Recent Advances in Bioactive Peptides as Functional Food for Health Promotions and Medicinal Applications

Area of Science:

• Food Science
• Biochemistry
• Nutritional Science

Background:

• Bioactive peptides derived from natural resources offer significant health benefits, including prevention of hypertension, cancers, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.
• These peptides are produced through hydrolysis or fermentation of proteins from food, plant, animal, and dairy sources.
• Bioactive peptides possess multiple bioactivities such as antioxidant, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.

Conclusions:

• Bioactive peptides represent a valuable source of natural compounds with significant therapeutic potential.
• Continued research into their production, purification, and bioactivities will enhance their application in functional foods and medicine.
• Bioactive peptides are key components for promoting human health and preventing chronic diseases.