Medicina Tradicional e Naturopatia Clínica

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Nutritional Values and Medical Perspectives of Whey Protein - A Review

Usman Mir Khan and Zeliha Selamoglu

Whey protein is a reliable source of amino acids and biologically active proteins which act as a nutritional supplement. The present review paper gives information about the potential beneficial properties of whey protein and focuses on using whey protein supplementation as an immuno-modulator, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer. In this context, the current review presented that whey protein supplementation is shown to maintain a high concentration of cellular antioxidants and boost immune defenses that promote carcinogen detoxification. Due to the positive findings, whey protein supplementation is starting to be viewed as a non-pharmaceutical adjunct therapy in the treatment of cancer. Also, whey protein provides an abundant supply of essential amino acids to organs and tissues, which stimulates tissue regenerative mechanisms and help minimize immune suppression.