Abstract:
Milk is one of the nutritious source and extensively used for human
consumption. India is biggest producer of milk and per day million of tonne
of milk is produce and processed. Per day huge amount of whey generated
from dairy industries. Whey is a nutritious byproduct that contains 45-55%
of milk nutrients. In given chapter we are lighting up the impact of whey
proteins in human health as whey proteins contains all essential as well as
non-essential amino acids. Apart from nutrition, there is huge amount of
data/information available which define the bioactive role of whey
components in human health, including anti-cancer properties, helps in
cardiovascular diseases, helps in weight reduction (obesity), helps in
gastrointestinal health, hypertension (global public health issue). Research
suggested that about 9 essential amino acids are found in whey protein,
which are not synthesize by body and each amino acid has its own role in
body metabolism. Therefore it’s necessary to consume more essential amino
acids to complete the requirement of body. Bearing in mind the nutraceutical
significance of whey derived proteins, this chapter highlighted its recognized
and emerging bioactive roles in human health issues.
