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empty stomach?

rockandorroll Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/05/22	2003/09/23, 10:59 PM I get really hungry in the evenings so I usually cook up some eggwhites or have a protein shake. I also take ZMA before bed, which is supposed to be taken on an empty stomach. Sometimes I will starve because I don't want to null the effect of the ZMA. I was wondering how long after you eat does your stomach become empty? Man I'm hungry.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/09/24, 03:12 AM A digestion takes 2-3 hours but personally I wouldn't worry too much about cancelling the effet of the ZMA (I would worry more about catabolizing!). Maybe try to wait about one hour.... -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/09/24, 10:41 AM I take my ZMA after my last meal, about 2 hours, then about an hour later have my eggs and cottage cheese with flax. This works great. Calcium is what you have to worry about interfering with the ZMA. It fights fiercely for absorbtion. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
rockandorroll Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/05/22	2003/09/24, 04:22 PM thats a big help. thanks.