Chocolate milk is as good as sports drinks
Drinking chocolate flavored milk after exercise helps muscle recovery better than specially designed carbohydrate sports drinks, it has been claimed.Researchers found that the natural properties of milk boosted the muscle recovery in footballers as much, if not more than, expensive sports drinks.
The boffins tested the muscle damage in university football players over a series of weeks, comparing those who drank chocolate milk after training to those drinking a 'high-carbohydrate recovery beverage'.
Chocolate milk drinkers were found to have significantly lower levels of creatine kinase - an indicator of muscle damage - compared to those on the carbohydrate beverage.
The odd news comes as no surprise to Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney who has been drinking milkshakes after matches for years, well what else are you going to order with your Big Mac?
The study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting milk may be just as effective as some commercial sports drinks in helping athletes recover and rehydrate.
Chocolate milk has the advantage of additional nutrients not found in most traditional sports drinks.
Studies suggest that when consumed after exercise, milk's mix of high-quality protein and carbohydrates can help refuel exhausted muscles.
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James Madison University
Chocolate milk has the advantage of additional nutrients not found in most traditional sports drinks.
Studies suggest that when consumed after exercise, milk's mix of high-quality protein and carbohydrates can help refuel exhausted muscles.
LINKS
James Madison University
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