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It is reported that whey Proteins are digested much faster than less advanced proteins. Increased rate of digestion has been shown as results in increased plasma amino acid and protein synthesis attributes, which makes it particularly attractive in the fields of clinical nutrition.
Whey Proteins are studied by various nutritionist and it is of great interest that whey proteins are very useful in post operative care of patients as most digestible proteins. It is highly recommended in body cell repairing & growth as well as provides all essential Amino Acids in sufficient amount to provide the best possible solution for formulation of clinical foods. Whey Proteins consist of various minor proteins like L-lactoalbumin, Lactoferrin, immunoglobulin, serum albumin, Lactoperxidase etc. Having high therapeutic values. These constituents have special medical application in dietetic products to treat & prevent a large number of clinical problems such as :
Special formulation for diabetic patients
Recent researches have shown better efficacy of dietary whey proteins over other proteins including casein, meat & soya, because of special attributes in whey protein. Some of the details are as under
IMMUNE- ENHANCING PROPERTIES - FOR H.I.V. & AIDS PATIENTS :
Recently it is discovered by research Scientist in Canada that whey Proteins contain the most critical three bio active proteins required for the regeneration of intracellular stores of glutathione (IGSH). These three proteins are alpha lactalbumin, lactoferrin and thermolabiles serum albumin, and facilitate cellular GSH replenishment or maintenance required for the immune system of the body in case of HIV or AIDS infections.
ANTI CANCER EFFECTS OF WHEY PROTEINS :
The clinical trials conducted have demonstrated better efficacy of total dietary Whey Proteins in preventing or retarding the development of chemically induced colon cancer and improving the immunocompetence, as compared to other dietary including casein, meat & soya.
ANTI- TUMOR EFFECTS OF DIETARY WHEY PROTEINS :
Whey Protein has been shown to stimulate cell mediated and humoral immunity, to improve the body’s nutritional status in stressed individuals, to have an antioxidant role by increasing tissue glutathione and, perhaps because of these, to have an inhibitory effect on the growth of several types of tumors including head and neck cancer.
BIOPRESERVATIVES IN WHEY PROTEINS :
Whey contains several proteins that display antimicrobial and in some cases antiviral activity. These components contribute to the natural defence system following birth and during development. Proteins from whey which possess bio-preservative activity include lactoferrin, lactoperxidase, lysozyme and immunogbulins. The power of these defense systems in part in part arises from the synergism between these proteins, which function by distinct but complementary mechanisms without harming the body. Lactoferrin binds iron very strongly and renders this essential component unavailable to bacteria. In contrast to lactoferrin, lactoperxidase inactivates or kill a board spectrum of microorganisms through an enzymatic reaction.
