Taking ZMA w/food?

[vtec96]

I know the general recomendation is to take ZMA on an empty stomach, without any food or calcium......

That's all great, but seems to be against the "general-rule".....
That you should take all vit/min supp's WITH food to avoid any stomach upset! ZMA is a vit/min supp!!

Anyone take ZMA with food ... or if on an empty stomach do you have any stomach problems?

 

[Complete Muscle]

The problem is the zinc competes with calcium for absorption... and calcium always wins. It really doesn't bother my stomach. Just take it at least 1 hr after and 1/2 hr before eating.

 

[vtec96]

Just take it at least 1 hr after and 1/2 hr before eating.

1/2 hour before eating?? Maybe you mean 1/2 hour before bed?

 

[Complete Muscle]

well yeah... I guess everyone can't read my mind! LOL! I meant assuming you're on a bulking diet and you're taking a night time shake, to take it half an hour beforehand.