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ReviewCurrent protein & peptide science2025

From Bugs to Benefits: Edible Insects as Exceptional Protein Sources.

Ravi Kumar Mittal, Gaurav Krishna, Sohini Chowdhury, Sorabh Lakhanpal, Muhammed Shabil, Rajeev Sharma, Sahil Suri

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Ravi Kumar MittalGalgotias College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India.ORCID 0000-0001-8234-2466
Gaurav KrishnaInstitute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 281406, India.ORCID 0000-0003-1398-9340
Sohini ChowdhuryUniversity Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India.
Sorabh LakhanpalDivision of Research and Development, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India.
Muhammed ShabilCenter for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.ORCID 0000-0003-2491-2779
Rajeev SharmaChitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, 174103, India.
Sahil SuriCentre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140417, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveEating insects may be healthier and more sustainable than eating animals. Various insect protein hydrolysates are assessed for therapeutic potential in this review.

methodsA wide range of literature pertaining to nutrition compositions and the biological activity of edible insects has been compiled and meticulously examined through the utilization of various scholarly databases, including PubMed and ScienceDirect.

resultsDifferent insect protein hydrolysates had anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antioxidant characteristics in addition to controlling blood sugar and cholesterol. These findings suggest that insect-derived bioactive peptides have health benefits and therapeutic uses.

conclusionEdible insects may replace traditional foods due to their nutritional and environmental benefits. The biological activity of their protein hydrolysates suggests they could be beneficial food additives or medicines.

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Edible InsectsInsect ProteinsProtein HydrolysatesAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsHumansAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsInsect ProteinsProtein Hydrolysatesalternative protein sourcesbioactive peptideschronic disease preventionconsumer acceptance.Edible insectsfunctional foodsinsect proteinprotein hydrolysates

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