Publication: The Role of Chia Seeds Oil in Human Health: A Critical Review
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2021-07-06
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European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences
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Abstract
Chia, Salvia hispanica L., is emerging as an important functional food
ingredient because of its rich contents of dietary fiber, omega‐3 fatty
acids and an indicative source of bioactive peptides owing to its high
concentration of proteins and essential amino acids. The use of food with
nutraceutical and functional properties for management of lifestyle
diseases like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular problems is now
gaining momentum among the public. Current research findings reveal
high nutritive value for chia seeds and their oils validating their massive
health-promoting properties. Currently chia is consumed as seeds and
oil with similar effects. The oil is rich in in polyunsaturated fatty acid, αlinoleic acid, the biological precursor to docosahexaenoic acid and
eicosapentaenoic acid. It has been scientifically established that chia is
an immune improver and has therapeutic effects on control of diabetes,
dyslipidemia, hypertension, as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiblood clotting, laxative, antidepressant, antianxiety, analgesic and vision.
This article provides a review of the role of chia seeds oil in human
health. The Phytochemical characteristics of chia oil is presented and the
effect of their consumption on human health is discussed.
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Chia seeds oil, polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3, health promoting properties.