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What is Chia Seed? What are its potential health benefits?
Potential Health Benefits of Chia Seed
Some people market Chia seed as a muscle and tissue builder and an energizer of endurance.
They also claim that Chia seed has high oil contents, and it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid
and calcium. Some marketers or venders suggest a lot of health benefits associated with Chia
seeds. However, scientific evidence for its health claims is quite limited. Here are a few studies
suggesting its potential health benefits.
Researchers from University of Litoral, Argentina showed that intake of chia seed (Salvia
hispanica L.) prevented the onset of dyslipidaemia in a study of rats. [1] While, researchers from
The University of Arizona showed that intake of chia seed could improve the n-6/n-3 fatty acid
ratio in rats; proper ratio of fatty acids may lower the risk of having coronary heart disease. [2]
From some basic studies, Chia seed has been recognized as a rich source of omega-3 fatty
acid; it may provide various health benefits. However, research studies, especially clinical
studies, for its health claims are very limited.
Reference:
[1] Chicco AG, D'Alessandro ME, Hein GJ, Oliva ME, Lombardo YB. Dietary chia seed (Salvia
hispanica L.) rich in alpha-linolenic acid improves adiposity and normalises
hypertriacylglycerolaemia and insulin resistance in dyslipaemic rats. Br J Nutr. 2009
Jan;101(1):41-50. Epub 2008 May 20. [2] Ayerza R Jr, Coates W. Effect of dietary alpha-linolenic
fatty acid derived from chia when fed as ground seed, whole seed and oil on lipid content and
fatty acid composition of rat plasma. Ann Nutr Metab. 2007;51(1):27-34. Epub 2007 Mar 14.
Potential Health Benefits of Chia Seed
Some people market Chia seed as a muscle and tissue builder and an energizer of endurance.
They also claim that Chia seed has high oil contents, and it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid
and calcium. Some marketers or venders suggest a lot of health benefits associated with Chia
seeds. However, scientific evidence for its health claims is quite limited. Here are a few studies
suggesting its potential health benefits.
Researchers from University of Litoral, Argentina showed that intake of chia seed (Salvia
hispanica L.) prevented the onset of dyslipidaemia in a study of rats. [1] While, researchers from
The University of Arizona showed that intake of chia seed could improve the n-6/n-3 fatty acid
ratio in rats; proper ratio of fatty acids may lower the risk of having coronary heart disease. [2]
From some basic studies, Chia seed has been recognized as a rich source of omega-3 fatty
acid; it may provide various health benefits. However, research studies, especially clinical
studies, for its health claims are very limited.
Reference:
[1] Chicco AG, D'Alessandro ME, Hein GJ, Oliva ME, Lombardo YB. Dietary chia seed (Salvia
hispanica L.) rich in alpha-linolenic acid improves adiposity and normalises
hypertriacylglycerolaemia and insulin resistance in dyslipaemic rats. Br J Nutr. 2009
Jan;101(1):41-50. Epub 2008 May 20. [2] Ayerza R Jr, Coates W. Effect of dietary alpha-linolenic
fatty acid derived from chia when fed as ground seed, whole seed and oil on lipid content and
fatty acid composition of rat plasma. Ann Nutr Metab. 2007;51(1):27-34. Epub 2007 Mar 14.