Whey Protein Comparisons for Blood Lipid Effects

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if hydrolyzed whey protein can help serum cholesterol stay in normal range in adults. As a side inquiry, a few blood measures will be taken that are relevant to low level inflammation. The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Will hydrolyzed whey lower serum cholesterol readings in adults with starting values in the upper end of normal to the lower end of elevated? * Will the hydrolyzed whey affect a general measure of inflammation and two measures of indirect relevance to inflammation? Researchers will compare hydrolyzed whey to a conventional whey (a control protein not expected to affect serum cholesterol readings) to see if the hydrolyzed whey lowers serum cholesterol. Participants will: * Drink one protein beverage every day for 6 weeks; * Go to a LabCorp facility for a blood draw before and after the 6 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria: * Cholesterol reading of 190 to 225 mg/dL * Age 21-59 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled diabetes * Hypothyroidism or other hormonal problems that have not stabilized * Any liver diseases being actively treated * Cancer * Renal dialysis use * Rheumatoid arthritis and related issues like lupus * Inflammatory bowel disease * Smoking * Following a very restrictive diet * Low blood pressure * Statin drug use * Having more than 5 alcoholic drinks per week * Extreme obesity (BMI over 37) * Pregnancy or lactation * Allergies to milk protein * History of discomfort after consuming whey protein