The Current State of Knowledge on Salvia hispanica and Salviae hispanicae semen (Chia Seeds).

ABSTRACT: Chia seeds (Salviae hispanicae semen) are obtained from Salvia hispanica L. This raw material is distinguished by its rich chemical composition and valuable nutritional properties. It is currently referred to as "health food". The purpose of the present work was to perform a literature review on S. hispanica and chia seeds, focusing on their chemical composition, biological properties, dietary importance, and medicinal uses. The valuable biological properties of chia seeds are related to their rich chemical composition, with particularly high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential amino acids, polyphenols, as well as vitamins and bioelements. The available scientific literature indicates the cardioprotective, hypotensive, antidiabetic, and antiatherosclerotic effects of this raw

SUBMITTER: Motyka S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8877361 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature