α-Lactorphin
Alpha-lactorphin
YGLF Amino Acids · MW: 514.58 Da
Amino Acids
YGLF
Molecular Weight
514.58 Da
Half-life
minutes
Research Score
4.2
Studies
85
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is α-Lactorphin?
α-Lactorphin is a tetrapeptide fragment of α-lactalbumin from milk whey. It has been studied as a food-derived bioactive peptide with ACE-inhibitory, vasorelaxant, and antihypertensive activity.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
ACE inhibition
blood pressure support
vasorelaxation
Research Summary
A real whey-derived peptide reported in enzymatic digests of α-lactalbumin; most evidence is pre-clinical and focused on cardiovascular bioactivity.
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