Dairy protein helps build muscle

New research presented today at the American Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo suggests that dairy proteins, especially whey, excel in building muscle and reducing fat, which may help control body weight and curb obesity, hypertension and diabetes. Whey is a high-quality protein isolated during cheese-making, and is already a popular ingredient in foods.

Stuart Phillips, associate professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada, elaborated on recently-published findings. "Our research demonstrated that milk proteins are more effective than soy in building muscle and reducing fat, when consumed after regular resistance exercise. In additional research, whey-protein consumption appears to have a similar effect, even in the absence of exercise or diet," said Dr Phillips.