Body Builders Are Using Breast Milk to Pump Up

Some body builders are using breast milk in an attempt to bulk up, but some physicians warn that this may not work and there could be a chance of contamination.

These body builders think they can benefit from the protein and growth factors in breast milk.

“There is no documented evidence of a beneficial effect; no studies,” said Joseph Garber, MD, director of emergency medicine at Syosset Hospital. “Potential risks are bacterial contamination, shipping above recommended temperatures which can lead to ‘spoilage,’ getting the milk from unregulated distributers so you don’t know what you are really getting. It may not even be human breast milk.”