Table 4 The various multi-functional roles of bioactive peptide derived from milk in the body system

Body system Functional roles
Bioactive peptide derived from milk Bone health Ca binding peptideLactoferrin
Cardiovascular system ACE inhibitory peptideAnti-cholesterolemicAnti-hypertensive85Anti-thrombotic
Digestive system Antimicrobial peptideImmunomodulatoryOpioid
Immune defense CytomodulatoryImmunomodulatory
Nervous system Opioid peptide
Weight management OpioidSatiety inducing Glycomarcopeptide
Clare et al., 2003; Korhonen and Pihlanto, 2003