Post: #301

I get random boners all the time when I think about these girls I want to fuck. I guess I'm getting enough zinc from the multi, the meat, and the beans I eat.

Post: #302

Is zinc correlated with increased orgasm pleasure?

Yesterday since I knew I had a bang set up that night I took double the usual 50 mg intake of zinc throughout the day and I could swear it was much better.

Post: #303

Just got my test levels measured at a nearby lab...will get results shortly.

Do you think I should try supplementing with Zinc even if test levels come back normal?

Might have to as I actually enjoy experimenting with different supps. looking forward to the exploding O's

Post: #304

After reading this yesterday i went to a GNC and picked up some ZMA. It's some celltech stuff.

Took 4 pills before bed with milk. Waking up, wow i feel great. I slept like a solid rock and there's a subtle grounding to me that i haven't had in a long time.

I also freaking love Oysters. Which is loaded with zinc.

I should try the zinc taste test, but who cares. I feel great.

Post: #305

(05-24-2013 07:08 AM)frenchie Wrote:  After reading this yesterday i went to a GNC and picked up some ZMA. It's some celltech stuff.

Took 4 pills before bed with milk. Waking up, wow i feel great. I slept like a solid rock and there's a subtle grounding to me that i haven't had in a long time.

I also freaking love Oysters. Which is loaded with zinc.

I should try the zinc taste test, but who cares. I feel great.

I looked in GNC yesterday for some ZMA but couldnt find it. The people working there was busy helping other people so I didnt ask them where it was.... I may just order some of the interwebz

Post: #306

(05-24-2013 08:52 AM)Cr33pin Wrote:  

(05-24-2013 07:08 AM)frenchie Wrote:  After reading this yesterday i went to a GNC and picked up some ZMA. It's some celltech stuff.

Took 4 pills before bed with milk. Waking up, wow i feel great. I slept like a solid rock and there's a subtle grounding to me that i haven't had in a long time.

I also freaking love Oysters. Which is loaded with zinc.

I should try the zinc taste test, but who cares. I feel great.

I looked in GNC yesterday for some ZMA but couldnt find it. The people working there was busy helping other people so I didnt ask them where it was.... I may just order some of the interwebz

I got the Cellucor stuff. Go back and ask, it was kind of hidden.

Post: #307

My bottle of plain Zinc just finished, probably going to go get a ZMA bottle.

Post: #308

I've been taking a tiny dose (15 mg zinc gluconate in form of water-soluble tablets) every day and experienced some benefits: greater boners, greater ejaculation amounts, more energy and more muscle gain.

When that ran out, I thought "bigger is better, right?" and sprung for 30 mg zinc picolinate capsules. Taking 1 every few days produced similar positive effects but, being so happy with my zinc's effects, I accidentally ramped it up and took two capsules within 18 hours. Half an hour after consuming the second tablet, I started experiencing chills, headache and nausea, and eventually vomited.

I've never read that even 60 mg in a single day might result in an overdose. Some effect of copper deficiency is mentioned if a person consistently takes over 60 mg a day for months, but in just one day? Wow. I think I'm going to continue taking this stuff once a week or so at most.

Having experienced this from just 60 mg in a single day, I have no idea how you people consistently stomach 150 mg a day or more!

Post: #309

Is it just me or does ZMA make you extremely lethargic.

I woke up feeling like absolute shit and I'm still lazy af

Post: #310

(06-08-2013 10:56 AM)Handsome Creepy Eel Wrote:  I've been taking a tiny dose (15 mg zinc gluconate in form of water-soluble tablets) every day and experienced some benefits: greater boners, greater ejaculation amounts, more energy and more muscle gain.

When that ran out, I thought "bigger is better, right?" and sprung for 30 mg zinc picolinate capsules. Taking 1 every few days produced similar positive effects but, being so happy with my zinc's effects, I accidentally ramped it up and took two capsules within 18 hours. Half an hour after consuming the second tablet, I started experiencing chills, headache and nausea, and eventually vomited.

I've never read that even 60 mg in a single day might result in an overdose. Some effect of copper deficiency is mentioned if a person consistently takes over 60 mg a day for months, but in just one day? Wow. I think I'm going to continue taking this stuff once a week or so at most.

Having experienced this from just 60 mg in a single day, I have no idea how you people consistently stomach 150 mg a day or more!

It may be because you're already getting some zinc from other food sources.


I'm about to buy both Zinc and magnesium which has a host of benefits also. Both these in combination should hopefully make me a better man

Post: #311

I've been taking ZMA by universal for the past week or 2.

It gets me pretty sleepy and I have been having nice deep sleeps, although I usually sleep well regardless so not sure how necessary the ZMA is for my sleep.

I have noticed I have been getting a lot more spontaneous erections which is definitely a plus.

I also received my test levels from my doc:

Total Test: 714

Free Test: 17

Think those numbers are pretty high, but I will continue using ZMA and potentially purchase Opti-Zinc mentioned earlier and perhaps take that in the mornings along with my multi + other supps.

Post: #312

Supplementing zinc through ZMA before I go to bed has helped tremendously with my post work out recovery.

I can now easily get by with 5-6 hours of sleep and naturally wake up an hour or two before my alarm goes off. I normally just lay in bed and fall back asleep for an extra sleep cycle, but I get the impression I could just wing it and start my day.

I also noticed something strangely awesome, women have been looking at me more often. Almost like a deer in headlights type of look. I just feel better all around and definitely feel more of a "manly" essence.

I hate how masculinity is a fleeting thing. Gotta keep chasing it in order to have it.

