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The milk helps reduce lactic acid levels in the blood, the compound that causes stiffness
after exercise Milk and cereal as good as expensive sports drinks in boosting performance, claim scientists Milk and cereal help to speed up recovery after exercise as much as expensive sports drinks, new findings from the University of Texas suggest.
By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent
Last Updated: 7:46PM BST 13 May 2009
Researchers found that athletes were just
as replenished after exercise with a bowl
of wheat flakes and skimmed milk as they
were with many modern sports drinks
which claim to rehydrate and re-energise
the muscles.
They found that the traditional breakfast
was just as good at replenishing blood
sugar and insulin levels and that protein
production was even better than with the
so-called energy drinks.
Milk and cereal as good as expensive sports drinks in boosting performance, claim scientists - Telegraph
Lynne Kammer, exercise physiologist at the University of Texas, said: "What we showed was that cereal and milk was
good for protein synthesis, or muscle rebuilding, after exercise. Because of the protein in the milk you would expect to see
this.
"But what was most surprising was the lactate in the blood was greatly reduced after consuming the cereal and milk as
compared to the sports drink – and that's a good thing."
The team got eight men and four women to fast for 12 hours and then cycle for 2 hours at least 5 days apart on a
stationary bicycle.
After each ride, the athletes consumed either a 100-per cent whole-wheat flake cereal with non-fat milk or a typical
carbohydrate- packed sports drink.
The drink and the small meal both produced a healthy rise in blood sugar and insulin levels. But during recovery cereal
raised insulin significantly more and blunted the rise in blood lactate compared with the sports drink.
Miss Kammer, whose findings are published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (www.jissn.com) , said: "Cereal
and non-fat milk are a less expensive option than sports drinks.
"The milk provides a source of easily digestible and high quality protein, which can promote protein synthesis and training
adaptations, making this an attractive recovery option for those who refuel at home."
The researchers concluded that, for amateur athletes and moderately physically active individuals who are trying to keep
in shape, popping into the kitchen for a quick bowl of whole-grain cereal with a splash of skimmed milk may be a smarter
move than investing in a high-priced sports drink
The milk helps reduce lactic acid levels in the blood, the compound that causes stiffness
after exercise Milk and cereal as good as expensive sports drinks in boosting performance, claim scientists Milk and cereal help to speed up recovery after exercise as much as expensive sports drinks, new findings from the University of Texas suggest.
By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent
Last Updated: 7:46PM BST 13 May 2009
Researchers found that athletes were just
as replenished after exercise with a bowl
of wheat flakes and skimmed milk as they
were with many modern sports drinks
which claim to rehydrate and re-energise
the muscles.
They found that the traditional breakfast
was just as good at replenishing blood
sugar and insulin levels and that protein
production was even better than with the
so-called energy drinks.
Milk and cereal as good as expensive sports drinks in boosting performance, claim scientists - Telegraph
Lynne Kammer, exercise physiologist at the University of Texas, said: "What we showed was that cereal and milk was
good for protein synthesis, or muscle rebuilding, after exercise. Because of the protein in the milk you would expect to see
this.
"But what was most surprising was the lactate in the blood was greatly reduced after consuming the cereal and milk as
compared to the sports drink – and that's a good thing."
The team got eight men and four women to fast for 12 hours and then cycle for 2 hours at least 5 days apart on a
stationary bicycle.
After each ride, the athletes consumed either a 100-per cent whole-wheat flake cereal with non-fat milk or a typical
carbohydrate- packed sports drink.
The drink and the small meal both produced a healthy rise in blood sugar and insulin levels. But during recovery cereal
raised insulin significantly more and blunted the rise in blood lactate compared with the sports drink.
Miss Kammer, whose findings are published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (www.jissn.com) , said: "Cereal
and non-fat milk are a less expensive option than sports drinks.
"The milk provides a source of easily digestible and high quality protein, which can promote protein synthesis and training
adaptations, making this an attractive recovery option for those who refuel at home."
The researchers concluded that, for amateur athletes and moderately physically active individuals who are trying to keep
in shape, popping into the kitchen for a quick bowl of whole-grain cereal with a splash of skimmed milk may be a smarter
move than investing in a high-priced sports drink
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