I just came across this and decided to post here for us 50+ folks. Younger people tend to already know everything already, and so it's up to us more mature guys and gals to learn...
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Benefits of Chocolate Milk After Your Workout
To get the best results from your training, ensure that your post-workout drink or meal is up to par. After your workout, your body is most receptive to using amino acids to repair muscle tissue, while using carbohydrates to restore muscle glycogen.
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http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/1...#ixzz1cGo4OfK5