
The secret of milk serum is its high protein content of easy digestion, lactose, various vitamins and minerals. The benefits of milk serum for the body include support for weight loss, reduction in cholesterol levels, body detoxification, as well as strengthening, muscle formation, strengthening teeth and bones. A pleasant bath with your addition can help in front of acne, the symptoms of eczema, psoriasis and other skin problems.
Milk serum – What is it?
The serum occurs when the milk coagulates. Therefore, it is a byproduct in the production of curd and cheese. It is a greenish yellow liquid, which is sold today for domestic use mainly dry (white dust).
When stirring in water, it produces a liquid similar to milk. But apart from its flavor and consistency, it has little in common with milk. It is healthier and more beneficial for the human organism.
Chemical composition and caloric content of milk serum
After defining what is the whey, it is clear that it refers to fermented dairy products. Its composition varies depending on the milk used, the production method (ferment and coagulant to make curd). It contains all essential proteins. Animal species also significantly influence the proportion and composition of each of the lactosuero proteins. Among them are:
- alpha-lactalbúmin;
- ALFA-Pactoglobulin
- beta-lactobulin;
- antibodies (gammaglobulins);
- serum albumin;
- lactoferrin;
- Haptocorin;
- Folic acid binding protein;
- growth factors;
- enzymes;
- cytokines, etc.
Compared to milk, the composition of the dairy serum is more represented by branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine), important for the production of protein and muscle mass, and amino acids sulfur (cysteine, methodin).
Fresh and unprocessed serum of cow’s milk contains approx:
- 93% water;
- 5% lactose (milk sugar, 77% dry matter);
- 0. 85% serum protein (of which 65% is beta-lactoglobulin, 25% alpha-lactalbumin and 8% serum albumin);
- 0. 36% fat;
- 0. 53% of minerals and vitamins.
The product contains above all vitamins B1, B2 (which gives it a greenish dye), B3, B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, B9 (folic acid), C, E and H. of the minerals, calcium, phosphorus predominates, phosphorus predominate, magnesium, potassium, sodium and zinc.
Energy value: 104 kj = 25 kcal (100 ml).
The properties of milk serum for the human body
The beneficial properties of milk serum are manifested both internally and externally when consumed.
The benefits of drinking when taken internally are:
- reduce cholesterol
- Eliminate stomach inflammation and intestines
- favor the function and health of the kidneys
- Organism toxins elimination
- Metabolism regulation;
- Supply of important minerals to the body
- low caloric content;
- Relief during periods of disease
- suppression of unpleasant symptoms in case of fever;
- Reinforcement of weakened immunity
- Help in women’s gynecological problems;
- Strengthen the nervous system.
Healing properties when used externally:
- Soothe the manifestations of dermatosis;
- improve blood circulation; soften the skin;
- Help in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis.
Benefits
The main advantage of serum protein is the addition of BCAA amino acids to the diet. These are key substances necessary to achieve fitness objectives. Serum protein is a source of protein that contains the 9 essential amino acids, which the body cannot produce for itself, only from food. The 1st dose of milk serum protein is sufficient to supply the 9 amino acids at the same time.
Milk serum is a rich source in BCAA, leucine, isoleucine and valine amino acids, which help build and maintain muscle mass. They are a source of energy during prolonged or intense exercise.
Many studies confirm that milk serum can potentially reduce the incidence of cancer, improve immunity, reduce inflammation and improve liver function in people suffering from some type of hepatitis. At the same time, milk serum protein reduces blood pressure, reinforces immunity in HIV patients and helps prevent type 2 diabetes.
Damages and contraindications
Serum protein is not suitable for children under 3 years, especially because of its high protein content. The same applies to people who suffer from lactose intolerance or who take tetracycline antibiotics. These are the only contraindications of use.
