zma

wasp9166 · 11-07-2008, 10:00 AM

seems i go into a deeper sleep and i have incredible dreams, why is this? anyone know?

tK715 · 11-07-2008, 11:32 AM

don't kno but i gotta try this stuff out.

bimmerchop · 11-07-2008, 12:05 PM

That's because ZMA increases REM sleep. Remembering those "vivid" dreams the next day is a sign it's working

'busa · 11-07-2008, 12:13 PM

What exactly is it? Why do you take it? Does it help you feel more awake the next day?

bimmerchop · 11-07-2008, 12:26 PM

ZMA = zinc monomethionine aspartate, magnesium aspartate, and vitamin B-6. Click the link to read up on it and it's benefits. Yes, you can feel more "awake", if you have a good nights sleep, you should feel a bit more refreshed the next day.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/zma.html

wasp9166 · 11-07-2008, 01:34 PM

its pretty sweet

Dalton · 11-08-2008, 02:38 AM

christ dude what supplements havent you tried

wasp9166 · 11-08-2008, 08:12 AM

tons

Green_Shine · 03-02-2011, 08:59 AM

Bump.

Back to taking these. I forgot how awesome I sleep.

Glight · 03-02-2011, 09:13 AM

This is one of the few things I take every day (actually I just take zinc and magnesium) but yeah, it is great. Re****l sleep, good dreams, etc.

Something like 97% of people are deficient in magnesium and its cheap. Kind of a no brainer IMO.

Green_Shine · 03-02-2011, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glight

This is one of the few things I take every day (actually I just take zinc and magnesium) but yeah, it is great. Re****l sleep, good dreams, etc.

Something like 97% of people are deficient in magnesium and its cheap. Kind of a no brainer IMO.

You live in MI so you know how some winter days can drag. These make me feel so refreshed in the morning. I put my head on the pillow, dream some crazy stuff and wake up without interruptions.

Do these need to be cycled? Why didn't you take the full ON ZMA?

Glight · 03-02-2011, 10:02 AM

I dont cycle it. ZMA is a lot more expensive than just buying magnesium and zinc. I've heard some stories that whole ZMA blend is somewhat of a sham and you get the same benefits from taking the magnesium and zinc independently.

Green_Shine · 03-02-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glight

I dont cycle it. ZMA is a lot more expensive than just buying magnesium and zinc. I've heard some stories that whole ZMA blend is somewhat of a sham and you get the same benefits from taking the magnesium and zinc independently.

I will research into the sham part. Thanks

BMW_Matt · 03-02-2011, 11:10 AM

It works awesome. Love the stuff!

Schrock · 03-02-2011, 11:52 AM

A little anecdote: I use ZMA every once in a while when times are demanding and I know I will only be getting 5-7 hrs of sleep. It's great, for the first week I got really vivid, explicit dreams where I wish I would just keep sleeping. I felt so refreshed in the morning, like I just slept for 4 days and woke up eager to start the day, sans caffeine. It's great stuff, well for the most part.
I would continue to use it everyday, however I have had 2 episodes of hallucinations, both times about 45 mins after taking ZMA lying in bed. My head felt like mush, and felt like blood was squirting around in my head aimlessly. When I would open my eyes it seemed like there was a poka-dotted checkerboard in all of my vision. I tried taking ZMA during the day, say noon, but the feeling of re****lness was negligent. I suppose I still get the zinc and magnesium, but not the same effects. Maybe I am sensitive to the mass quantities? Just a heads up to those who have not tried it.

DME46 · 03-02-2011, 12:11 PM

I take ZMA.

I used to buy Solaray Zinc/Copper... this just makes it more convenient to get Zinc, Magnesium, and B6 at the same time.

I'd only see myself saving possibly 5-10 dollars if I were to buy Zinc/Magnesium/B6 separately. Not worth all the containers and hassle IMO.

Glight · 03-02-2011, 01:19 PM

What does the B6 do? I dont take that part. The savings can actually be pretty significant. Depending on how much you take I bet I save $100 a year buying Zinc / Mag vs. ZMA. Could be wrong though.

Green_Shine · 03-02-2011, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glight

What does the B6 do? I dont take that part. The savings can actually be pretty significant. Depending on how much you take I bet I save $100 a year buying Zinc / Mag vs. ZMA. Could be wrong though.

Plays a key role in the production of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. It is used in the creation of DNA. It’s involved in over 100 crucial chemical reactions in our bodies. It helps form nearly all new cells in our bodies.

Food sources of vitamin B6 include fortified cereals, beans, meat, poultry, fish, and some fruits and vegetables.

DylloS · 03-02-2011, 03:31 PM

what brand do you guys buy? ON?

Green_Shine · 03-02-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DylloS

what brand do you guys buy? ON?

