Antihypertensive Peptides in Dairy Products

Dairy products are a fundamental source of protein. Also, they are popular foods for the intake of bioactive peptides with their sensory properties and high consumption. Among various bioactivities, antihypertensive activity has special importance due to high blood pressure, which has become a growing health problem in recent years. Milk proteins are the main precursors for ACE inhibitor peptides. The antihypertensive effect of a few bioactive peptides found in dairy products has been confirmed in vivo, and a few commercial products have shown to reduce blood pressure. This review discusses the studies about the antihypertensive specifically ACE inhibitor peptides found in milk and dairy products as an essential source of bioactive peptides.