Bodybuilders turn to breast milk to bulk up
Rumours are afloat that breast milk is packed with human growth hormone
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2015-02-20 16:33 GMT
Bodybuilders have a new fad, one that does not involve protien shakes or steriods. According to Daily Mail, fitness freaks are now turning to procure breast milk online as a must-have dietary supplement.
The latest trend of consuming breast milk is replacing the gym approved supplements for men who want to pack on pounds of muscle and are reportedly buying it directly from lactating women online. According to a report by Foxdetroit.com, a stay at home mother of three is behind the enterprising endeavor selling her breast milk to the highest bidder on listing website Craigslist.
Daily Mail goes on to highlight that rumours claim breast milk is a potent source of both HGH and Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF1) persist in the bodybuilding world, as well as anecdotal reports that drinking it gives trainees an unparalleled energy boost.
A simple Internet search on bodybuilding forums goes on reveal many such threads that discuss the merits of breast milk for those trying to build muscle and eliminate fat. Pointing to the growth of babies and toddlers, there are several claims that human milk is packed with the coveted Human Growth Hormone (HGH), high in protein, or is even 'the ultimate anabolic food'.
Stories of bodybuilders turning to breast milk is abound online. The verdict however lies with medical community and those who are packing pounds - breast milk for beefing up?