| Is there scientific evidence of whey protein side | | | | metabolism cycle that begins at the mouth with |
| effects? | | | | release of proteases. The byproducts include the |
| Whey protein is in simple terms liquid globular part of | | | | carbohydrate skeletal structure, some fatty acids and |
| milk. It is obtained when cheese is separated from | | | | peptides. The peptides are further broken down into |
| milk. It is commercially used as food supplement | | | | amino acids. Some of the amino acids may form |
| especially among body builders. The protein can also | | | | compounds with other amino acids, carbon structures |
| be used to manage protein malnutrition condition and | | | | and fatty acids to generate free radicals that |
| other immune deficiencies. This is because this | | | | produce negative side effects. However, every |
| supplement is rich in proteins, mineral salts and | | | | metabolism process that is aimed at releasing energy |
| residual lactose. Proteins are the component of food | | | | through the ATP pump, will inevitably release free |
| that is used to build or repair body cells. It is the | | | | radicals. The formation of undesired compounds and |
| primary input in growth and development. | | | | release of free radicals is what may be considered |
| They are large molecules which can be broken down | | | | whey protein side effect. |
| to peptides, and further into amino acids. There are | | | | Whey protein has been thought to inhibit the |
| twenty amino acids that are used in formation of | | | | functions of glutathione peptide. It causes whey |
| body parts. There are however only a few of them | | | | protein side effect by inhibiting the functions of |
| that is essential. These are the ones that cannot be | | | | glutathione as an anti-oxidant. The absorption of free |
| manufactured by the body from other acids. Their | | | | radicals in the cell environment is therefore inhibited. |
| metabolism results in production of a number of | | | | Free radicals may cause side effects by 'punching |
| metabolites that may also have side effects. | | | | holes' on other cell membranes. The result of |
| Whey proteins side effects have been investigated | | | | pre-clinical studies on rodents did not reveal adequate |
| by several nutritional and biochemical experts. The | | | | evidence to substantiate the claim that whey protein |
| most comprehensive pre-clinical studies have been | | | | may cause side effects of the same magnitude in |
| conducted on rodents serving as guinea pigs. These | | | | humans. |
| studies focused on identifying the side effects arising | | | | In conclusion, there is no substantive evidence to link |
| from the byproducts of its metabolism. Naturally, any | | | | whey protein supplement to side effects. It is a safe |
| protein molecule ingested is taken through the protein | | | | product for body builders and patients of malnutrition. |