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Effects of milk-derived bioactives: an overview
1School of Life Science and Technology, Victoria University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. Nagendra.shah@vu.edu.au
The British Journal of Nutrition
|March 10, 2001
Summary
Milk proteins and whey yield bioactive peptides with physiological benefits. This review overviews these components, including opioid peptides and antihypertensive peptides, and their functions.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Biochemistry
- Nutrition
Background:
- Milk is a rich source of proteins, including casein and whey.
- These proteins can be hydrolyzed into smaller peptides with diverse physiological activities.
- Bioactive peptides are recognized for their health-promoting properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of bioactive components derived from milk proteins and whey.
- To discuss the physiological functions associated with these milk-derived peptides.
- To highlight the scientific understanding of milk's nutritional and functional aspects.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications on milk proteins and bioactive peptides.
- Analysis of research on the physiological effects of specific peptide families.
- Synthesis of information regarding casein- and whey-derived bioactive peptides.
Main Results:
- Identified various bioactive peptide groups, such as opioid peptides, antihypertensive peptides, casein phosphopeptides, alpha- and beta-lactorphins, and albutensin.
- Documented the diverse bioactive properties associated with these peptides.
- Established the physiological relevance of these components in milk.
Conclusions:
- Milk proteins and whey are valuable sources of bioactive peptides with significant physiological functions.
- These bioactive peptides contribute to the overall health benefits of milk consumption.
- Further research can explore the therapeutic potential of specific milk-derived peptides.