Lactalbumin

Lactalbumin, also known as "whey protein", is the albumin contained in milk and obtained from whey. Lactalbumin is found in the milk of many mammals. There are alpha and beta lactalbumins; both contained in milk.

Scientific studies suggest that certain types of lactalbumin (whey protein) can significantly improve immune responsiveness and increase levels of glutathione systemically in animals and possesses antiviral (against viruses), anti-apoptotic (impede cell death) and anti-tumor (against cancers or tumors) activities in humans [1]. Whey protein (lactalbumin) is widely used by bodybuilders and other athletes due to current view by nutrition professionals and the American College of Sport Medicine that the protein needs of athletes may me higher than those of non-athletes [2].