Bodybuilders Are Consuming Human Breast Milk Because They Believe It Helps Build Muscles
Strange as it may sound, moms are actually selling their spare breast milk to bodybuilders, who insist it improves their performance. The theory is that breast milk is completely natural, nothing like many powdered supplements.
Well, it is designed to help babies grow (as any milk in the world), so it is packed full of calories and different nutrients. That’s precisely what bodybuilders are looking for. More nutrients, more calories, more everything...
Who would’ve thought that babies and bodybuilders had so much in common? Numerous bodybuilders insist on using breast milk, and it does make some sense… in some weird way.
PixabaySports dietician Brian told Men’s Health…
“I think the idea behind drinking breast milk for muscle growth is that it’s incredibly calorie and nutrient-dense, and it has some additional healthy substances.
Breast milk is designed to rapidly grow a human baby, so maybe people think a similar effect will happen to fully grown humans?”
Of course, there is no evidence that breast milk has the same benefits for grownups as it has for babies...
iStockThis is not exactly the smartest concept from a consumer’s perspective. It’s not simple to safely find enough high-quality breast milk for an adult!
You can’t verify where it came from, if it’s free of disease, and if it came from a woman with a good diet. Plus, it can be costly.
There are many other cheaper, sounder, calorie-rich substitutes.
St. Pierre said, “This stuff probably just isn’t special, and it’s not worth the hassle, risk, or money.”
