so before the shake.
I’m interested in what other people have to say about this too.[/quote]
The Elitepro mineral support costs a little bit more, but you don’t have to worry about what you take it with.
I never tried the ZMA, but use the Mineral Support regularly, and have popped a couple of Z12’s on occasion. Both give me deep sleep, and certainly no terror-dreams. Usually, I take the Mineral Support with my pre-bed shake, and actually notice a big difference in my recovery (which is huge for me, at 37 years old and training 6, sometimes 7 days a week).
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significant strength and muscle gains? in 10 days? strength, depending on what youre taking, you could notice that immediately in your first workout with a new compound (example: Alpha-GPC). notable muscle gains in 10 days…nope, sorry.
[quote]dez6485 wrote:
significant strength and muscle gains? in 10 days? strength, depending on what youre taking, you could notice that immediately in your first workout with a new compound (example: Alpha-GPC). notable muscle gains in 10 days…nope, sorry. [/quote]
Actually, my statement of “significant” gains was directed more at my strength gains, HOWEVER, there is no doubt that there has been a NOTABLE (your word fits perfectly) difference in muscularity. There is a clear noticeable and measured difference in all body parts.
I have zero reason to bullshit anyone. I was just being objective and surprised by the effect. Yeah, you’re right the strength gain is more evident and expected.
Mallen & Stu, thank you for your input I will check out the Mineral Support with my next order.