Recently, the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) has been considered as a nutraceutical because of the presence of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, resistant starch, oligosaccharides, and bioactive peptides. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the study of bioactive peptides from the proteolytic degradation of this legume. Beans are an economical source of these bioactive agents that have been associated with regulatory functions in the human system and biological activities that promote health. There have been various studies on bioactive peptides showing antihypertensive, anticancer, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. In this context, the use of these bioactive peptides as ingredients or supplements in the development of new healthy foods can be an alternative approach for the treatment of diverse chronic diseases. Therefore, this review shows current data on the bioactive peptides from common bean and their biological properties.
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