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My Seven Day Cleanse, Day 1

Jan 25

Written by: Charles Poliquin
1/25/2010 8:00 PM 

Monday January 25, 2010

This is day one of my seven day nutritional cleanse. I will post every day exactly what I have done with comments so we can all learn  from it.
 
Upon awakening:
15 grams of Primal Fiber 1 in a full glass of water, 2 tablespoons of liquid chlorophyll are added to the mix for further alkalinization.
 
Meal 1:
Primal Clear pH, 3 scoops in ≤ liters water
20 grams of glutamine
10 B.C.A.A. Excellence
5 Yang-R-ALA
 
Meal 2:
30 grams of Phyto Px in ≤ liters water
20 grams of glutamine
10 Amino Acid Supreme
10 B.C.A.A. Excellence
5 Yang-R-ALA
1 Über C
2 P1P2 Balance
 
1 serving of asparagus

Meal 3:
Primal Clear pH, 3 scoops in ≤ liters water
20 grams of glutamine
2 Multi-Intense without Iron
10 B.C.A.A. Excellence
1 Über C
2 P1P2 Balance
 
Meal 4:
30 grams of Phyto Px,mixed in ≤ liters of pure water
 
20 grams of glutamine
10 Amino Acid Supreme
10 B.C.A.A. Excellence
1 Über C
2 P1P2 Balance
1 serving of asparagus
1 added two Holy Basil to deal with headaches.
 
Meal 5:
Primal Clear pH, 3 scoops mixed in ≤ liters of pure water
20 grams of glutamine
5 Yin-R-ALA
2 Hepato Force
4 Über Mag
 
Meal 6:
30 grams of Phyto Px mixed in ≤ liters of pure water
20 grams of glutamine
1 Perfect E 3.0
2 Hepato Force
5 Yin-R-ALA
4 Über Mag

Before bed:
30 grams of Phyto Px mixed in ≤ liters of pure water
20 grams of glutamine
1 Perfect E 3.0
2 Hepato Force
5 Yin-R-ALA
4 Über Mag
 
15 grams of Primal Fiber 1 in a full glass of water, with 2 tablespoon of liquid chlorophyll added to it.
I also drink a supplemental glass of water within 10 minutes of doing the fiber solution.
 
4 pumps of Topical Mag on skin.
 
Comments:
My workout, which was done between meal 2 and meal 3, required a lot of mental effort.
I did upper back and shoulders, did 36 sets of 15 R.M. in 60 min, after warm-up. I am keeping the reps up as I am more interested in increasing circulation during the cleanse than going for maximal load. Very few people know how important is the lymph in cleanse. Since the lymphatic system does not have an inherent muscle to circulate like the heart does for blood.

I am adding more amino acids than the average cleanse, the point being that I have more muscle mass than the average individual and would like to keep as much of it on as I detoxify. Furthermore, as seen in the Biosignature course, amino acids are the primary conjugates in the phase 2 detoxification in the liver.
 
My urine is very acidic today, and it smells like downtown New York City. Note to self, buy limes today to add to drinking water, and drink even more water.
 
I have an headache that started at meal 2. And something odd for me, my sinuses are slightly congested. I am at altitude now, doing this cleanse at my house in the Colorado Rockies. The air quality is great. And it is sunny as almost every day, that helps with morale.

Tomorrow, I am going to add Methylator Plus 3.0. Even though I methylate well normally, I sense I need to support this system more during  this period.
 
Tonight, I am taking an Epsom salt bath to further detoxify.  I have chosen to do one physical form of detoxifying a day to help things go faster.
 
I seem to feel better after the Phyto Px drinks than the Primal Cleanse pH. No cravings, probably because I eat clean 90% of the time. The only foods that come to mind are Fiji apples and raspberries.

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19 comment(s) so far...

Re: My Seven Day Cleanse

Hi Charles, was there anything specific behind your asparagus timing other than appetite?

By Ben Carpenter on   1/26/2010 7:18 PM

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Very interesting post! Thanks for sharing this Charles. Your posts on the blog have been of great help and inspiration. Greetings from sunny & snowy Finland :)

By Kaisa Jaakkola on   1/26/2010 7:19 PM

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Coach
Looking at meal 2 and 3 I notice the inclusion of antioxidants pre and post workout. I have recently heard that vitamin C and E inhibit insulin sensitivity post workout. I still take vitamin C post workout, but wonder if I am acheiving sub-optimal results. Can you provide me with a better understanding as to whether antioxidants are benificial pre and post workout?

