Is whey protein safe to use ?

     

     Whey protein is LIKELY SAFE for most children and adults when taken by mouth appropriately. High doses can cause some side effects such as increased bowel movements, nausea, thirst, bloating, cramps, reduced appetite, tiredness (fatigue), and headache.

    what is whey protein ?

      Whey is one of the two proteins in cow's milk, making approximately 20%, and casein is the other protein that forms approximately 80% of the total protein content. 

      

or we can simply say Whey protein is the protein contained in whey, the watery portion of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese. Different types of whey proteins can be extracted from milk, those are                                                                                  

                                                                                                                        Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC): The amount of protein in whey protein concentrate can vary between 25-89%.  The whey protein powder supplements that you find in health and nutrition stores often list whey protein concentrate on the label.  This type of whey protein is usually 80% protein.  The rest of the product consists of lactose (4-8%), fat, minerals, and moisture.

                                                                                                                 Whey Protein Isolate (WPI): WPI is the purest form of whey protein available and contains between 90-95% protein.  It is a good protein source for individuals with lactose intolerance as it contains little or no lactose.  WPIs are also very low in fat.  The cost of a WPI will be slightly higher than WPC due to the purity and higher protein content of the product.

                                                                                                                  Hydrolyzed Whey Protein: The long protein chains in the whey protein have been broken down into shorter chains called peptides.  This makes the whey protein more easily absorbed by the body and may reduce the potential for allergic reactions.  Hydrolyzed whey protein is often used in infant formulas and sports and medical nutrition products.  Hydrolysis does not reduce the nutritional quality of the whey protein.

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Type	Protein	Lactose	Fat	Common Application
Whey Protein Concentrate 1	25-89%	4-52%	1-9%	Protein beverages and bars, confectionery and bakery products, infant formula and other nutritional food products
Whey Protein Isolate	90-95%	0.5-1%	0.5-1%	Protein supplementation products, protein beverages, protein bars and other nutritional food products
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein	80-90%	0.5-10%	0.5-8%	Infant formula and sports and medical nutrition products

1 Source: 21 CFR, § 184.1979

Note: Product composition may vary slightly by manufacturer

Whey protein is used for improving athletic performance, as a food supplement, as an alternative to milk for people with lactose intolerance, for replacing or supplementing milk-based infant formulas, and for reversing weight loss and increasing glutathione (GSH) in people with HIV disease. Whey protein is also used for protein allergy, asthma, high cholesterol, obesity and weight loss, preventing allergies in infants, late-stage cancer, and colon cancer.

How does it work?.

    Whey protein is a source of protein that might improve the nutrient content of the diet. Whey protein might also have effects on the immune system. 

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