Role of whey proteins in combating geriatric disorders

摘要: Ageing in humans is usually accompanied by deterioration physical fitness and increased susceptibility to disease, adding the economic burden of person concerned. Inadequate food intake, reduced desire eat, decline digestion or absorption, compromise nutritional metabolic pathways, poor dental hygiene preponderance chronic diseases, which are commonly found elderly, can lead an risk under-nutrition. Adequate dietary nutrition has undisputed role healthy ageing. Among various nutrients, proteins play important geriatric health. This review emphasizes aspects milk-based whey their tackling health problems population. Nutritionally rich protein constituents such as β-lactoglobulin, α-lactalbumin, bovine serum albumin, lactoferrin proteose peptone have all been reported a plethora functional roles biological processes organ systems geriatrics thus help management through proper nutrition. © 2013 Society Chemical Industry