Milk and insulin -- a definitive answer?

[Lifterforlife]

Hey Proto....here's a novel idea....you are bulking, you like milk, never had a problem with it?? Drink it! On the other hand, if you have lactose problems, or something similar, or just had a sugar problem or something with it, then don't drink it! Problem solved.

Hell, all proteins tend to raise insulin pretty equally anyway. Going to give them up?

 

[javaguru]

Well, maybe I'm just dense, but javaguru's last sentence confused me: . If cynical simian is right that milk causes a high insulin response but doesn't affect blood sugar levels, then what's the concern with "timing" it? (I do understand the importance of timing insulin spikes, e.g., PWO)

Sorry for being dense. I usually don't overanalyze but I'm wondering if I swore off milk during my cut for no good reason (and, yes, I understand the calorie & fat content issues, satiety concerns, etc.).

Chronically elevated insulin levels can lead to insulin resistance. That being said, CHO is going to raise insulin more than protein, so it's not a huge concern...especially for a fit athlete.

 

[Lifterforlife]

In other words, read my post above.