Milk's muscle recovery benefits gaining support

At the end of nearly every training session, Matt Whitmore downs a pint of milk straight from the bottle. "I do it pretty religiously," said Whitmore, 25, a gym trainer in London. He first started drinking milk after exercise about 10 years ago when he... Milk - London - Health - Specific Substances - Dairy Products

Milk Really Does a Body Good, Especially for Athletes

The health benefits of milk - which has carbohydrates, electrolytes, calcium and vitamin D - have long been established. But for athletes, milk also contains the two proteins best for rebuilding muscles: casein and whey.

Milk Does a Body Good, Especially Athletes

Research finds that milk may be better than sports drinks for athletes recovering from exercise.

Milk outperforms sports drinks

Scientists find that milk may be better than sports drinks for serious athletes.

Milk does a body good, especially athletes

Researchers are giving scientific support to a view that Whitmore vouches for from experience: that milk may be just as good or even better than sports drinks for serious athletes recovering from exercise.