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ZMA question

josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2006/12/23, 04:50 AM I bought a multi called "Multi Maxx," wich has extra zinc in it, and a magnesium supplement. I am wondering if this should do the same job as ZMA. Also, the multi has extra chromium. I am wondering what this does. Thanks
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/12/23, 02:21 PM ZMA is all about sleep. If you are 'older', by default it may have some impact on testosterone by default. Zinc in a deficiency state can boost testosterone in older individuals. That being said, sleep is your most anabolic phase of your program, as your rest along with diet will determine much of your progress. ZMA insures sound sleep, in fact enhances your 'quality' of sleep. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2006/12/23, 04:57 PM So for a younger person it wont affect testosterone levels much?
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/12/23, 05:19 PM Nope...all hype. If you look at the one and only study purporting this, it was done by Victor Conte. Balco steroid scandal. They were marketing their 'clear' as ZMA. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2006/12/23, 08:54 PM So what is a good T booster for younger people?
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/12/23, 09:08 PM Eat good and train. There is some research that a high fiber low fat diet will drastically decrease test levels. But the good news is it this is easily taken care of with a change in diet. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2007/01/07, 11:49 AM So you dont think that any of the testosterone boosters actually work?
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2007/01/07, 12:05 PM Yes, but ZMA is not one of them. -------------- "If it ain't broke, you aren't trying."
josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2007/01/09, 09:15 PM Can you make a recomendation for me. I am having a hard time sorting though all the opinions on this topic.