ZMA Confusion

[big_mitch]

I recently started taking ZMA in order to help my gains. On the bottle, it says to take on an empty stomach, and avoid taking with food or supplements containing calcium. Does this mean I just shouldn't take in calcium right before taking ZMA, or how long before taking it? I sure hope it does not mean ruling out calcium all day, as this would mean not drinking milk. Also, how long should I wait after eating to take ZMA. I find if I take ZMA on an empty stomach, I wake up hungry in the middle of the night. Can someone help me please.

[Wolfgar73]

I took ZMA PM before and I Had my protein shake about 1 hour before bed and took my ZMA right before I felt I was getting sleepy..Usually about 2 hours after I have my shake and I never had any stomach problems...just space out your ZMA after your last meal...give it atleat an hour or 2.

[Saint Patrick]

Calcium fights with ZMA for absorbtion if they are taken around the same time, thus decreasing the effectiveness of the ZMA.