Whey has abundant cysteine residues which could support the in vivo production of glutathione or phase II sulfation.* It is rich in beta-lactoglobulin and alpha-lactalbumin, two immune-enhancing proteins that can act as prebiotics, promote tissue repair, maintain intestinal integrity, inhibit pathogens, and eliminate harmful substances.* 23,24 Furthermore, whey protein is an antioxidant, 24,25 maintains healthy and flexible arteries, 26 and may support some aspects of cognitive function.* 26 It also enhances muscle strength.* 27,28 Polymerized whey protein has unique particle structural characteristics compared to other proteins
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It is noteworthy how small the dimensions of all these parts are, typically in the range of 0.2-0.4 mm, especially given the complex geometry
The phosphorylated form of NAD + , NADP/NADPH, parallels NAD + /NADH by functioning as a redox coenzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway, generation of acetyl coenzyme A (acetyl-CoA) for lipid and cholesterol biosynthesis, and in the glutathione and thioredoxin antioxidant systems 4,5,8,9