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Don't Waste 5 Bucks on that Protein Shake! Drink Milk! |
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Written by Superhuman
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Thursday, 17 January 2008 |
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Consuming protein supplements after exercise promotes muscle building, reduces the risk of injury and speeds recovery. Canadian researchers showed that inexpensive, powdered skim milk was
an effective post-workout supplement. Following an intense weight-training workout, muscle uptake of amino acids was greater after drinking skim milk than soy-based drinks. Powdered milk contains casein that’s broken down gradually, and helps prevent muscle breakdown after exercise. It also contains whey protein that provides amino acids rapidly for muscle hypertrophy. The authors concluded that milk-based proteins increase protein synthesis better than soy-based proteins when consumed after weight training. Go to your local mega-store (Costco, etc.) and buy a 20-pound sack of dry milk and get stronger. (American Journal Clinical Nutrition, 85: 1031-1040, 2007)
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