The use of whey protein in the post-fracture bone formation process

Abstract

Introduction: Milk consists of whey protein and casein, with whey having a greater effectiveness than the other mentioned, in addition to acting on bone tissue, suppressing bone resorption mediated by osteoblasts and the formation of osteoclasts. Methods: A bibliographic review was carried out in a PubMed and Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS) database, using some descriptors and inclusion criteria for selecting articles. Results: Studies show that the benefits of bovine milk serum in bone metabolism, by increasing the potential for proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts, in addition to increasing the activity of several other substances that act on bone formation. Conclusion: By understanding the bone recovery process after a fracture, there is a significant improvement with the use of whey protein.