D5 - Milking facts from intolerance

Question 1

What makes milk a great source of protein?

Answer 1

Milk is easily assimilated by the intestines and provides protein that can be transported to any part of the body where protein building blocks are needed.

Question 2

What does milk provide for post-exercise recovery in terms of energy sources?

Answer 2

Milk contains both milk sugar (lactose) and milk fats

Question 3

How common are milk allergies in the population and how do they manifest?

Answer 3

Despite milk’s clear benefits, its use is limited among athletes due to a common belief that adults are “allergic” to it or “lactose intolerant.” The two are very different things; the former is rare and potentially dangerous, while the latter is more common and literally more of a pain in the ass.

Question 4

What is lactose intolerance and what are its associated effects?

Answer 4

When people are unable to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milkand they experience painful intestinal gas, voluminous farting, burping, and nasty diarrhea,

Question 5

Why do the majority of adults experience a reduced ability to break down lactose?

Answer 5

The majority of adults lose some ability to produce lactase, an enzyme that breaks down lactose, a sugar in milk and milk products.