ON. Get some.

11-07-2008, 12:05 PM	#3
bimmerchop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: CT Posts: 11,007 My Ride: spins 4 View My Garage	That's because ZMA increases REM sleep. Remembering those "vivid" dreams the next day is a sign it's working __________________ - Rich - Flickr - Stage 3+ TiAL B5 S4 "A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster." - Jeremy Clarkson euro.techniks EPL \| TiAL \| SDR \| APR \| Stratmosphere \| 034 \| ASP \| SPEC \| Fidanza \| STaSIS \| H-Sport \| AWE \| H&R \| StopTech \| BBS

11-07-2008, 12:13 PM	#4
'busa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,446 My Ride: E90 335i (sold) View My Garage	What exactly is it? Why do you take it? Does it help you feel more awake the next day? __________________

11-07-2008, 12:26 PM	#5
bimmerchop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: CT Posts: 11,007 My Ride: spins 4 View My Garage	ZMA = zinc monomethionine aspartate, magnesium aspartate, and vitamin B-6. Click the link to read up on it and it's benefits. Yes, you can feel more "awake", if you have a good nights sleep, you should feel a bit more refreshed the next day. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/zma.html __________________ - Rich - Flickr - Stage 3+ TiAL B5 S4 "A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster." - Jeremy Clarkson euro.techniks EPL \| TiAL \| SDR \| APR \| Stratmosphere \| 034 \| ASP \| SPEC \| Fidanza \| STaSIS \| H-Sport \| AWE \| H&R \| StopTech \| BBS

03-02-2011, 08:59 AM	#9
Green_Shine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Posts: 373 My Ride: Back seat riding View My Garage	Bump. Back to taking these. I forgot how awesome I sleep. __________________

03-02-2011, 11:52 AM	#15
Schrock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. John USVI Posts: 87 My Ride: Floaties View My Garage	A little anecdote: I use ZMA every once in a while when times are demanding and I know I will only be getting 5-7 hrs of sleep. It's great, for the first week I got really vivid, explicit dreams where I wish I would just keep sleeping. I felt so refreshed in the morning, like I just slept for 4 days and woke up eager to start the day, sans caffeine. It's great stuff, well for the most part. I would continue to use it everyday, however I have had 2 episodes of hallucinations, both times about 45 mins after taking ZMA lying in bed. My head felt like mush, and felt like blood was squirting around in my head aimlessly. When I would open my eyes it seemed like there was a poka-dotted checkerboard in all of my vision. I tried taking ZMA during the day, say noon, but the feeling of re****lness was negligent. I suppose I still get the zinc and magnesium, but not the same effects. Maybe I am sensitive to the mass quantities? Just a heads up to those who have not tried it. __________________

11-07-2008, 11:32 AM	#2
tK715 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SF / LA Posts: 1,104 My Ride: MUNI View My Garage	don't kno but i gotta try this stuff out.

11-08-2008, 02:38 AM	#7
Dalton I'm hot 'cause I'm fly Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY Posts: 4,811 My Ride: goes wshh View My Garage	christ dude what supplements havent you tried

03-02-2011, 09:13 AM	#10
Glight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 96 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	This is one of the few things I take every day (actually I just take zinc and magnesium) but yeah, it is great. Re****l sleep, good dreams, etc. Something like 97% of people are deficient in magnesium and its cheap. Kind of a no brainer IMO.

03-02-2011, 10:02 AM	#12
Glight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 96 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	I dont cycle it. ZMA is a lot more expensive than just buying magnesium and zinc. I've heard some stories that whole ZMA blend is somewhat of a sham and you get the same benefits from taking the magnesium and zinc independently.

03-02-2011, 11:10 AM	#14
BMW_Matt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 13,040 My Ride: Has AWD View My Garage	It works awesome. Love the stuff!

03-02-2011, 12:11 PM	#16
DME46 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ high school girls' bathrooms. Posts: 255 My Ride: has free candy. View My Garage	I take ZMA. I used to buy Solaray Zinc/Copper... this just makes it more convenient to get Zinc, Magnesium, and B6 at the same time. I'd only see myself saving possibly 5-10 dollars if I were to buy Zinc/Magnesium/B6 separately. Not worth all the containers and hassle IMO. __________________ embrace this moment remember we are eternal all this pain is an illusion

03-02-2011, 01:19 PM	#17
Glight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 96 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	What does the B6 do? I dont take that part. The savings can actually be pretty significant. Depending on how much you take I bet I save $100 a year buying Zinc / Mag vs. ZMA. Could be wrong though.

03-02-2011, 03:31 PM	#19
DylloS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NY Posts: 673 My Ride: nothing View My Garage	what brand do you guys buy? ON?

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