Small molecule peptides can be rapidly absorbed by the human body, providing energy and amino acids to the body promptly, which is beneficial for the recovery of physical strength after exercise and the alleviation of physical fatigue. It is particularly beneficial for people who need to quickly replenish nutrients after surgery or illness.
Rich in arginine, lysine and branched-chain amino acids, especially lysine, it has a positive effect on stimulating muscle protein synthesis, reducing muscle breakdown, alleviating muscle soreness after exercise and accelerating recovery. Although its effect is often compared with whey protein, it provides an excellent choice for vegetarians.
During enzymatic hydrolysis, some specific peptide segments with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory activity are produced. These active peptides can act like some antihypertensive drugs, helping to dilate blood vessels by inhibiting the activity of ACE enzymes, thereby assisting in the reduction of blood pressure.
Some peptide segments produced by enzymatic hydrolysis have the ability to eliminate free radicals, which helps to reduce the damage of oxidative stress to the body and delay cellular aging.
Some studies have shown that pea protein peptides may help alleviate the damage of chemical substances to the liver through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, promoting liver cell repair.
Because it has been pre-digested, it significantly reduces the digestive burden on the gastrointestinal tract. It is particularly suitable for people with weak digestive function, such as the elderly, infants, and patients with gastrointestinal diseases.
This is the most important and widely applied field. Used in Protein powder/protein bars for rapid replenishment after exercise, and sports drinks/energy bars to provide quick amino acids without affecting taste.
Includes antihypertensive health supplements (capsules/tablets), nutritional supplements for the elderly (milk powder/cereal), and special medical foods for post-operative convalescents.
Due to good solubility, it is ideal for liquid protein drinks and meal replacement shakes/powders, providing satiety and sustained nutrition.
Applied in infant formula for those allergic to milk protein, and widely used in vegetarian foods like meat alternatives to improve texture and protein content.