By Jason Kusick on   1/26/2010 7:19 PM

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Charles,
I am curious to know why the two servings of asparagus?
Is there a (near)complete elimination of foods for the week?
George

By George Chiappa on   1/26/2010 7:19 PM

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Charles,

This cleanse sounds truly insane, however I am very admirable of your work and also your knowledge. Hope it all goes well.

regards

charlie
moore2fitness

By charlie moore on   1/26/2010 7:19 PM

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Hey Charles great post I look forward to reading more regarding the other six days. Could you please recommend links or referred reading where I may learn more about other types of physical detoxification and alkalinisation. Thanks for your time big man.

By Chris King on   1/27/2010 6:19 PM

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At this rate Charles you will be almost as buff as me!! Good luck :)

By Neil mcteggart on   1/27/2010 6:20 PM

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Charles,

Will the liver detox have any impact on the size of the kneecap skinfold? (I.e: reduce it post the protocol?)

thkx

Regine

By Regine on   1/27/2010 6:30 PM

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Thanks for the comments. This is not an easy cleanse, but is rewarding. I've responded to a few questions below.

Ben and George, Nothing special behind the asparagus. I only use a green vegetable of the day. Today (Day 2) is celery.

Jason, It is a myth that Vitamin C and E inhibit sensitivity post workout. Vitamin C post workout improves free testosterone, and reduces cortisol!

By Charles Poliquin on   1/27/2010 6:29 PM

Re: My Seven Day Cleanse, Day 1

Thanks for the info Charles. How many calories are you consuming daily? Will this 7-day cleanse cause any muscle loss? I cannot afford to do a cleanse like the one you are doing, any suggestions on how an average weight training male can do a cleanse more realistically? cheers!

By Kishore on   1/27/2010 6:20 PM

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Chris, I'm sorry i don't have any particular sites to recommend.

Regine, Yes, the size increases at first. Then the kneecap and calf go down.

Kishore, I never give a rat's ass about calories. Hungry, eat. Even for obese people - just make the right choices.

By Charles Poliquin on   1/27/2010 6:32 PM

Re: My Seven Day Cleanse, Day 1

Charles, I understand your take on calories. I personally eat the same way you recommended. The reason behind that question was whether you would lose muscle mass on this eating pattern in case you are not consuming enough calories. Thanks!

By Kishore on   1/29/2010 3:48 PM

Re: My Seven Day Cleanse, Day 1

Just an additional comment, I'm male, 30 yrs, 170lbs@9%BF doing weight training. I have been very happy with your supplements: zinc, magnesium, primal fiber, phyto PX, multi intense and ultra Hcl. Just wondering if resveratrol would be a good addition as an aromatase inhibitor? My blood test showed total T of 700ng/dL, but low free T(14.3 pg/ml). DHEA (240) and estradiol -29pg/mL. Any of your supplements you would recommend to tackle the problem? Thanks!

By Kishore on   1/29/2010 3:48 PM

Re: My Seven Day Cleanse, Day 1

Charles,

Will you be outlining the daily meals or is each day the same except for your choice of green vegetable?

By Diane on   1/29/2010 3:48 PM

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Charles,

Are you planning on using H9/H12 during your cleanse, and if not - what would be the reason for not using them?

Also, is 1 kind of green vegetable a day the only food you eat, other than the supplements?

Best regards,

Anna

By Anna Bogdanova on   1/29/2010 3:48 PM

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Kishore: I actually have not lost mass because of the amount of aminos I am using. Just trained arms, and the loads went up. More interesting, the crepitus in my left shoulder is almost gone! I cannot answer your second question about supplements without more info. You need a consult for that.

Diane: There are no meals, what you see is what you get. Just the veggies and drinks!

Anna: I am not using H9 and H12 this time because of all the liver cleansers used such as P1P2 balance.

By Charles Poliquin on   1/29/2010 3:51 PM

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Have you kept any records of what your liver is dumping through urine tests for environmental pollutants?

By Mike on   2/1/2010 4:16 PM

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Fascinating information as ever, Charles.

Do you have any specific "dosage-per-lean body mass" recommendations re direct amino intake and primal clear ph?

By Nick Mitchell on   2/1/2010 4:16 PM

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Mike: No, I have not done any physiological testing. This was my monthly week off work, and I'd rather spend time with my daughter than go to labs.

Nick: The most important thing is to never go hungry. So if you feel that you need to take 5 scoops of Primal Clear pH and 25 aminos every time, and you only weigh 60 kg that is okay. I really believe that most people fail at detox because there is not enough phase 2 conjugates. Outside of Monday where my head felt it was target practice for Mike Tyson, I had relatively no issues.

By Charles Poliquin on   2/1/2010 4:18 PM

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