Salvia hispanica L. is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which is native from southern Mexico and northern Guatemala. It has been cultivated from tropical to subtropical regions.
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Phytoconstituents :
At the 50µg/ml concentration of chia were found to be 0.28µg/ml of phenolic, 1.23mg of orientin, 2.78mg of vicenin, 1.7mg of vitamin C respectively. The chia had effective total antioxidant activity, DPPH radical scavenging, reducing power and metal chelating activities. Chia is good antioxidant potential with enlightened total phenolic and flavonoid content in management of cholesterol reduction and heart protection. The common dosage recommendation is 20gm of chia seed per day. Based on this properties, the present study was undertaken in such a way to utilize and explore the health benefits.
Health Benefits :
- Help weight loss. Chia seeds are popular for weight loss. They reduce food cravings by preventing some of the food that you eat from getting absorbed into your system. This blockage of calorie absorption makes them a great diet helper.
- Feel fuller faster:Â They can also help your diet by making you feel full. This is because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel.
- Hydration for athletes:Â They are also great for athletes because the “chia gel” can hydrate the body.
- Reduce your blood pressure:Â There’s evidence to suggest they can reduce blood pressure.
- Omega-3: They are the richest plant source of Omega-3 (the vital fats that protect against inflammation—such as arthritis—and heart disease). In fact, they contain more Omega-3 than salmon!
- Benefits for diabetes: Because chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar. This leads scientists to believe chia seeds may have great benefits for diabetics.
- They are easier to digest than flax seeds, and don’t need to be ground up.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, a 28-gram, or one-ounce serving of chia seeds containsTrusted Source:
131 calories
8.4 grams of fat
13.07 grams of carbohydrate
11.2 grams of fiber
5.6 grams of protein
No sugar
