Whey protein (English: Whey Protein) is extracted from whey which a dietary supplement. Studies have shown that whey protein may affect the generation of glutathione, but also has anti-inflammatory qualities. However, these effects are tested on animals, and not come through human experiments. Whey protein is a good dietary supplement, can reduce the chances of the occurrence of many diseases.
Whey protein has better absorption and utilization, and to help improve immune function, known as high-quality or high biological value protein. Almost all cells in the human body and body fluids contain proteins, only the urine and bile are protein-free, when the sugar and fat in the food shortage of time required to heat the body, the body will break down proteins, as energy sources to maintain body temperature, basal metabolism, heart rate, breathing life ... etc. necessary for survival. Milk proteins can be divided into two categories, one whey protein, milk accounted for 20% of total protein, and second, casein, milk accounted for 80% of total protein.

Because milk protein containing all the amino acids needed by the body is supplied, and easy digestion and absorption, is a good source of protein; the proportion of breast milk whey protein and casein is 60:40, the proportion of babies and Introduction of the most easily digested and absorbed; however inferior to whey protein casein is more easily digested and absorbed, and the utilization of whey protein is 1.3 times the casein.