by Paul Cribb, B.H.Sci HMS
AST Director of Research
More than 10 well-controlled clinical trials have shown that increasing the ratio of lean protein foods in the diet results in better fat loss. Not only does this strategy enhance fat loss and preserve lean tissue, it also improves blood lipid profiles that protect against heart disease.
Many bodybuilders think they get enough protein in their diets, yet they complain of a lack of results from all their efforts in the gym. A golden rule is that when you’re not obtaining the results you desire from all those hours spent in the gym, increase your protein intake.
When it comes to building muscle and shed fat, some protein choices give you much best results than others. VP2 Whey Isolate is shown in clinical trials to provide better muscle gains and fat loss compared to other protein and carbohydrate control groups.
Also, many bodybuilders don’t know exactly how much protein or other macronutrients they need to consume each day to obtain the results they want. Not having accurate information on the amount of nutrients you need to consume every day, makes a difficult task like bodybuilding, an impossible one.