Protein Quality and Biologic Values
The quality of dietary proteins is a vital factor in determining what proteins are the most valuable in terms of how the body assimilates and utilizes the protein as a resource.

To test these ratios in a protein source we begin with an amino acid analysis, a nitrogen analysis, and then we proceed to the biologic testing. Measuring changes in the protein of the body is a well accepted evaluative analysis used to determine protein quality, measured as Biologic Value (BV). This involves the measurement of nitrogen intake from the protein and the output of nitrogen in the feces and urine. BV is therefore a measurement of the nitrogen absorbed and utilized by the body .

Biologic Value (BV) of Dietary Proteins(1)

As this table shows, the animal proteins are high in BV, and are therefore complete proteins(2). While vegetable proteins are much more incomplete and retain a lower BV rating, due as well to their lower digestibility(1). With a mixture of these vegetable proteins the effect of a complete protein can be produced when eaten in sufficient quantity, but this requires a great deal more total protein to satisfy these requirements.

Whey Protein Concentrates
The benefits (as shown above) of using a whey protein concentrate (WPC) is great according to the BV of this protein source. It fulfills the body's amino acid intake beyond any other source of protein listed above, as well as being a very versatile dietary food. ImmunoPro^® contains all of the essential amino acids for the body as well as providing cysteine and glutamine. These amino acids are precursors and are necessary for the production of glutathione, a vital free radical neutralizer in the body.

WPC is defined as a whey protein concentrate containing approximately 80% protein. ImmunoPro^® is a WPC.