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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Overview of nutritional perspectives of chia seed (Saliva hispanica. L.): A review
Authors
Deepa Tomar, Niraj Pali
Abstract
This article emphasizes about the nutritive value of chia seeds and presents a quality framework for estimating the scientific impact of these studies. Increasing the demand of people and increasing health awareness in the present scenario led the researchers to study about the nature and nutritive behavior of chia seed. Chia is a quality source of polyunsaturated fatty acids like omega –3 and omega –6, soluble dietary fiber. Other than this, it also contains proteins, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Besides this, the seeds are an excellent source of polyphenols and antioxidants, such as caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, myricetin, quercetin, and others. Due to its nutritive value, it also used in prevention of many non- infectious diseases like hypertension, cancer and diabetes. Today, Chia oil is one of the most valuable oils in the market. There are different extraction methods have been used to produce the oil. In this study we have covered the chemical composition and nutritive benefits of chia seed. Among the nutritive concept, we had also discussed about impact of chia seeds on the human health.
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Pages:917-921
How to cite this article:
Deepa Tomar, Niraj Pali "Overview of nutritional perspectives of chia seed (<em>Saliva hispanica</em>. L.): A review ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 917-921
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