الخصائص الصحية والقيمة الغذائية والتطبيقات المستقبلية: مراجعة بذور الشيا

Abstract EN

Chia (salvia hispanica l.) is an annual herbaceous plant, it's seeds were used more than 5500 years ago.

the chemical composition and technological characteristics of chia have awarded it high nutritional features.

it is considered a good source of oil which is rich with unsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) as well as, phenolic compounds, proteins, soluble dietary fibers and bioactive compounds for that have increased their nutritional, health importance and their use in the prevention of many diseases, chia seeds have high anti-inflammatory effects, anticholesterolemicl, antihypertensive as, antimicrobials and antioxidants activities that confirm their reinforcing properties for health.

the chemical composition of chia seeds and their active compounds and therapeutic potential have increased the possibility of benefiting from these seeds in the field of food, grain and bakery products, thus it is possible to develop gluten-free products useful for people who are allergic to gluten.

the research is currently in the therapeutic nutritional aspects of chia seeds chia by many scientific institutions the of this article is to present a highlight on the nutritional and health value of chia seeds.