(06-08-2013 01:21 PM)Emancipator Wrote:  Is it just me or does ZMA make you extremely lethargic.

I woke up feeling like absolute shit and I'm still lazy af

I get pretty groggy in the morning. If you have time, try doing a workout routine in the morning or even better jump rope for a few minutes. When I go into my routine in the morning I'm completely "bleh" but once I start the jump roping business takes over and the cobwebs are all gone.

Post: #313

This may sound like a ridiculous question but wouldn't it just piss the doctor off if I asked him to check my test levels without actually suffering from any decencies that I know of (or getting the impression that my zinc levels/test levels are low).

Post: #314

Rav: Many doctors don't like patients self diagnosing, but fuck them, if they aren't going to do their job, you may as well. You can get blood taken and sent to the same places they do, so if they won't do it, just go for that method.

Post: #315

is mega dosing on zinc making anybody else constipated? if yes, how do i fix that?

Post: #316

JoyStick: is your zinc supplement mixed with other vitamins?

The B vitamins might be the culprit for that problem.

If not, increase fiber and water intake. Water intake like 4 liters a day.

- nutrition over medication -

Post: #317

I also read about zinc in the web. I ended up buying a supplement called arginmax from a gnc store....It also worked very good.

After 3 weeks, I just could not be more happy, I started to worry about satisfying my Ukrainian girlfriend in bed (she is wild)

Now, I am back into my early 20's (34 now)

In general I think good diet and a little bit of this supplements can give you that upgrade...

I read also that there are many other supplements that combined arginine with zinc to have more effect.

Post: #318

(07-02-2013 12:14 PM)JoyStick Wrote:  is mega dosing on zinc making anybody else constipated? if yes, how do i fix that?

Never had that effect on me and I've been taking it for many years. Boron will do that to you, though.

Post: #319

The first week I started taking the 50mg zinc/copper caps I had the most explosive wet dream I had in awhile. No joke that doesn't happen to me ever, maybe once a year. This has definitely made me want to fuck more badly and I'm not even taking the mega dose. I'm gonna finish this current bottle over time and see what happens.

Post: #320

Great article about Zinc benefits from a very reputable source -
http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesM..._Zinc.aspx

Heading to the Vitamin Shoppe today, anyone buy their Zinc there? What should I buy? I have been taking the CalMagZinc for a long time before bed, and its essential for anyone currently training or weightlifting.

I went back and read to see people are concerned about overdosing, here is a section from the article about self testing your Zinc levels;

How To Test Zinc Level

Before you start popping zinc at random, take note that there is an upper limit to dietary zinc. Zinc toxicity has produced poor immune health and infertility, just as low zinc compromises the immune system. Scientists suggest you perform a zinc test to measure your level and then supplement accordingly. Once you start taking zinc, your levels will rise and you should do another test six to eight weeks later for best results.

The simplest way to test for zinc is a taste test that works because we know that taste and smell are dependent on there being adequate zinc in the body. To do this test, get zinc sulfate and put about 1-2 teaspoons in a cup and sip it, holding it in the mouth. If it tastes just like water, you are very zinc deficient. If you taste something slightly metallic, you are moderately zinc deficient. If it tastes disgusting—strongly metallic and unpleasant—your levels are probably adequate. This test is subject to individual taste perception and it is not 100 percent valid, but it is a good place to start.

Other test options are a serum zinc test, but there are factors that can cause inaccuracies such as fluctuations from meals, stress, diurnal variations, and complications from other nutrient deficiencies. A plasma zinc test is another option and it will pick up severe zinc deficiencies, but it won’t indicate a more moderate deficiency. It should not be relied on because even a moderate deficiency will negatively influence health.

Post: #321

(07-07-2013 10:59 AM)puckman Wrote:  Heading to the Vitamin Shoppe today, anyone buy their Zinc there? What should I buy? I have been taking the CalMagZinc for a long time before bed, and its essential for anyone currently training or weightlifting.

Like others mentioned in this thread, I would reccommend Opti-Zinc.

I recently purchased this:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/zinc.html

Good stuff. It also has copper in it at the ideal ratio of zinc:copper.

Post: #322

Anyone here used Spirulina? Just found out about it, seems pretty useful, but I've heard a couple of mixed reports

Post: #323

I been off my Zinc for a month or so.... Think I am gonna get some 50ml pills instead of the 75... specially since I plan on getting some ZMA to.

They say to always take ZMA on a empty stomach... But what if I am drinking a Casein protein shake before bed? Wonder if that will fuck it up an make me feel nauseous.

Post: #324

(07-10-2013 06:46 PM)Cr33pin Wrote:  I been off my Zinc for a month or so.... Think I am gonna get some 50ml pills instead of the 75... specially since I plan on getting some ZMA to.

They say to always take ZMA on a empty stomach... But what if I am drinking a Casein protein shake before bed? Wonder if that will fuck it up an make me feel nauseous.

I'm not familiar with how to go about taking zma but like you mentioned zinc in an empty stomach can cause problems. Do some research or experiment for yourself and see how it works.

Post: #325

(07-10-2013 06:46 PM)Cr33pin Wrote:  I been off my Zinc for a month or so.... Think I am gonna get some 50ml pills instead of the 75... specially since I plan on getting some ZMA to.

They say to always take ZMA on a empty stomach... But what if I am drinking a Casein protein shake before bed? Wonder if that will fuck it up an make me feel nauseous.

Take the zma. Wait thirty minutes. Drink your shake. Go night night.