WHEY AND WEIGHT LOSS How whey can assist with weight loss via an article I had in the LEF magazine: The term “whey” actually refers to a complex, milk-derived substance made up of a combination of protein, lactose, and minerals, with trace amounts of fat. Protein is the most abundant component of whey and includes many smaller protein subfractions and minor peptides. Each of these subfractions has unique biological properties. Modern filtering technology has improved dramatically in the past decade, allowing companies to isolate some of whey’s highly bioactive peptides, such as lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase, which occur in only minute amounts in cow’s milk. Studies indicate that whey may boost weight-loss efforts via several mechanisms of action. In this article, we will briefly explore a few possible pathways by which whey may assist people seeking to shed pounds and maintain an optimal body weight. READ MORE: lef.org/magazine/mag2006/mar2006_report_whey_01.htm?source=search&key=will%20brink
Posted on: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 13:27:02 +0000
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