Yoshinori Mine & Fereidoon Shahidi 
Nutraceutical Proteins and Peptides in Health and Disease [PDF ebook] 

Reports of the beneficial health effects of some peptides have begun to make their way into the scientific literature. Peptides can act as immunomodulators, and have been shown to have a positive influence on calcium absorption, and on regulation of serum cholesterol. A number of peptides may also possess antimicrobial properties that enhance the b