Zma...

[V1sual B1nar]

Thought i would try some ZMA as it is supposed to be a natural test booster, improve recovery and lots of users have reported sleep aid.

This sounded great, ive been taking the stuff for 3 weeks now and i have to say im having alot of trouble sleeping.

Ive tried it before bed, with / without food. Even around 4-5 hours before bed, i just cant sleep. Seems to be working more like caffeine for me.

The days i dont take it, i fall asleep just how i should do, only when i take it do i have trouble.

I think its just giving me abit of stomach upset which is causing me to stay awake.

Also as its supposed to be a natural test booster i have to say since ive been taking it, im alot LESS urm horny than normal. So much more less that im just not getting any urges to do anything, even with my girl. I dont understand why this product is doing the opposite of what its supposed to do for me. I bought it for the recovery and partly sleep aid, not the test before anyone mentions i dont need it at my age.

Can anyone think of an explanation which would explain things?

[khris]

I have also noticed im a lot less horny, duno what the deal is, But since taking it I think it works better 1.5 hours before sleep and a shake.

[beN123]

You not taking it close to any calcium intake are you?

[V1sual B1nar]

Urm i dont think so. Ive tried all sorts, due to the sleep problem ive even tried taking it like 4-5 hours before sleep and still no luck. The two things its supposed to do, for me is doing the opposite. Maybe one of the ingredients doesnt agree with me, but also affecting hornyness too? hmm

[Lucky_jim]

maybe you are too young? if your at university your test levels will be bouncing anyway esp if you under or early twenties

To be fair I have never come across this problem before

[aq3of8]

I was wondering if my libido was down to the ZMA too!
But sometimes I get to sleep great! I usually take it, a multivit and omega 3 and alot of water and just hit the sack. Much deeper sleep than usual, and when i wake up I feel alot more rested!

Think I might cut it out for the next few weeks and see if theres a change!
what other recovery products are out there then apart from ZMA?

[Mark71]

Done a bit of searching and found several reports commenting on ZMA side-effects caused by over-dosing:

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Having too much zinc can result in:

* Requiring more dietary copper
* Nausea, vomiting, dehydration
* Stomach problems


Too much magnesium in your body might give you:

* Diarrhea
* Gastrointestinal distress


A vitamin B6 overdose may lead to:

* Numbness of hands or feet
* Muscle Spasms
* Sleeplessness
* Agitation

Maybe 3 caps is too much for your body. Or maybe your eating too much of one of the ingredients. For instance:

Foods high in B6:

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Vitamin B6 Rich Foods List - Milligrams - Portion
Liver up to - 0.70 - 100g
Rabbit - 0.50 - 100g
Fatty Fish up to 0.65 100g
Red & Green Peppers (raw) - 0.35 - 100g
Cod - 0.35+ - 100g
Turkey - 0.32 - 100g
Hazel nuts - 0.60 - 100g
Peanuts - 0.48 - 100g
Cashew nuts - 0.43 - 100g
Potato - up to 0.33 - 100g
Chicken - 0.29 + - 100g
Beef - 0.25 - 100g
Pork - 0.24 - 100g
Wheat germ - 3mg - 100g
Wheat bran - 1.4 - 100g
Breakfast cereals (fortified) - up to 1.5 - 100g
Bacon - 0.27 - 100g

Foods high in Zinc:

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Zinc Rich Foods List - Milligrams - Portion
Oysters - 25 + - 100g
Shellfish - 20 - 100g
Brewers Yeast - 17 - 100g
Wheat Germ - 17 - 100g
Wheat Bran - 16 - 100g
All Bran cereal - 6.8 - 100g
Pine Nuts - 6.5 - 100g
Pecan Nuts - 6.4 - 100g

Foods high in Magnesium

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Magnesium Rich Foods List - Milligrams - Portion
Wheat bran - 500 - 100
Brazil Nuts - 400 - 100
Wheat Germ - 280 - 100
Almonds - 260 - 100
Cashew Nuts - 240 - 100
All Bran - 200 - 100
Shredded Wheat - 125 - 100
Weetabix - 120 - 100
Soya Beans - 100+ - 100
Most other Nuts - up to 100 - 100
Plain Chocolate - 100 - 100
Figs - 70 100
Beans / Lentils - 50+ - 100

Also, I noted your not the only one with the sleeplessness problem. There's quite a few others out there who experience the same.