Comments on: Magnesium Supplements No.1 For Strength & Muscle Growth!

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:57:53 +0000

oh and if you rub too much in you wont get the runs like you do from ingestion. big plus for me!!

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:56:37 +0000

Magnesium oil is is a much beter way to take it than capsules. it is absorbed 12x faster and near completed absorbtion into the system compared to approx 20% when ingested.

By: ElSmurf

ElSmurf — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:12:43 +0000

Christopher,

I used to take ZMA but switched to cheaper magnesium/calcium/zinc pills, and they have the same effect when it comes to dreams. I actually like the effect it has and I’m kinda addicted to it by now. I always take it 15mins before going to sleep and it deepens sleep as well which is another great side-effect IMO. But that’s also due to the calming effect of the calcium.

As far as I understand, the difference between the stuff I take and ZMA is the B-6 vitamin (and no calcium of course) but I’ve read from several sources that when it comes to the B-vitamins it’s better to take all of them in a complex form, as they heighten eachothers effectiveness. Also, I’m not fond of taking any “stimulating” vitamins before going to bed, which from my experience are the B-vitamins, vitamin C and E (the latter being a great pre-workout vitamin IME)

Anyone else have experience with mineral/vitamin supplementation when it comes to building muscle?

By: Christopher

Christopher — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:51:33 +0000

About ZMA, I am glad to have a chance to report my experience. Since 3 weeks I am taking a ZMA pill before bedtime. The most obvious result for me is incredible dreams.It is like I am dreaming all night. Non stop. And the dreams themselves seems very long, like connected smoothly one to an other. Almost like one very long dream. And large part of them remain vivid in the memory in the morning. They are not bad dreams, rather pleasant one, but still, at first, in the morning, I felt like a bit mentally exhaust from them. And usually I always wake up fast and fresh. Now I like take 5 or 10 minutes to get over those vivid dreams and start my morning routine. Anybody else had notice this strong effect of ZMA on your sleep and on your dreams?

By: Cynthia Clinton

Cynthia Clinton — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:57:10 +0000

Hey Mark,

I see I’m one of your few female commenters lol. I have a tip for your on magnesium brands that are good. I have to take magnesium every day or I can’t sleep, so finding a good one has been very important to me.

Magnesium can upset your stomach and even cause a little bloating because unless you are totally deficient, it’ll act like a laxative. I can’t hang with an upset stomach every day and probably most people wouldn’t want to either. Plus, the tablet form of magnesium is so dry, they are hard get down.

I solved my problem with SoftMag 500mg by Nature’s Life. I get it at The Vitamin Shoppe (there is a website too). They cost about $10 for a 60-day supply – nice! The pills are good size, but since they are a soft gel, they go down like nothing. They are a combination magnesium which has several types of magnesium: magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate complex, and magnesium malate. I don’t get an upset stomach and I only have to take one a day to get all I need.

Worth a try for those who hate taking traditional magnesium products.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:42:11 +0000

@Nando. No I’ve never taken anything like that. I increase my testosterone naturally with food. Your hairline won’t be affected if it’s done naturally.

By: Nando

Nando — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:03:28 +0000

Mark you are A pretty big guy… Have you ever taken any testerone/androgen boosting supplements for example norotiens by la muscle. Also I take magnesium, zinc and cooper from hb I can feel the difference Immediately. Won’t the rise in naturual testosterone effect hairline?

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:16:38 +0000

Excellent contribution Uplift!
Thanks,
Mark

By: Uplift

Uplift — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:45:27 +0000

Gidday, great article. I too have good results with and also recommend ZMA. Both the zinc and magnesium are in highly absorbable forms, and the zinc is in a useable form which doesn’t create a loss of copper, like other zinc supplements.
The zinc/magnesium combo further boosts testosterone support, plus recovery, as zinc also supports immune system function. As I enjoy short intense sessions, regularly training to failure, and regularly incorporting negatives, isometrics and partials, I found myself vulnerable to flus, viruses etc, whenever I reached a certain strength and development level. Since using ZMA, I don’t have the same problem, although I did make changes to my eating style as well. I remember a lot of the original ZMA research was based around sprinters, who were found to be cronically low in both zinc and magnesium, with corresponding low testosterone levels, and compromised immunity, which supplementing with ZMA addressed. As many of the same issues are applicable to sprinting, muscle gain and weight training, I feel ZMA use is pertinant for weight trainers and body builders. It works for me anyway. I usually get mine from the USA via internet, as the prices charged for the identical brand and product here, by supplements stores, are absolutely ridiculous. However, some Ebay stores often have fairly good prices.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:54:26 +0000

Rob,
The book will be released later this week.
Ok, for now all you need for now is to not carb-up. I’ll keep everyone posted on the book’s release.
@ Kimberly, you’re right about that statistic. Think of how many of that 97% are trying to build muscle with this magnesium deficiency, not a good move.
Mark

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:20:16 +0000

I read in some nutrition magazine that about 97% of Americans are magnesium deficient! This little mineral is cheap. Get it and feel how fast your muscles can recover. Oh, and it helps you uhm…have regular bowel movements too. 😉 That’s part of being healthy too. Well….someone has to say it, I guess I’ll be the one. LOL! And magnesium is quite a little helper to all the other healthy nutrients you best be consuming as well.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:33:15 +0000

Hi Mark,

I’m looking forward to getting a copy of ‘Total Six-Pack Abs’ when it’s released. In the meantime, can you tell me what tweaks need to be made to the MANS Diet if my goal is to lose bodyfat (rather than gain mass)? Should I count calories? Do I still carbo load during the 36-hour window? Basically, I’m looking to cut rather than bulk. Thanks.

By: zantacruz

zantacruz — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:01:36 +0000

Thanks for the tip, will stack up tomorrow.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:38:15 +0000

Hi Andrew,

Go for it. I think H&B are fine. Take one at breakfast and one at a later meal.

Mark

By: Andrics

Andrics — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:23:57 +0000

Hi Mark ,
this is where the forums will come in handy in your future site. Was looking at HB magnesium at a sale price of around £1.50 !!! but concerned about their quality. The big difference in HB and Doctors best is the lack of high absorption additive in the HB.
what do you think?

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:58:08 +0000

Hi Mace and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your experience. That’s 2 recommendations for ZMA.
Mark

By: Mace

Mace — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:50:26 +0000

Hi guys, Mace here new to musclehack just thought I would comment , Ive been on zma for about 45 days it really works Ive noticed my recovery time is shorter too, this proprietry blend in zma boosts the libido as well, haven’t had any side effects as yet. cheers.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:47:29 +0000

Hi Jexxer,
Thanks for the list of side-effects of too much magnesium.
Cheers,
Mark

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:46:09 +0000

Hey Muata,
I’m good man. Thanks for that. No I haven’t tried ZMA, I’m just taking a regular magnesium supplement with food.
Cheers,
Mark

By: Jexxer

Jexxer — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:43:03 +0000

1 Scoop of BSN’s NO-Xplode supplement has 90% of the daily value of Magnesium in it. I find that it works quite well. The absorption varies with intake. It’s better to take Magnesium with a meal . The side effects for taking too much Magnesium are Diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dehydration. Avoid consuming alcohol or diuretics when taking magnesium.

By: Muata

Muata — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:41:47 +0000

Mark,

What’s going on bro? Hey, your guns are looking good my friend! Have you tried taking ZMA supplements, which contain magnesium?