lowering of cholesterol levels that can be associated with aging.^56 Inositol is also included as a
cholesterol fighter.
Methionine leads to a natural increase of glutathione, one of the most effective antioxidants
in the body. Methionine, choline, betaine, and inositol are also very useful in the anabolic diet
for their fat burning potential. Taurine is another antioxidant of value which lowers blood
cholesterol and increases the burning of fat as an energy source.
The combination of these substances should provide an advantage in four key areas:- Providing and encouraging alternate energy sources.
- Cutting back on breakdown of muscle tissue.
- Decreasing serum cholesterol.
- Providing antioxidant protection from free radical buildup caused by increased
stress of workouts.
This formula should be taken twice a day, in morning and evening.
Formula 3: The “Insulin Anabolizer” Compound
Formula 3 consists of KIC, OKG, arginine, glutamine, leucine, taurine, alanine, chromium,
and potassium.
As discussed in an earlier chapter, insulin is one of the keys to the muscle producing, fat burning
goals of the Anabolic Diet. As outlined above in Formula 1, KIC, OKG, and leucine all stimulate
insulin secretion and maximize its anabolic effect when used properly. Taurine also increases
the secretion of insulin. Supplemental glutamine leads to decreased muscle breakdown and
increased levels of muscle protein, thus insuring the body doesn’t waste the insulin response.
Arginine, taurine, and alanine also stimulate and maximize the anabolic effects of both insulin
and growth hormone. And while chromium has yet to show any marked anabolic effects in
studies, we use it here as a preventative. As discussed above, the need for chromium increases
with exercise, and chromium deficiency can really play havoc with insulin and any resulting
anabolic effects. We use it here just to make sure that no chromium deficiency will arise (as a
result of the bodybuilder’s rigorous workout) to sabotage growth.
Similarly, much potassium is lost in sweat. This is especially a problem for women who, because
of menstrual flow and the extreme retention and loss of fluids by the body, may experience
pronounced potassium problems. Many women are borderline potassium-deficient, and women
athletes can have a real problem with the combination of menstruation, fluid flow, and the sweat
that comes from training.
The problem can also be severe for males. Even a mild potassium deficiency can lead to fatigue
and decreased performance. A big potassium deficiency can also lead to cardiac problems.
Because so much potassium is lost in sweat and other bodily functions, we add it here just to
insure there won’t be a deficiency.
The basic goal of Formula 3 is to increase and maximize the anabolic, muscle building effects
of insulin and growth hormone after the workout and during rest.
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