The whey drinking cure is a form of therapeutic fasting.
The whey supplied is said to detoxify.
Solid food is completely dispensed with during the course of treatment. Mineral water, unsweetened herbal teas and only a small amount of juice are allowed during fasting.
Whey is a by-product of cheese making and consists mainly of water. It also contains many vitamins, minerals and small amounts of protein. The protein it contains is said to prevent the breakdown of the protein in the muscles during the cure.