The drink can be harmful if taken for a long period of time. Nor is consumption recommended in large quantities. Iron and other minerals (such as zinc, copper, manganese and selenium) are badly absorbed from it. Its intake, especially in large quantities, can cause the following damages
- greater risk of Crohn’s disease, prostate cancer;
- liver and kidney damage
- heart rate alterations;
- increased bleeding;
- decrease in blood pressure;
- headache;
- fatigue;
- Stomach and intestinal problems (reflux);
- stomach irritation;
- nausea
- swelling;
- diarrhea;
- Effects on the metabolism of medications.
How to choose correctly when buying
In shops, milk serum is usually sold in the form of white dust. It can be found in dietary and sports stores. When buying it, it is important to pay attention to the expiration date and the composition of the product: you should not contain additives.
Home preparation
Vaca milk serum (or even goat, sheep) is used in a liquid, dried or separated form by ultrafiltration in individual ingredients (lactose, protein isolated, individual proteins); The isolated contains 90-95% serum protein. The composition and, therefore, the taste of drinking can be regulated by demineralization.
According to the production method, the serum is divided into Agrio and Dulce. The sweet serum is created when the casein precipitates with rennet for the production of hard cheese (for example, Emmental, Cheddar). Agrium serum is obtained by precipitation of the casein with acids used in the production of soft cheeses (curd, mascarpone), citric acid, tartaric acid, natural lactic acid (milk fermentation with probiotic bacteria).
Recipe with milk and sour cream
- 3 l of fresh milk;
- sour cream.
- Heat the milk at 73 ° C for 8 seconds (pasteurization). Milk can also be used without pasteurizing heated at 28-30 ° C.
- To slightly hot milk, add the mesophilic crop (a small amount, at the tip of a knife) or 1 tablespoon of sour cream.
- Remove and cover. Leave in a warm place at a temperature of about 28 ° C.
- In the warm place the milk will thicke for 24 hours, the consistency will become like that of a pudin. At that time, wrap the curd dough in a cloth, knot the ends and hang to drain the serum.
Classical recipe
For this recipe, kefir is used (it can be prepared with a kefir culture or simply letting the milk ferment). The ideal is to use homemade milk. It is poured into a saucepan and heats slowly (a few tens of minutes) over low heat without stirring. At the moment when the white lumps united in the form of bread begin to float in the center of the saucepan under the yellow liquid, they can be hung to drain, as in the previous recipe.
The rapid cooking method
For this recipe you will need 2 liters of milk and 1 lemon. This recipe will like those who don’t like to wait too long. With lemon, milk will ferment much faster, which will achieve the desired consistency that will make the drink much faster. This method is good, since there is no need for pr e-concession.
- Pour the milk into a saucepan and cook it. If you are using organic milk, you have to boil first, pasteurized milk only heat it.
- Squeeze a lemon juice. You will need about 60 ml of juice for the amount of milk you are using.
- Pour the lemon juice into hot milk in a fine splash and remove. Almost immediately you will see a reaction, the milk will begin to form curls. Pass them to a strainer to drain the serum.
Special applications
The use of milk serum is widespread. But its greatest advantage lies in its beneficial effects for the human body. Its main benefits are to clean the body of toxic waste substances, favor renal function and improve metabolism.
Other important benefits are the reduction of cholesterol levels, the improvement of digestion and cancer risk reduction. It has been shown that drinking milk serum increases serotonin levels in the brain, which makes the person less susceptible to stress, depression and anxiety. It is also an effective help to combat acne and other skin problems.
In popular medicine
The father of medicine, Hippocrates, realized that serum had many health benefits, so he began to prescribe his patients to reinforce his immunity. In fact, Hippocrates was the first doctor who recommended to people to change their lifestyle, which included modifying their eating habits and increasing physical activity.
Gastrointestinal pathologies
Lactose, contained in milk serum, has a positive effect on digestion. It acts as a prebiotic, which is a previous requirement for the growth of probiotic bacteria, important in the digestive process. If microflora is balanced, there is no risk of excessive growth of “hostile” bacteria and viruses, causing gastrointestinal diseases.
