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FOODS
Volume 11, Issue 20, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/foods11203300
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legume; bioactive peptides; metabolic syndrome; enzyme inhibitory
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Food is not only a source of nutrients, but also a source of bioactive compounds that can play a significant role in disease prevention and treatment. Metabolic syndrome is a complex disorder that can be inhibited by bioactive peptides derived from legume seeds.
Currently, food is regarded not only as a source of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals but also as a source of bioactive compounds that can play a significant role in the prevention and diet therapy of many diseases. Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a complex disorder defined as a set of interrelated factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidemia. MS affects not only adults but also children. Peptides are one of the compounds that exhibit a variety of bioactive properties. They are derived from food proteins, which are usually obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis or digestion in the digestive system. Legume seeds are a good source of bioactive peptides. In addition to their high protein content, they contain high levels of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The aim of this review is to present new bioactive peptides derived from legume seeds and showing inhibitory properties against MS. These compounds may find application in MS diet therapy or functional food production.
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