Low-Fat Milk & Exercise: Boost Muscle, Bone Strength After 60, Study Finds

• A study in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging found that adults aged 60+ who combined exercise with low-fat cow’s milk post-workout showed better improvements in muscle strength and bone mineral density.
• Milk provides calcium and high-quality proteins vital for muscle repair and bone support, especially in older adults to maintain muscle mass and aid bone formation.
• Participants who combined resistance training with post-workout milk experienced measurable increases in bone mineral density in their upper limbs.
• While exercise alone improved walking speed and ability to rise, dairy supplementation added benefits in grip strength and overall functional capacity.
• The research emphasizes that a blend of physical activity, dietary protein, and nutrition education offers the most promise for aging adults, rather than milk or exercise alone.