Table 7.
Therapeutic value of chia
| Therapeutic value | Reference |
|---|---|
| Cardiac protective | Munoz et al. (2012b) |
| Helps to control diabetes | EFSA (2009) |
| Potential source of several bio-active peptides, Repair of damaged tissue and general well-being | Segura-Campos et al. (2013) |
| Control of dyslipidaemia | Chicco et al. (2009) |
| Potential to lower the bad LDL cholesterol and increase beneficial HDL cholesterol | Ayerza, and Coates (2005) |
| Brenna et al. (2009) | |
| Control of hypertension and triglycerides and | Rodea-González et al. (2012) |
| Anti-inflammatory | |
| Antioxidant activity for commercial uses | Nadeem et al. (2015a) |
| Chia is non-allergic (whole/ground) | EFSA 2005; EFSA 2009 |
| Antiplatelet, Antiplatelet, anti-carcinogenic, laxative, hypotensive, cardiac tonic, cardiovascular protector, treatment of anaemia, improves dermatitis, analgesic | Ayerza and Coates, 2005 |
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| Antidepressant, antianxiety, vision and immune improver | |
| EPA and DHA improver in blood | Nieman et al. 2009 |
| Antineoplastics | Adams et al. (2006) |
| Hypotensives | Vuksan et al. (2007) |
| Celiac disease, constipation and vasodilatation | Adams et al. (2005) |
| Joint pain, kidney disorders | Wojcikowski et al. (2006) |
| Antiviral | Jiang et al. (2005) |