14/02/2026
I’m not saying chocolate milk is good for you, but the science speaks…
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A 2023 study published in Frontiers in Physiology confirmed that untrained men who consumed 500 ML of chocolate milk immediately after resistance training for 8 weeks increased their total 1-RM (one-repetition maximum) strength by approximately 37%. This gain was more than double the 17.6% increase seen in the group who did the same training without chocolate milk.
Why is chocolate milk so effective? Researchers attribute these superior gains to several factors inherent in chocolate milk’s composition:
📑Carbohydrate-to-Protein Ratio: It naturally provides a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio, which is considered ideal for replenishing glycogen stores and repairing muscle tissue simultaneously.
📑Casein and Whey: Milk contains both “fast” (whey) and “slow” (casein) proteins, ensuring a prolonged supply of amino acids to muscles for protein synthesis.
📑Electrolyte Replacement: It contains natural electrolytes like potassium, sodium, and magnesium, which support rehydration better than many commercial sports drinks.
📑High Protein Content: The specific chocolate milk used in this study provided approximate 30g of protein. You will not see these results using Nestle chocolate syrup.
The study also saw an incredible differences in peak power (37.8% in chocolate milk group vs. 13.8% in other group); an increase in muscle thickness (20.8% in chocolate milk group vs. 9.1% in other group); and a decrease in body fat percentage (-18.9% in chocolate milk group vs. -6.7% in other group)!
See PMID: 37007992; Kelly Pritchett et al. Med Sport Sci. 2012; and Mojgan Amiri et al. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2019 Jun.
