Journal of dairy science
Effects of whey protein isolate on the human gut microbiota and intestinal function in older adults.
Bryna Rackerby, Eiseul Kim, Gerd Bobe, David C Dallas, Si Hong Park
Published: 202510.3168/jds.2025-27204
Abstract
Whey protein is commonly used to prevent sarcopenia in older adults due to its high digestibility and amino acid content. Its bioactive components may also influence the gut microbiota, which plays a growing role in healthy aging as microbial composi…
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