As a dedicated "burn more FAT!" reader, you're likely well aware of the benefits of the milk proteins, whey and casein, for promoting muscle growth. But you probably know little about a closely related supplement that also offers muscle-building advantages. That supplement is colostrum, and recent studies show it can offer huge benefits to exercisers.
Colostrum comes from the very same udders that produce the milk you drink. The major difference is colostrum is produced only shortly before and after the cow gives birth. Essentially a form of milk that's much higher in immune-system-enhancing compounds and anabolic agents such as insulinlike growth factor-1, colostrum has also been shown to have higher levels of the hormone leptin than milk. Leptin helps keep your metabolic rate up and hunger down.
Enhancing your immune function can improve recovery and allow you to train harder. In fact, in a 2006 study that cyclists who supplemented with colostrum bettered their cycling performance. You may not be a cyclist, but this research has definite implications for you in the gym. Enhanced cycling performance is similar to enhanced gym performance: you get more reps with a given weight and can train harder for longer. This all equates to greater muscle growth, and fat loss, which is the bottom line we are ALL looking for.
To Your Success!
2 comments:
Hi Brandon!
I like your new blog! Thought I would share an unbelievably easy recipe that is "trainer approved"!
It satisfies protein needs & my sweet tooth, all at the same time!
Mock Cheesecake:
Put 12 oz. cottage cheese into blender (I use 1%)
Add 2 boxes sugar free strawberry jello (small boxes)
Pour in 1 cup boiling water & 1 cup ice water
Blend until smooth.
Pour into 4 small dessert cups.
Refrigerate until firm.
Top with sugar free Cool Whip and fresh strawberries.
Vary the flavors, i.e. raspberry jello with fresh berries, lemon jello, etc.
This is TOO easy & satisfying!
I enjoyed my workouts this week! My goal for the holiday season is to increase my cardio on days off, and eat more healthful recipes like the one above, so that I'm not as tempted to overeat junk!
See you Monday! Jo
That's great Jo, thank you for the tip. And you are SO right about staying on track this holiday season. It's important to remember thanksgiving and Xmas are only 1 day. Enjoy your self, but remember you are in control of the food not the other way around. Nothing tastes as good as being full feels. Thanks again for the receipe
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