Zinc the natural test booster?

[stoked187]

So ive run into alot of things lately and found some intresting articles on zinc. there are claims that it boosts you testosterone levels, exact unknown.here are some bennies
1. Increased muscle strength and endurance.

2. A decrease in muscle cramps and pulls.

3. Faster healing and recovery from injuries.

4. Improved concentration and alertness.
but it also has other benifits as well as immune resistance, digestion, reproduction (higher sperm count and moltility), physical growth, diabetes control, taste and smell. and a whole lotta others. The main biochemicals in which zinc has been found to be necessary include: enzymes and enzymatic function, carbohydrate metabolism and protein synthesis. so theres a lot of ways to get zinc. from multi-vitiams and most other supplements just look on the label theres a good chance zinc in there. so more than likely your getting your daily allowence just by taking a vitamin but be forewarned. zinc can be toxic at levels over 150-450mg a day, sideffects of taking to much include:stomach cramps puking and the shits. I dont know you guys probably know this stuff I just thought i'd share anyway. I plan'd on taking zinc pills along with a multi-vitamin but then i realized that the protein drink im taking has zinc, not to mention Other good food sources include beans, nuts, certain seafood, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals, and dairy products.
whether this stuff is true I dont know from personal experience, but its something im gonna pay more attention too and if i notice anything ill fill you in.

 

[jon1320]

Good post...

But contradicting this post, Iv'e read stuff claiming that zinc has no testosterone boosting properties. Zinc has been proven to cure acne (in some). The exact cause of acne isn't exactly known, but scientists and doctors believe that puberty (higher testosterone levels) or rapid changes in hormones, that cause the oil levels on ones face to change.

A quick google search of something like "zinc acne" "zinc acne cure" would show articles with reliable sources proving that acne is linked to zinc deficiency.

as far as a natural test booster

Tribulus Terrestris <- now thats a natural test booster!!

 

[stoked187]

thanks man, I mean I just read all this stuff but as far as actually trying it out 1st hand I dont know. but damn im gonna check out what Tribulus Terrestris is right now!

 

[beerdrinker]

From what I've read about Tribulus, it's a libido enhancer, but does absolutely nothing for Testosterone.

 

[chaos13]

zinc also helps recovery during sleep

 

[stoked187]

so do u take it when u wake? is a vitiman ok or should you need more?

 

[jon1320]

Well from my knowledge.. zinc is a hard mineral to absorb. Taking 3 zinc tabs a day (150mg) would be about right.

 

[stoked187]

but what if you take that and a multi=vitiman plus protein that has zinc and not to mention and type of meat you eat that has zinc?isnt that goin over the 150? Which can become dangerous if used on a daily basis? please let me know cause I really dont know,I just wanna learn man. thank you.

 

[jon1320]

Well, it may be over your *Daily Value, yes. It could also be dangerous, sure. But it would take a lot of zinc to do any type of harm what so ever to yourself. The only way you're guna hurt yourself is if you swallow a penny (which is 98% zinc) and ways over 2 grams.
so 150 mg zinc + whatever u get from meat + whatever from multi (100mg)
thats like 500 TOPS, which of that, your body will obsorb 50mg's from digestion.

 

[chaos13]

your body will only absorb as much as it needs the rest will just be shitted and pissed out

 

[redsamurai]

tribulus enhances your libido by enhancing your natural testosterone output..........it's nothing earth shattering mind you, but the stuff does seem to work.

 

[chicagobuffedbod]

Men need more zinc than females. And the more ejaculations a man emits the more zinc he should take in order to replace what has been "ejected." So for all you horn balls that wank it every night make sure you take some extra zinc!
It's great for speeding up recovery from colds too.

 

[ALIN]

ZMA does help me sleeep

 

[jon1320]

Men need more zinc than females. And the more ejaculations a man emits the more zinc he should take in order to replace what has been "ejected." So for all you horn balls that wank it every night make sure you take some extra zinc!
It's great for speeding up recovery from colds too.

