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Markets a-whey
04/08/2006
Read how the market for whey is expanding as whey ingredients show up in ever more innovative products in July 2006 edition of Dairy Industries International or visit www.dairyindustries.com

Whey protein helps combat muscle wasting in the elderly
12/05/2006
Whey protein, together with exercise was shown to be a valuable supplement in helping to combat muscle wasting, known as sarcopenia, in the elderly.  A recent study published in Experimental Gerentology 2006 by Paddon-Jones compared essential amino acids with whey protein supplements and while the pure form of amino acids were marginally better, whey protein outperformed them in terms of cost, availability and palatability making them a practical nutritional supplement for the elderly

Sports nutrition market attracts wider audience
09/08/2005
Visit the Nutraingredients website for a summary of the latest industry report which predicts an increase in sales of protein powders if manufacturers apply the latest delivery technologies and new flavours

Could protein be the key to weight loss?
26/07/2005
New research indicates that the success of low-carb diets may be due to their high protein content.  For a summary visit the Nutraingredients website