The milk of most types of mammals contains alpha -
lactalbumin as the main protein, and a study from two decades ago found that, when isolated from human milk, this substance could destroy cancer cells.
Not exact matches
This concentrate consists of about 80 percent protein — including several highly beneficial subfractions such
as lactoferrin, immunoglobulins, beta - lactoglobulin, alpha -
lactalbumin, glycomacropeptides, and serum albumin —
as well
as some fat and sugars.
It naturally contains concentrated amounts of alpha -
lactalbumin, serum albumin, lactoferrin and beta - lactoglobulin, all of which are high in cystine, which supports the production of antioxidants, such
as glutathione.
With this in mind, the most expensive processes actually «humanize» the whey protein by increasing components such
as alpha -
lactalbumin.
The other 11 - 45 % is made up of fat, lactose and contains higher amounts of various immune - enhancing peptides such
as alpha -
lactalbumin and immunoglobulins.
Children and adults alike can react to the primary proteins in milk such
as casein and
lactalbumin.
Whey alpha -
lactalbumin is the major protein in breast milk, which is important in lactose formation, and is rich in tryptophan (TRP), the essential amino acid that serves
as a precursor for the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin.