Table 4.

Therapeutic applications of whey protein in humans.

Whey components	Whey protein (%)	Benefits	References
Beta-lactoglobulin	50-55	Source of branched-chain and essential amino acids	[23, 36, 77–79]
Alpha-lactalbumin	20-25	Sources of branched-chain and essential amino acids
Immunoglobulins	10-15	Immune modulating benefits
Lactoferrin	1-2	Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antioxidant properties encourage the development of necessary microorganisms
Lactoperoxidase	0.5	Inhibits the bacterial growth
Bovine serum	5-10	A source of vital amino acids hefty protein
Glycomacropeptide	10-15	Branched-chain amino acid source