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Native whey Protein does not aggregate upon Rennet ing or Acid ification of milk. Prolonged heat-treatment at sufficiently high temperatures and long duration, will Denature (i.e. partly unfold) the whey protein, triggering hydrophobic interactions with other proteins, and the formation of disulfide-links between whey proteins and between whey proteins and Casein micelles, leading to aggregation with other milk proteins at low pH.


Essential & Non-Essential Amino Acids


Whey protein is loaded with the essential and non-essential Amino Acids with few carbohydrates and little fat content. For this reason it is commonly used as a nutritional supplement in "low carb high protein diets". Pregnant mothers sometimes are counselled by their OB's to supplement their diets with whey protein to assure that their developing babies get all the basic building block amino acids they might need for full rapid development.

Whey protein is commonly used as a Nutritional Supplement by Bodybuilder s and athletes desiring to accelerate muscle development and endurance. Typically, the powdered supplement is already flavored so it can simply be mixed with water or milk and consumed as a drink or shake. Many bodybuilders will combine other ingredients with their protein powders to create homemade shakes specific to their dieting needs. Ingredients can include fruits, flavorings, juices and others that may provide more energy and even more protein. Whey protein powders can also be used to make other snacks such as homemade protein bars. However, as explained above, prolonged exposure to high temperatures will denature the whey protein.

Excessive use of protein can cause liver problems. It is advised to balance whey protein intake with water. However, Whey protein that has been sufficiently dilluted will not be absorbed by the body. The ideal ratio of water to whey protein changes from person to person, so balance must be found on an individual basis.

Some products which are sources of whey isolates include LeanFit's 100% Isolate Protein Shake Precision Engineered, EAS, and, Cytosport's "Muscle Milk". Some brands can provide as much as 51 grams of protein per serving.


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