I've been reading a really interesting article about whey protein, and in several studies it has been shown to increase levels of glutathione (a decrease of which is linked with Alzheimer's). Studies have also shown that mice fed on whey protein lived 35-40% longer. Amongst a range of other benefits.
However, it appears that it is key that the whey protein is not denatured (the normal high temperatures employed during processing of whey protein destroy the unique shape of the molecule). And it appears that most WPC is denatured, however WPI because of the ion exchange and filtration methods is undenatured. I'm going to try some WPI this time round:
Whey Protein Concentrate - PROTEINDIRECT ($70 for 2.5kg)
Anyone got any thoughts?
http://diabetestype2.ca/diary/research/glutathione/immunocal/Abstract-Folder.pdf
However, it appears that it is key that the whey protein is not denatured (the normal high temperatures employed during processing of whey protein destroy the unique shape of the molecule). And it appears that most WPC is denatured, however WPI because of the ion exchange and filtration methods is undenatured. I'm going to try some WPI this time round:
Whey Protein Concentrate - PROTEINDIRECT ($70 for 2.5kg)
Anyone got any thoughts?
http://diabetestype2.ca/diary/research/glutathione/immunocal/Abstract-Folder.pdf