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Dosing

The below doses are based on scientific research, publications, traditional use, or expert opinion. Many herbs and supplements have not been thoroughly tested, and safety and effectiveness may not be proven. Brands may be made differently, with variable ingredients, even within the same brand. The below doses may not apply to all products. You should read product labels, and discuss doses with a qualified healthcare provider before starting therapy.

Adults (18 years and older)

As an appetite suppressant, whey protein (up to 50 grams or 50% of the meal) has been taken by mouth once daily. One half gram of whey protein per kilogram of body weight has been taken by mouth.

For bone density, milk containing 40 milligrams milk basic protein has been taken by mouth daily for six to eight months. Thirty to sixty milligrams whey basic protein has been taken by mouth daily for 24 weeks.

For bronchospasm, 30 grams of unprocessed whey protein has been taken by mouth daily for eight weeks.

For cancer, 30 grams of whey protein has been taken by mouth daily for six months.

For cardiovascular disease risk, 26.6 grams of whey protein has been taken by mouth daily for 12 weeks by people taking part in resistance training. Forty-five grams of whey protein isolate has been taken by mouth as a single dose at breakfast. Five grams of a whey-derived peptide (NOP-47) has been taken by mouth once daily.

For chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), 12 grams whey protein has been taken by mouth twice daily for six weeks. Twenty grams of pressurized whey has been taken by mouth in 120 milliliters of applesauce for 16 weeks.

For cystic fibrosis, 40 grams of pressurized whey has been taken by mouth in applesauce for 28 days. Ten grams whey protein has been taken by mouth twice daily for three months.

For dental plaque, whey protein toothpaste and tooth powder have been used.

For diabetes, 45 grams whey protein as a single meal has been studied. Fifty grams of whey protein added to pre-meal (soup) or meal (potato) has been studied. Five to ten grams of glycemic index lowering peptide fraction (GILP) from whey has been taken by mouth as a single dose. Single doses of whey have been taken by mouth in combination with meals or drinks. The whey peptide based formula, Peptamen®, has been taken by mouth.

For dialysis (phosphate levels), 30 grams of a low-phosphate and low-potassium whey protein concentrate has been taken by mouth daily for three months.

For enhanced muscle mass/strength, up to 45 grams whey protein powder has been taken by mouth with Gatorade®, three times weekly, for up to 14 weeks. Whey protein (1.2 grams /kilogram body weight) has been taken by mouth with sucrose powder. Hydrolyzed whey isolate (1.5 grams/kilogram body weight) has been taken by mouth daily for ten weeks. Whey protein has been taken by mouth daily as part of a protein bar. Whey protein (1.2 grams/kilogram body weight) has been taken by mouth daily for six weeks. Whey protein isolate (1.5 grams/kilogram body weight) has been taken by mouth immediately following resistance training and then four more times daily for 14 days. Fifteen grams of whey protein has been taken by mouth before and after exercise for 21 weeks. One gram/kilogram body weight of unprocessed whey protein powder made from cow's milk has been taken by mouth daily for 14 weeks.

For exercise performance (and recovery), 2% whey hydrolysate in a test drink following a workout has been studied. A single dose of 25 grams whey protein in flavored water has been taken by mouth. Whey protein (0.4 grams per kilogram body weight per hour) has been taken by mouth together with sucrose. Forty-four grams of Maximuscle Promax™ has been taken by mouth in divided doses before and after walking and then twice daily for the following three days. Forty-two grams of whey protein has been taken by mouth before and after exercise.

For hearing loss, an unprocessed whey protein supplement rich in glutathione has been taken by mouth.

For hepatitis, 10 grams of unprocessed whey protein isolate (rich in the amino acid cysteine) has been mixed with water and taken by mouth twice daily for 12 weeks. Twelve grams of whey protein in food (mousse) has been used twice daily for 12 weeks.

For HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), 45 grams of whey protein has been taken by mouth for two weeks. Forty grams of whey protein has been taken by mouth twice daily for 12 weeks. Immunocal (a specially prepared whey protein concentrate) has been taken by mouth in the following series of doses: 8.4 grams daily for four weeks, followed by 19.6 grams daily for four weeks, followed by 28 grams daily for one week, followed by 39.2 grams daily for three weeks.

For high blood pressure, 125 milliliters of a milk drink supplemented with whey peptides every morning for 12 weeks has been studied. Twenty grams of processed or unprocessed whey protein has been taken by mouth daily for six weeks

For immune function, whey protein has been taken by mouth for eight weeks.

As a nutritional supplement (protein source), up to a single daily dose of 15 grams whey protein has been taken by mouth. Single doses of 0.4 and 0.3 grams whey protein per kilogram of body weight or of whey protein equivalent to 0.48 grams of milk protein casein have been taken by mouth.

For psoriasis, 5 grams of the whey protein extract XP-828L has been taken by mouth daily for 56 days.

For weight loss, Prolibra™ has been taken by mouth for 12 weeks. Whey protein (containing 240 kilocalories, or calories) has been taken daily for two months. Twenty-five grams of whey protein has been taken by mouth twice daily for 12 weeks.

Children (under 18 years old)

For allergies, 10 grams of whey protein has been taken by mouth twice daily for one month. Formulas containing hydrolyzed whey proteins have been used for the first four months in infants.

As an appetite suppressant, up to 50 grams of whey protein has been taken by mouth as a single dose. One dose of one gram whey protein per kilogram of body weight has been taken by mouth.

For burns, filtered whey protein has been added to the diet, accounting for approximately 25% of the total calories in the diet.

For cystic fibrosis, 20 grams of pressurized whey has been taken by mouth in applesauce for 28 days. Ten grams of whey protein has been taken by mouth twice daily for three months.

For eczema, infant formulas containing partially or extensively hydrolysed whey have been taken by mouth.

For HIV, whey protein concentrate has been taken by mouth.

For mitochondrial diseases, a whey-based protein has been taken by mouth.

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