The Milk Miracle

With 9 grams of protein per serving, milk is often used as a cheap, convenient way to get in some needed protein. However, this is only the beginning of the many advantages of milk. Recent research has shown that a postworkout glass of milk not only boosts protein synthesis, but also rehydrates better than water or sports drinks. In addition, researchers in the UK recently reviewed 324 milk consumption studies and found that milk may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain types of cancers. Why milk may prevent these diseases and illnesses is currently unknown, but one reason may be because of the peptides in milk that have been found to reduce blood pressure.