Formula 3 should be taken immediately after the workout and just before bedtime.
Formula 4: The “Intracellular Phosphate” Compound
Formula 4 is aimed at increasing energy stores to their highest level by increasing intracellular
high-energy phosphates. It consists of creatine monohydrate, adenosine triphosphate (ATP),
creatine phosphate, histidine, arginine, glycine, and methionine.
Creatine monohydrate is formed in the liver from the amino acids arginine, glycine, and
methionine. Creatine is then taken up by skeletal muscle where it forms phosphocreatine, the
high-energy phosphate compound that replenishes ATP in the phosphocreatine energy shuttle.
Creatine supplementation has also been shown to increase muscle torque during maximal
voluntary exercise^58 and muscle hypertrophy.^59
Histidine facilitates the use of ATP and can serve as an effective buffer for lactic acid production
in the muscle, thus decreasing acidosis and decreasing fatigue. Synthetic ATP has been used for
some time by athletes believing in its ability to positively effect endurance and strength. In
combination with creatine phosphate, creatine monohydrate, and the essential amino acids, this
formula is targeted at increasing phosphocreatine to replenish ATP in the muscle cell as a way
of combating fatigue and providing added benefits in strength and growth.
The main goal of Formula 4 is to actually create more precious ATP for energy in the muscle
cell by using a biochemical process known as the “phosphocreatine energy shuttle” to replenish
it. Phosphocreatine allows for the continual recycling of ATP in the cell, and by maximizing it,
we can provide the muscle with expanded ATP sources and increase protein synthesis while
minimizing catabolism.
This formula should be taken 4 times daily.OTHER BENEFICIAL SUPPLEMENTS
Zinc appears in both the multi-vitamin and antioxidant formulas above, and there is good
reason for this. It plays a significant role in the function of the testicles. In many cases, especially
where a deficiency may be present, it’s been demonstrated to increase the secretion of growth
hormone and testosterone^60 and to raise plasma testosterone and sperm count.61,62 Low zinc can
lead to a decrease in testosterone production, so it’s necessary as a supplement. In the formula
above, I have it at the 50 milligram per day level, but if a deficiency is present or if there are
concerns about zinc levels, another 50 milligram dosage can be added during the day.
Caffeine is also of great use in the high fat diet. It has lipolytic, fat-burning properties that
result in an increase in free fatty acid concentration in the blood, BUT ONLY ON THE
ANABOLIC DIET. In fact, as described earlier in this book, a high carb diet seems to negate
the effect of caffeine. A good, strong cup of coffee 20 minutes or so before a workout is a nice,
natural way to get caffeine and make full use of its benefits.
Borage seed oil or evening primrose oil (Efamol) provides protection for the liver and is
recommended for people who may use anabolic steroids. Both of these oils are rich in linolenic
acid, vitamin E and gamma-linoleic acid (GLA). GLA is a precursor for dihommogammalinolenic
acid, a compound depleted by steroids, alcohol and other drugs. It’s also important for several
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