High-protein, moderate carbohydrate intake ensures better fat loss as it preserves more lean muscle mass. A key element in the success of a high-protein diet appears to be the higher intake of branch chain amino acids (BCAA) – leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Leucine is a BCAA that has a unique regulatory action on muscle protein synthesis and modulation of the important insulin signal (sparing of glucose by stimulation of the glucose-alanine cycle). Leucine’s benefits have led researchers at the University of Illinois to suggest that a diet rich in leucine will
enable people to lose body fat at a faster rate.
So what’s the best source of BCAA, particularly leucine? VP2 Whey Isolate is one of the richest known sources of all the BCAA but it is also a particularly rich source of leucine. VP2 also contains little to no fat, cholesterol, or lactose. This makes VP2 a “super food” for people who want to lose body fat, fast. BCAA 4500 is also a direct source of leucine, isoleucine and valine. Adding these potent supplements to your training will ensure you get the scientifically validated benefits these critical substrates provide for muscle growth and fat loss.
Source: Journal of Nutrition
