Evaluation of Biological and Biochemical Quality of Whey Protein

Dairy Whey Proteins and Obesity

“…The hypo cholesterolemic effect of whey protein in this study was associated with a reduction in very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [70]. Improvements in lipid status were observed in Fisher rats consuming a mixture of WPI, WPC, and partially hydrolyzed whey peptides, compared with casein protein [75]. This study also found a positive relationship between paraoxonase (PON) activity and HDL cholesterol levels in the whey protein group.…”

Short-term therapy with simvastatin reduces inflammatory mediators and heart inflammation during the acute phase of experimental Chagas disease

“…Cholesterol determination -Blood from 10 animals/ group (2 independent experiments) was collected at the time of euthanasia and serum was obtained after centrifugation (3,500 rpm for 5 min at 4ºC) as previously described by Haraguchi et al (2010). The total cholesterol content was assessed using an enzymatic kit (Doles, Brazil).…”

Insulinotropic Effects of Whey: Mechanisms of Action, Recent Clinical Trials, and Clinical Applications

“…Whey is also considered a high-quality protein based on measures of protein quality in humans and animals. Haraguchi et al [17] evaluated the biological and biochemical properties of whey and found whey, as a blend of WPC, partially hydrolyzed whey and WPI, has a significantly higher protein efficiency ratio, net protein ratio and true digestibility when compared with casein or a casein/whey blend, as measured in rats, which the authors noted was comparable to results in humans. The rat model also showed positive significant differences for albumin, total protein, total cholesterol and glucose concentrations with whey compared to casein or the blend.…”