In two recent studies, Dr Ivy at the University of Texas found that low fat milkshake worked better as a post-workout recovery drink compared to typical sports drinks and calorie free drinks.
Both studies consisted of 32 healthy amateur male and female cyclists. In the studies he found that those who consumed the chocolate drink had more power and rode faster compared with those who drank another drink.
The other study revealed that the low-fat chocolate milk drinkers built more muscle and burnt off more fat during training, resulting in them gaining 3-pound in lean muscle after 4.5 weeks of training compared with participants who consumed a sport drink.
Dr Ivy admits that the reasons why the low-fat Chocolate drink is more successful is unclear at present until more research has been done.
"But there's something in the naturally-occuring protein and carbohydrate mix that offers significant benefits," he concludes.
Dr Ivy notes that the drink needs to be consumed within 30 mins after a work-out to get maximum benefits.
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