The consumption of chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) has increased in recent years due its
high content of omega‐3 fatty acids and dietary fiber. This seed also has a high …

Currently, in order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients to complement the normal diet, the
consumption of seeds such as Salvia hispanica L.(commonly known as chia seeds) is …

The objective was to evaluate the mechanisms of digested total proteins (DTP), albumin,
glutelin, and pure peptides from chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) to prevent adipogenesis and …

Lamiaceae (Labiatae) are an important group of medicinal plants, which have been used for
treating heart disease in traditional medicine for centuries. These mainly aromatic plants are …

Context Chia seed is a popular dietary supplement, taken mainly for its high content of alpha-
linolenic acid, vegetable protein, and dietary fiber, yet information about its clinical effects is …

Poor lifestyle choices have led to people suffering from stress, high blood pressure, and a
surge in cholesterol levels. Due to this, people are opting for the use of various functional …

The attraction of novel foods proceeds alongside epidemic cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, obesity, and related risk factors. Dieticians have identified chia (Salvia hispanica) …

The chemical, functional and thermal properties of the mucilage from two phenotypes of chia
seeds were investigated. In white and black-spotted seeds, the polysaccharides showed …

Background: Chia seed is not a new food for humanity. The seed has been used in many
different areas since the Aztecs, especially the food items. The chia seed is-becoming …

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel
foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on overall safety …