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Dairy Council Digest Archives

Emerging Health Benefits of Whey
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Eric D. Bastian, Ph.D.
Glanbia Research and Development
Twin Falls, Idaho

W. James Harper, Ph.D.
Professor, J.T. Parker Chair in Dairy Foods
Department of Food Science and Technology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

• Summary

• Introduction

• Whey, Whey Products, and Whey Components

• Health-Enhancing Potential of Whey and Whey Components

• Conclusion

• References