Whey Protein

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Stimulates greatest short-term muscle protein synthesis but does not translate to greater long-term muscle mass; activates mTOR

Health Benefits

Health conditions that Whey Protein may influence, based on research.

Type 2 diabetes
Pal et al. (2010) reported favourable effects of whey protein intake towards reduced risk of diabetes in obese men and women
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

How Whey Protein works at a cellular level.

InhibitsmTOR Suppression
Whey protein hydrolysate increases mTORC1 signaling (i.e., activates rather than inhibits mTOR)
PromotesLowers LDL Cholesterol
Pal et al. (2010) showed reduction in triacylglycerol, total cholesterol and LDL-C levels by 22, 11 and 7% respectively with whey protein isolate (27 g twice a day) for 12 weeks
PromotesImproves Endothelial Function
Ballard et al. (2013) reported improvements in vascular function in overweight individuals after ingestion of whey peptides
InhibitsAutophagy
After 36 hours of fasting, a whey protein drink suppressed autophagy levels significantly more than even more calories of straight carbohydrate