[quote]talbotko wrote:
milk is mostly protein [/quote]
Actually milk has more sugar than it has protein, 12 grams of sugar compared to 8 grams of protein per 8 oz. I stay away from anything with more sugar than protein. BUT when i was 170 lbs milk definitely helped me gain weight.
If one thinks about the purpose of milk - to assist in the rapid growth of cattle - it only makes sense that it’d be good to help with muscle growth.
Again, though, the major concern I have over milk are the hormones present.
[quote]Dark_Knight wrote:
If one thinks about the purpose of milk - to assist in the rapid growth of cattle - it only makes sense that it’d be good to help with muscle growth.
Again, though, the major concern I have over milk are the hormones present.[/quote]
Than get RAW or Organic milk from cows that are given no hormones.
[quote]Kalle wrote:
Dark_Knight wrote:
If one thinks about the purpose of milk - to assist in the rapid growth of cattle - it only makes sense that it’d be good to help with muscle growth.
Again, though, the major concern I have over milk are the hormones present.
Than get RAW or Organic milk from cows that are given no hormones.[/quote]
It’s not simply added hormones. I’ve seen many places make reference to there being naturally occurring estrogen within milk. The amount present and whether it is of any real concern, I can’t say.
[quote]Dark_Knight wrote:
It’s not simply added hormones. I’ve seen many places make reference to there being naturally occurring estrogen within milk. The amount present and whether it is of any real concern, I can’t say.
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Much ado about nothing. Estrogen isn’t the end of the world, nor is it the end of rapid muscle growth. It’s one of those double-edged sword…thingies. Good for sexual health, arterial elasticity et al.
As for being concerned over the estrogen content in milk, people on the board and in real life all seem to have used it as a bulking staple and gotten away with it. I know the “e-word” makes hairs stand on end around here, but the benefits of milk in the diet really seem to outweigh the detriment.
I don’t even know how true it is. I’ve seen it mentioned that E is present, but then I’ve also seen that E inhibits lactation (so then it wouldn’t be present).
Then, of course, a significant degree of E might not be good for a developing calf, as it might mess with the infant’s hormones.
Guys, don’t forget our friend for healthy bones, calcium.
Here’s a pretty detailed article on hormones and growth factors in milk:
http://edrv.endojournals.org/cgi/reprint/14/6/710.pdf