The presence of bioactive peptides has already been reported in many foods such as milk,
fermented products, plant and marine proteins. Bioactive peptides are sequences between 2 …

Flaxseed is a rich source of the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid, the lignan
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside and fiber. These compounds provide bioactivity of value to …

Highlights•Flax compounds; linatine, cyanogenic glycosides, Cd and mucilage are
discussed.•The difficulty in attributing bioactivity to flaxseed compounds is discussed.•A …

Bioactive peptides are encrypted within the primary structure of food proteins where they
remain inactive until released by enzymatic hydrolysis. Once released from the parent …

Type-2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent metabolic diseases in the world, and is
characterized by hyperglycemia (ie, high levels of glucose in the blood). Alpha-glucosidases …

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.
The inclusion of functional foods and natural health products in the diet are gaining …

The aim of this study was to identify and test efficacy of antioxidant and antihypertensive
peptides present in hemp seed protein hydrolysate (HPH), which was produced through …

A literature survey covering the presence of bioactive peptides in plant-derived foodstuffs is
presented. Examples are given of plant peptides associated with a beneficial effect on …

Background Flaxseed meal, the de-oiled by-product of flaxseed processing, has been
extensively studied as a rich source of protein (with protein content up to 40%). Flaxseed …

Chia (S. hispanica L.) is an annual herbaceous plant that has gained popularity for its seeds
of high-quality vegetative proteins, richest contents of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids …