Essential to a balanced diet and strong muscles, both serious athletes and serious life extensionists use protein to enhance their health and performance. And it is whey protein that is increasingly coming to the public's attention as one of the most comprehensive forms of protein available. In fact, in many aspects, whey protein, which is often mixed into a delicious shake, is even superior to soy.
Whey protein is a potent ally to the general immune system.
The protein in whey has been shown to dramatically raise glutathione levels, which is an essential water-soluble antioxidant that protects cells and serves to neutralize toxins such as peroxides, heavy metals, carcinogens, and many others. In its ability to enhance the immune system, whey protein also fights infections. Again, this effect was not seen with other proteins. Perhaps the most exciting potential of whey protein is its ability to fight cancer. This study was confirmed by additional research showing that rats subjected to DMH and fed whey protein showed fewer tumors and a reduced pooled area of tumors.