Ordered 3 bottles, next day air =]

 

[chicagobuffedbod]

Hahaha...atta boi Jon...

 

[Nelson Montana]

DX7 has all the zinc you can possibly use plus dozens of other ingredients. Why buy zinc seperately?

Trubulis doesn't hold a candle to UNLEASHED.

 

[chicagobuffedbod]

Oh geez...everywhere I turn there's Nelson selling his "miracle" product.

 

[jiggagold]

should i take 100mg in the am and 100 mg pm?

 

[jon1320]

sounds fine

 

[ekbenzo]

as far as otc testosterone boosting,the best imo are fadogia based(myogenx,etc.),resveratrol(high dose orally) and nette root extract(60-95%concentration/divanil).tribulus is great as far as libido but it doesnt really increase test.extra zinc is good for u if u r deficient in it and b4 sleep.

 

[the_alcatraz]

puts me to bed.

 

[beefybull]

ZMA is too expensive. Zinc & Magnesium are both cheap.
A large portion of the US population is magnesium deficient.
Zinc should be taken up to 100-150mg/day.
(Most multivitamins only contain 10-25mg of zinc.)

 

[nzrodney]

The Benefits from the Zinc Supplementation:

In a study of men given Zinc for three to six months, their serum testosterone levels increased by an average of 92.8 percent. Zinc is essential for every tissue of the male body, but particularly for the reproductive system. Adequate Zinc levels are essential to maintain both testosterone levels in the blood and reproductive health. The testes and prostate need particularly high concentrations of Zinc to function properly. In men over 40, testosterone deficiency is very common. A lack of Zinc is a known cause of impotence. Scientific research has found that Zinc also increases sperm counts and improves fertility.
(Studies by: Dr. R. Blakoe)

 

[John McLane]

Well from my knowledge.. zinc is a hard mineral to absorb. Taking 3 zinc tabs a day (150mg) would be about right.

Well I have been taking 25mg a day of zinc picolinate - thats all the label says you should take - 1 tab a day - so how much should I be taking?

 

[Burpees]

ZMA is too expensive. Zinc & Magnesium are both cheap.
A large portion of the US population is magnesium deficient.
Zinc should be taken up to 100-150mg/day.
(Most multivitamins only contain 10-25mg of zinc.)

http://www.supplements101.com/ISS_ZMA_p/isszma.htm


ZMA by ISS Research 90 Capsules
ZMA is a unique patent-pending anabolic mineral support formula containing highly bioavailable forms of Zinc and Magnesium as Zinc/-Monomethionine and covalently bound Zinc/Magnesium Aspartate. Formulated with Vitamin B6 to further enhance Zinc and Magnesium absorption and utilization. ZMA is a powerful non-steroidal, all natural dietary supplement clinically proven to increase free Testosterone and Insuline Like Growth Factor (IGF-1) levels and enhance muscle strength significantly greater than placebo during a strength training program.

Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium stearate.

Directions: Women, take two, men, take three capsules daily, on an empty stomach, 30-60 minutes before bedtime. For best results, avoid taking with dairy or other calcium-containing foods or supplements.


Serving Size: 3 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30

Amount Per Serving:

Zinc: 30 mg
(as /-monomethionine and aspartate)
Magnesium: 450 mg
(as aspartate)
Vitamin B6: 10.5 mg
(as pyridoxine HCl)

Other Ingredients:
Gelatin, Magnesium stearate.

You're saying that's not a good ratio, you would still add another 70-120mg of zinc?

 

[westsidejogger]

A couple weeks later, I really feel the Blakoe ring is increasing my testosterone levels. One indication is that I have the male smell in my sweaty armpits, due to the hormones, that I have not had for a long time

 

[Nelson Montana]

A couple weeks later, I really feel the Blakoe ring is increasing my testosterone levels. One indication is that I have the male smell in my sweaty armpits, due to the hormones, that I have not had for a long time

Please do not resurrect outdated 6 year old threads for this bullshit.