Hi akybraky,
Here is the information I have found on whey protein and Protectamin.
Whey protein is also known as: whey protein concentrates (WPC),
Immunocal, and Protectamin.
"Whey results when liquid is drained from the curd during the making
of cheese. It contains lactose, protein, ash and lipids. The protein
concentration at this stage of processing is about 67%. Whey proteins
can be further processed to yield whey protein concentrates (WPC). The
protein concentration can be as high as 95% after the removal of the
fats and lactose. WPC’s are high in lactalbumin, minerals and
vitamins. WPC’s have been used in a wide range of food products such
as dairy foods, egg white replacement, drinks, imitation seafood and
meat products. Whey protein is added to infant formula to more closely
imitate human milk."
Source: http://www.tahfin.org/resources/factsheets/whey.htm This site
also contains valuable information including the adverse effects and
history of the use of whey protein.
"Effects of long-term supplementation with whey proteins on plasma
glutathione levels of HIV-infected patients:
HIV infection is characterized by an enhanced oxidant burden and a
systemic deficiency of the tripeptide glutathione (GSH), a major
antioxidant. Whey proteins are rich in cysteine as well as in GSH
precursor peptides. In order to evaluate the effects of whey
supplementation on plasma GSH levels, HIV-infected patients were
treated with whey proteins for a period of six months. In a double
blind clinical trial, 30 patients were randomized to a daily dose of
45 g whey proteins of either Protectamin (Fresenius Kabi, Germany) or
Immunocal (Immunotec, Europe) for 2 weeks. Eighteen patients continued
the trial with a daily dose of 45 g of Protectamin for six months.
Supplementation with whey proteins persistently increased plasma
glutathione levels in patients with advanced HIV-infection. The
treatment was well tolerated. A larger long-term trial is clearly
warranted to evaluate whether this positive influence on the
glutathione metabolism translates into a more favorable course of the
disease."
Source: Micke P, Beeh KM, Buhl R. [Eur J Nutr 2002 Feb;41(1):12-8]
"Your #1 Whey to Health"
http://www.1whey2health.com/glutathione_research_01.htm
Here is the site where you can purchase Protectamin online
manufactured by Nature's Way:
http://www.reach4life.com/list.asp?Action=Search&Keyword=Protectamin
Clicking on the different product names will take you to the
description and ingredients of the various vitamins.
Home page: "Reach 4 Life" http://www.reach4life.com/default.asp
Other articles and sites that will undoubtedly interest you:
"The Fresenius Kabi Home Page"
http://www.fresenius-kabi.com/apps/internet/kabi/kabi.nsf/HTMLinizio/home.html?OpenDocument
"Community Aids Treatment Information Exchange"
http://www.aegis.com/news/catie/2001/CATE-N20010504.html
The article found here is taken from "AEGIS -- Aids Education Global
Information System"
http://www.aegis.com/
"Pub Med -- The National Library of Medicine"
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11168457&dopt=Abstract
"Life Extension Magazine"
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2002/jan2002_abs_03.html
"The Body -- An Aids and HIV Information Resource"
http://www.thebody.com/index.shtml
"U.S. Food and Drug Administration"
(Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 - Food and Drugs Revised as of
April 1, 2002)
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfCFR/showCFR.cfm?FR=184.1979c
I hope this provides you with the information you are looking for. All
the best!
rainbow-ga |
