Random thoughts, daily notes, tips on gut and immune health©…. August 16, 2018© Natural Immune Benefits In Whey Whey protein contains about 10-15% immunoglobulins. Milk immunity research helped develop the basic principles of modern immunology. Four classes of immunoglobulins are present in whey serum: IgG, IgA, IgM, and IgE. IgM is in the first line of immune system defense. These large antibodies can attack many types of intruders. IgM antibodies are released when an organism is exposed to an antigen for the first time. These ‘first responders’ also recruit other immune cells to attack dangerous microbes. IgA are common antibodies in mucosal areas such as the nose, lungs, eyes and ears. They prevent mucosal infections […]