Chapter 14

Health Effects of Antioxidative and Antihypertensive Peptides from Marine Resources

Ida-Johanne Jensen

Ida-Johanne Jensen

Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, University of Tromsø, Breivika, Norway

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Karl-Erik Eilertsen

Karl-Erik Eilertsen

Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, University of Tromsø, Breivika, Norway

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Hanne K. Mæhre

Hanne K. Mæhre

Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, University of Tromsø, Breivika, Norway

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Edel O. Elvevoll

Edel O. Elvevoll

Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, University of Tromsø, Breivika, Norway

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Rune Larsen

Rune Larsen

Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, University of Tromsø, Breivika, Norway

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First published: 27 March 2013
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Summary

The health benefits of a diet rich in seafood (fish and shellfish) are well recognised. In recent years, increased attention has been directed towards the potential health benefits of peptides of marine origin. Some peptides have been found to exhibit antioxidative and antihypertensive properties. This chapter reviews the properties of marine-derived peptides and evaluates their health benefits. Whereas antioxidative peptides may provide a beneficial effect in the gut, preventing unwanted food oxidation, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides need to be absorbed in the intestine in order to enter the bloodstream and exert a physiological effect at the target site. According to theoretical knowledge, the antioxidants can prevent oxidative stress linked to several diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders and cancer, as well as ageing. Evaluation of the antihypertensive effects of ACE inhibitors from marine sources covers in vitro studies, animal studies and human clinical trials.

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