Simply increase the amount of fluid you add to your powder. I experienced the same thing, but adding 2-3 more ounces of water dissolved the rest right up. Using a shaker bottle instead of mixing it via spoon may help.
A 20 oz. shaker container with a locking-fit top works for me. With 5-7 good shakes, I get a frothy, good tasting (root beer float) drink with all the mix dissolved.
tried the apple berry last night with mixed results-
the flavor itself made me want to vomit. I waited for about half an hour afterwards until I got so drowsy that i had to go to bed- the packet itself says wait an hour, but I have read all kinds of different time suggestions here.
my heart was pounding for a while after I got in bed, but I think I fell asleep a little quicker than usual. I slept between 8 and 9 hours, waking up a couple times briefly in the morning then dropping back off. I still felt sick (I have been sick for over a week now) when I got up, and there is a feeling I get those rare occasions when I get a REALLY good and restful sleep, and that was not there this morning.
BUT I think I may have still had food in my stomach when I took it, and they heat the dorm to ungodly high temperatures which sometimes keeps me from being comfortable at night in itself, so I’ll wait until I try to other packet more carefully before I judge.
I, as well, tried the apple berry last night. I loved the taste, mind you I can eat just about anything. I had it with 5 grams of glutamine. Slept well.
Krasnayafleur- I’m wondering since you’re a smaller person if you’d need a full pack?
People have mentioned that the effect of ZMA might be from the accumulation of zinc and magnesium and subsequent rise in blood levels, taking around six weeks or so.
I wondered that too… I have no idea. I think normally they say 3 scoops for men and 2 for women (or maybe 4 and 3, i don’t remember) but I don’t know how that relates to the individual packets.
Also pete- I believe someone (Charlie?) suggested that ZMA is one of the supplements whose effects you can notice right away? I would have thought that once depleted levels were restored, you might notice a decreased effect… but I assume by accumulation you mean levels rising above normal.
I don’t know I would definitely defer to what Charlie said if he said that but as far as accumulation I think even before talking about rising to above normal if you were deficient one night wouldn’t be enough to raise your blood levels immediately ?
Im sure one night wouldn’t do it, thats not really what I meant…
I was kind of addressing a different subject, wondering if ZMA becomes more or less effective with extended use or if there is no difference? It just seems like with extended use of anything (at a constant level) there would be a levelling off of the effects…
If one is training consistently then minerals are being depleted almost everyday. Wouldn’t it be like taking your vitamins everday then stopping for a few days?
yes of course… silly question on my part :o
Forgot to ever offer my feedback on the sample. I thought that the shakes worked very well and I got great sleep the nights I used them but from the two nights alone I couldn’t really conclude whether they were more effective than the capsules.
anyone have feedback for the forum. i’m wanting to get some zma but i’m not sure which one i want. Charlie, what did you and your athletes think at this point. is it worth the extra price?
I got the samples and thought they were great… But I think that the capsules work just as good, except for the fact that maybe the nightcap can be absorbed faster? I went ahead and ordered myself the capsules… cheaper and have the same amounts of ZMA in it so… just my thoughts
Is there a discount still for the powder?
I ordered mine a few weeks ago and haven’t gotten anything yet. Any ideas?
All CharlieFrancis.com members get a special discounted price for ZMA Nightcap. Free sample packets are also still available. Just go to www.snac.com and provide your name, address and request for a free sample of both flavors. Make your request in the “Ask Victor” section. You can also call the toll free number and make your request for the free packets.