What is Whey?

Whey is a complex ingredient, made up of proteins, lactose, fat and minerals. Proteins are the most know components of whey and they are complex; made out of protein subfractions (Beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactalbumin, immunoglobulins, glycomacropeptides, bovine serum albumin) and peptides (lactoperoxidases, lysozyme, lactoferrin).

Health benefits of Whey

Because whey comes with many benefits, it is becoming more and more popular among physically active people, especially bodybuilders and athletes, but also among people that wish to live a healthier, longer life.

Whey has numerous health benefits. Studies show that whey can:

• reduce cancer rates
• combat HIV
• improve immunity
• reduce stress
• lower cortisol
• increase brain serotonin levels
• improve liver function
• reduce blood pressure
• improve performance.

There are many Whey protein supplements on the market, but probably most searched for are Whey gold supplement that uses protein isolates as its primary protein source and Body fortress whey protein. Whey has an exceptionally high Branch Chain Amino Acid content and the ability to raise glutathione (GSH), which is said to be the most important water-soluble antioxidant in the human body.