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Recieved: 2002/01/04 19:29
Subject: [K-list] Whey Happy
From: David Bozzi
On 2002/01/04 19:29, David Bozzi posted thus to the K-list:
Sometime this year will mark my 8th year having studied human nutrition science & it's enormous
potential
to help make us feel better and ward off disease. One of the many things I've consistently advocated
has
been whey protein for numerous & compelling reasons.
That said, I am happy to offer this link to a great article.
Blessings,
David
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Numerous studies on whey proteins demonstrate their potential for improving immunity, boosting
glutathione and protecting against cancer. Sales of whey proteins are increasing worldwide and there
has been a severe shortage of whey as producers attempt to meet the high consumer demand.
Researchers are finding possible medical uses for whey that are quite unexpected and different from
whey's traditional role as an immune booster and anticancer functional food. As with all cutting edge
science, the new research is preliminary but exciting nonetheless. For example, whey may be able to
reduce stress and depression by lowering cortisol and increasing brain serotonin, improve liver
function (in those suffering from certain forms of hepatitis) and reduce blood pressure. We cover
these and other findings in this article.
One major area of research and profit for drug companies over the past decade has been examining the
role of brain serotonin level and mood. Some of the most profitable drugs on the market increase
serotonin levels. For example, Prozac is a well-known drug whose major effect is believed to be via
its effects on serotonin levels in the brain. Prozac, as well as other anti-depressant drugs such as
Paxil, Celexa and Zoloft, increase levels of serotonin. These drugs are called selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. None of these drugs, however, produce serotonin directly. Supplements
such as the amino acid L-tryptophan, 5HTP and others work to increase serotonin by converting directly
to serotonin in the brain.
Increased brain serotonin levels enable people to better cope with stress, whereas a decline in
serotonin activity is associated with depression and anxiety. Elevated levels of serotonin in the body
often result in the relief of depression, as well as a substantial reduction in pain sensitivity,
anxiety and stress. It has also been theorized that a diet-induced increase in tryptophan may increase
brain serotonin levels.
[cont. ATnospam http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2002/jan2002_report_whey_01.html]
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