A Review on the Effects of Whey Protein Consumption on Prevention of Metabolic Diseases

In recent years, although the infectious diseases have noticeably declined as a result of science advances and public hygiene improvements, the prevalence of chronic diseases have increased; the World Health Organization has introduced cardiovascular diseases as one of the most significant causes of death in the world. Obesity and overweight are considered to be major health problems in developed and developing countries which are tied to many diseases and impose a heavy economic and social burden on governments. Recently, numerous studies have been conducted worldwide to address the prevention and treatment of these diseases. Researchers have used a variety of methods including medication, dietetic quality improvement, appropriate physical activity, and the use of some nutrients in the form of supplements in order to decrease the risk of metabolic diseases. Therefore, using a low-risk, effective, and accessible method that can prevent these diseases in different people is of great significance. A review of various studies shows that whey protein can have beneficial effects on preventing these diseases. This protein is among the milk components and has unique features which make it distinct from other protein sources. Thus, the present study overviews the influence of consuming whey protein on prevention of metabolic diseases.