Treatment and prevention of viral diseases
Antimicrobial and antiviral properties have been described in studies on lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, smooth, IgG and glycomacropéptid (GMP). It has been pointed out that lactoferrin, IgG and GMP have antiviral properties and that some serum fatty acids have antifungal effects. Immunomodulating effects also have indirect antimicrobial effects. In addition, it has been described that some bioactive serum protein peptides have antimicrobial and antiviral effects.
The effect is enhanced by the combination with smoothie, which attacks the cell walls of bacteria and viruses. Lactoferrin also protects against viral infections such as flu, gastroenteritis by rotavirus, herpes and hepatitis.
For cough
Because of its ability to loosen the sputum and help expel it, milk serum is useful for cough, especially dry.
For vascular diseases and varicose veins
Substances present in milk serum can reduce the risk of vascular diseases regulating blood pressure, reducing blood cholesterol levels. This beneficial drink helps prevent thrombosis, varicose veins and related complications.
Cutaneous disease therapy
The effect of the external application of the serum is not new. In the past, women used it to clean, soften the skin and prevent and treat acne. The ingredients present in it regulate the pH of the skin and are an excellent way to relieve eczema, psoriasis and problematic skin in general. The serum can be added to the bathroom, mix with water (facial tonic), other components (nutritional masks, healing compresses).
Treatment of joint diseases
Apart from the influence of lactose and phosphopeptides in calcium absorption, serum proteins also have a direct effect on the joints. The MBP fraction (Milk Basic Protein) has been subjected to toxicological tests. No side effects were detected, but the use of this protein increases bone density, joint density and reduces the content of bone degradation products in urine.
To purify the body
There are many ways and methods of detoxification. There are no universally applicable instructions. A detoxification program must be individualized because each person has different habits, different metabolism and different somatic problems. But the main objective of any detoxification is to release the body from overload. It implies a change in the diet. Dairy serum contributes to cleaning.
At first it is recommended to use it in small portions, 3 times a day at 150 ml (the first portion is drunk in the morning on an empty stomach). Gradually, the dose can be increased to 1 liter per day.
in the drop
The reduction of bone breakdown products in the urine mentioned above, the reduction of uric acid levels are factors that contribute to the prevention and treatment of gout. These properties are inherent to whey. It can be used to treat the unpleasant symptoms of this disease.
in cosmetology
Buttermilk is also used as a cosmetic raw material in creams, lotions, face masks, shampoos, shower gels, soaps, lotions, etc.
For the skin
This useful by-product is perfect for washing, exfoliating and preparing face masks. With it, you will not only be healthier, but also more beautiful.
First exfoliate and prepare a facial mask. After removing make-up, pour a small amount of serum into the palm of your hand, lightly rub it into a damp face, then wash and dry. If you prefer, leave it on the face for 10 minutes and then rinse it off. The treatment will give your skin a youthful appearance and it will be firm and smooth.
Now prepare a healing bath. Add 200-300 grams of serum to the bath and soak for 20 minutes. The vitamins it contains will nourish your body, soften your skin and maintain its natural regenerative powers.
For healthy and beautiful hair
The serum can also be used to improve the condition of the hair. Combine it with lemon, for example, to help reduce oily hair. Mix 1 tablespoon of serum, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and your regular shampoo. Massage the mixture into the scalp, lather and rinse hair. This treatment regulates the balance of your skin. With regular use, oily hair will be reduced.
Particularities of use
At first glance, it may seem that the serum can be consumed at will. But it’s not like that. If it becomes a large part of the diet, you may experience digestive problems associated with diarrhea. The ideal is to consume a healthy drink ½-1 cup 3 times a day.
Storage Considerations
The storage temperature of the product is 4-8°C. Prolonged storage causes whey to lose its positive properties and its texture, smell, taste and color change. Therefore, it is better to consume it fresh, immediately after its preparation. As a last resort, store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days maximum.
When storing whey powder, do not leave the container open. It is better to transfer it to a closed container. The powder quickly absorbs moisture, making it almost insoluble and losing its properties.