Comment · Wed, August 19, 2020 · ND Owner
Zinc and magnesium timing
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3ric843 · 17 points
Hi everyone,
Most of us know about the ZMA supplements, that combine zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6, to be taken before bed.
I have never bought such supplements, because I was never satisfied of their composition. 2 yearsago, though, I bought the ingredients separately (magnesium and zinc glycinate, and I don't remember what B6 is was, pyridoxal if I remember well but I'm not sure). Dosages were 30 mg zinc, 300 mg magnesium and whatever dose there was in a capsule of B6. Some research I did back then convinced me it was better to take the zinc in the morning, and the magnesium before bed. I don't remember if I took the B6 only with the zinc in the morning or if I also took it with the magnesium. I eventually stopped taking the zinc and vitamin B6.
Now, since I started working out again, I started taking zinc again. But I can't find anywhere that mentions zinc being better taken in the morning, and all seems to point that taking them both together before bed is ideal. So now I don't know what to do.
I take 20 mg sucrosomial zinc (one microzinc capsule) and 400 mg magnesium from magnesium glycinate daily. I currently take zinc in the morning and magnesium before bed. Should I…
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gushfx · 3 points
does the same thing apply with magnesium? like dosing doesnt really matter so long as the body has adequate levels throughout the day?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
Depends on the person. Magnesium does have an acute calming effect. So taking it before bed can be useful. Once your levels are good, and you are at a steady state, that acute effect might be less strong, though.