A Review on Chia Seeds: Salvia hispanica

ABSTRACTChia seeds (obtained from plant Salvia hispanica; Lamiaceae family.) are referred to be the superfoods in the health community. These seeds are rich in protein, dietary fibers, omega 3 fatty acid, flavonoids, polyphenolic compound, Vitamin C&K. Minerals like potassium, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium also contribute toward its nutritional profiling. It’s oil is rich in several bioactive compounds namely quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, cholorgenic acid & 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl ethanol- elenolic acid di-aldehyde (DHPEA-EDA) .Study showed that chia seeds exhibited anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-oxidant properties. Keywords: Chia seeds, Salvia hispanica, Super food, Omega 3-fatty acid, polyphenolic compound, antioxidant.