Whey protein

Whey protein/Nutrient Depletion:

  • Free fatty acidsFree fatty acids: In human research, whey protein decreased plasma free fatty acids (111).
  • GlucoseGlucose: In human research, whey protein either alone or as part of a protein drink with supplemental amino acids, decreased postprandial glucose (111; 112; 113; 116; 117; 118; 163).
  • LipidsLipids: In human research, whey protein and MPM, a whey-derived fermentation product, reduced postprandial triglyceride levels (121; 111), as well as fasting triglyceride and total and LDL cholesterol levels (122; 123; 129; 130; 131; 132). Changes in HDL cholesterol and apo B levels have also been observed (130; 223). The plasma and liver lipid-lowering effects of whey protein (on total and VLDL cholesterol and triglycerides) have been shown in animal research (124; 125; 126; 127; 128).