The US dairy industry is experiencing a whey protein boom, fueled by GLP-1 weight loss drugs, leading to shortages and price hikes. This shift is transforming cheesemaking, with whey now a valuable co-product rather than waste, and impacting traditional dairy production.
Whey, once a dairy byproduct, is now a high-demand product due to the "proteinmaxxing" trend and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. This surge has led to shortages and price increases, impacting the traditional dairy and cheese markets.
Revisão sistemática com meta-análise da Unesp concluiu que creatina não reduz marcadores inflamatórios em humanos de forma consistente. Benefícios pontuais foram observados apenas em atletas submetidos a exercícios extenuantes.
濃縮乳清蛋白因其高CP值，成為運動與日常營養補充品，但近期需求急遽增加，已導致全球供應短缺，價格飆升至歷史新高。美國與歐洲均面臨此情況，部分原因歸咎於GLP-1減重藥物的普及，以及國內對高蛋白產品的需求增加。
A "preload" dietary strategy involving a drink of whey protein and guar gum 15 minutes before meals can help slow stomach emptying and stabilize post-meal blood sugar levels, according to nutritionist Chiu Shih-hsin. A study found this method also significantly lowered HbA1c without causing weight gain.
Despite falling domestic milk prices, whey protein powder costs have surged due to rising global raw material prices, increased supply chain expenses, and strong demand from Western markets, particularly from consumers using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and health-conscious elderly populations. China's reliance on imports, coupled with geopolitical and logistical cost increases, exacerbates the situation, leading to predictions of sustained high prices for protein powder.
