Osteoporosis looms large for many over 60, but new evidence points to an easy fix. Drinking cow’s milk immediately after exercise significantly bolsters bone health and fracture prevention, according to a Chinese-led study.
Featured in a top aging journal, the experiment enlisted 82 fit seniors sans metabolic hurdles. Over eight weeks, they tackled resistance and balance drills, randomized into control, cow milk, and soy milk arms—each supplemented with 60g boiled sweet potatoes for nutritional equilibrium.
Post-training, cow milk group got 240 ml low-fat servings (7-8g protein), akin to soy counterpart’s adjusted dose.
Winners? The cow milk team, exhibiting peak gains in bone robustness, nimbleness, and overall pep. Protein’s magic lies in amplifying calcium integration, essential for warding off brittle bones and tumble-induced breaks.
Soy performed well, underscoring plant-based options, yet animal protein from cow milk proved marginally better.
These insights challenge conventional wisdom, spotlighting post-exercise nutrition’s role in geriatric care. Seniors, take note: this duo of sweat and milk might secure your steps into golden years.