Chia (Salvia hispanica L) Research
Conducted by Nutritional Science Research Institute (NSRI)
Omega 3 Chia© is the only chia that is certified in all the folloing certfications:
- ISO9001
- GMP
- HACCP
- Non GMO
- Vegan
- Kosher
- Gluten Free
NSRI, in conjunction with Dr. David Nieman of Appalachian State University, is conducting a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy, non-diabetic subjects to examine the effects of Chia. The results of these studies will be available 2008.
Why we chose the light and dark combination seed.
When Dr. Bukowski began reporting NSRI’s findings in Chia we were amazed. First we analyzed the white chia. We discovered that the darker Chia had an additional important antioxidant called quercetin. It is well known that darker foods have more antioxidants than lighter ones. Our analysis showed that Omega 3 Chia contained one of the highest levels of omega 3s found in any food. It also turns out to have the highest amount of antioxidants we have ever measured, equal to dark berries like blueberries.
Chía seeds contain many powerful antioxidants: myrecetin, quercetin, kaempferol, chlorogenic acid, and caffeic acid. It has a ORAC of 70 micromoles TE/g, and is thus one of the most powerful whole food antioxidants we know.
NSRI has conducted extensive analyses on this food product and found it to be a versatile, user-friendly, exceptional and unique low-calorie source of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants, complete protein, iron, calcium, and magnesium. Below is a summary of its nutritional content:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 15g
*Percent Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Amount Per Serving ( % Daily Values )* |
( % Daily Values )* |
Calories 50; Calories from fat 44 |
2.5 |
Total Fat 4.9 g |
8 |
Saturated Fat <0.5g |
1 |
Trans Fat 0g |
|
Omega-3 (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) 3g |
|
Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) 1g |
|
Cholesterol 0g |
0 |
Sodium <0.5mg |
0 |
Carbohydrates Available 0.1g |
0 |
Dietary Fiber 6.1g |
24 |
Sugars 0g |
|
Protein 3.1g |
6 |
Calcium 107mg |
11 |
Iron 2.4mg |
13 |
Zinc 0.5 mg |
3 |
Potassium 105mg |
3 |
Magnesium 59mg |
15 |
Phosphorus 160mg |
16 |
Antioxidants
1047 micromoles TE ORAC units (antioxidants include myrecetin, quercetin, kaemferol, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid)
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