Some have said they would have never thought someone would be drinking breast milk for performance, but others believe that milk from a human is better for your muscles than cow’s milk.
Classified ads for men buying breast milk have been found on online forums such as onlythe breast.com. One man said he drinks the milk for workout purposes, as well as health purposes, and his friend introduced him to a life of natural products.
Dr. Lana Gagain, a pediatrician, said that she would discourage people from buying breast milk from untrusted sources.
Dr. Gagain also said that although it isn’t illegal, there are still risks involved. She added that sometimes the way breast milk is stored and processed is not always safe.
The doctor said that breast milk doesn’t contain anything that would benefit a healthy adult, nor is there anything in it that would help enhance a person’s physical performance. Asides from the doctor’s advice, the FDA has warned people about buying breast milk online.
As for how breast milk compares to cow’s milk, it contains almost 8 grams of protein, while cow milk contains around 3 grams of protein. Around 17 grams of carbs can be found in breast milk, while only 11 can be found in cow’s milk. Breast milk also has more calories than cow’s milk.
