There are four main nutritional components of whey protein powder: α- Lactalbumin β- Lactoglobulin, lactoferrin, immunoglobulin.
1 α- Lactalbumin
It is noteworthy that this component is the only one that can combine calcium with metal elements. It is rich in amino acids and branched-chain amino acids required by human body, especially in proportion, structure, functional characteristics and other aspects. Lactalbumin is very similar to human milk. It is also common in infant formula and is very healthy and beneficial, α- Lactalbumin can also play a role inpreventing cancer.
2 β- Lactoglobulin
For fitness people, β- Lactoglobulin can effectively shape the body. In terms of the proportion of amino acids, it contains the best proportion and rich content of branched chain amino acids. It can also promote protein synthesis and reduce protein decomposition.
3. Lactoferrin
For bacteria, it can play a good role in killing and inhibiting, and at the same time, it can promote the growth of normal cells. The study found that lactoferrin also has the characteristics of antioxidation and improves human immunity.
4. Immunoglobulin
Its rich immune activity can play a good role in the human immune system. For example, it can enter the proximal small intestine of the human body and play a protective role on the intestinal mucosa