title: Nutritional and therapeutic perspectives of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.): a review.
abstract: The ancient grain is becoming enormously popular in modern food regimen in many countries; the higher proportion of α-linolenic acid makes chia the superb source of omega-3 fatty (about 65 % of the oil content). Omega-3 fatty acid has been associated with a large number of physiological functions in human body. Chia seed is a potential source of antioxidants with the presence of chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol which are believed to have cardiac, hepatic protective effects, anti-ageing and anti-carcinogenic characteristics. It is also a great source of dietary fibre which is beneficial for the digestive system and controlling diabetes mellitus with higher concentration of beneficial unsaturated fatty acids, gluten free protein, vitamin, minerals and phenolic compounds. Therapeutic effects of chia in the control of diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-blood clotting, laxative, antidepressant, antianxiety, analgesic, vision and immune improver is scientifically established.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dairy Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Rahman
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ullah
authors.affiliation: Department of Dairy Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nadeem
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khalique
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Home Economics Institute of Home and Food Sciences Faculty of Science and Technology Govt, College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Imran
authors.affiliation: Department of Poultry Production, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mehmood
authors.affiliation: Department of Wildlife and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Javid
authors.affiliation: Department of Poultry Production, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hussain
keywords: Chia; Fibre; Nutritional and therapeutic properties; Omega-3 fatty acids; Protein