High in Omega-3 Acids
Super Salvia seeds have higher levels of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) than flax seed. ALA is an essential acid because it is not produced by the body. In fact, Super Salvia seeds have the highest whole-food source levels of Omega-3 acids, as measured by percent of weight.
Rich in Antioxidants
Super Salvia is a great natural source of antioxidants, including chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin and flavonols.
Full of Important Nutrients
Super Salvia is an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, iron, zinc, and copper. Super Salvia contains six times more iron than spinach per serving.
Low in Sodium and Cholesterol-Free
Super Salvia contains less than half the sodium of flax seed, per serving. This is important to those with high blood pressure and concerned about sodium intake. As a plant-based source of Omega-3, Super Salvia is cholesterol-free.
Promotes Hydration
Super Salvia soaks up water and this promotes hydration and electrolytes retention.
Helps in Weight Loss
Super Salvia is very filling. As more Super Salvia is eaten, there's less room for higher caloric foods.
Builds Endurance
The Mayan word for Chia is "strength." Super Salvia builds stamina and endurance because it steadily releases slow-burning glucose into the bloodstream.
Gluten-Free
The protein in Super Salvia seed is gluten free.
Stays Fresh
Unlike flax seed, Super Salvia seed stays fresh for extended periods of time.
Super Salvia seed, nutrients per serving
Amounts per 1 ounce (28g) Data supplied by NutritionData.com
Food Energy
Amounts per 1 ounce (28g) Data supplied by NutritionData.com Food Energy Amounts Per Serving %DV Calories 137 (574 kJ) 7% Calories from Carbohydrate 50.2 (210 kJ) Calories from Fat 72.1 (302 kJ) Calories from Protein 15.2 (63.6 kJ) Calories from Alcohol ~ Carbohydrate Amounts Per Serving %DV Total Carbohydrate 12.3 g 4% Dietary Fiber 10.6 g 42% Starch ~ Sugars ~ Sucrose ~ Glucose ~ Fructose ~ Lactose ~ Maltose ~ Galactose ~ Fats & Fatty Acids Amounts Per Serving %DV Total Fat 8.6 g 13% Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4% 4:00 ~ 6:00 ~ 8:00 ~ 10:00 ~ 12:00 ~ 13:00 ~ 14:00 8.4 mg 15:00 8.4 mg 16:00 567 mg 17:00 17.6 mg 18:00 253 mg 19:00 ~ 20:00 26.0 mg 22:00 9.0 mg 24:00:00 ~ Monounsaturated Fat 0.6 g 14:01 8.4 mg 15:01 ~ 16:1 undifferentiated 8.7 mg 16:1 c ~ 16:1 t ~ 17:01 0.0 mg 18:1 undifferentiated 562 mg 18:1 c ~ 18:1 t ~ 20:01 12.9 mg 22:1 undifferentiated ~ 22:1 c ~ 22:1 t ~ 24:1 c ~ Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5 g 16:2 undifferentiated ~ 18:2 undifferentiated 1620 mg 18:2 n-6 c,c ~ 18:2 c,t ~ 18:2 t,c ~ 18:2 t,t ~ 18:2 i ~ 18:2 t not further defined ~ 18:03 4915 mg 18:3 n-3, c,c,c ~ 18:3 n-6, c,c,c ~ 18:4 undifferentiated ~ 20:2 n-6 c,c ~ 20:3 undifferentiated ~ 20:3 n-3 ~ 20:3 n-6 ~ 20:4 undifferentiated ~ 20:4 n-3 ~ 20:4 n-6 ~ 20:5 n-3 ~ 22:02 ~ 22:5 n-3 ~ 22:6 n-3 ~ Total trans fatty acids ~ Total trans-monoenoic fatty acids ~ Total trans-polyenoic fatty acids ~ Total Omega-3 fatty acids 4915 mg Total Omega-6 fatty acids 1620 mg Protein & Amino Acids Amounts Per Serving %DV Protein 4.4 g 9% Tryptophan 202 mg Threonine 186 mg Isoleucine 195 mg Leucine 352 mg Lysine 257 mg Methionine 25.2 mg Cystine 101 mg Phenylalanine 288 mg Tyrosine 141 mg Valine 294 mg Arginine 555 mg Histidine 147 mg Alanine 260 mg Aspartic acid 457 mg Glutamic acid 691 mg Glycine 254 mg Proline 251 mg Serine 283 mg Hydroxyproline ~ Vitamins Amounts Per Serving %DV Vitamin A ~ ~ Retinol ~ Retinol Activity Equivalent ~ Alpha Carotene ~ Beta Carotene ~ Beta Cryptoxanthin ~ Lycopene ~ Lutein+Zeaxanthin ~ Vitamin C ~ ~ Vitamin D ~ ~ Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) ~ ~ Beta Tocopherol ~ Gamma Tocopherol ~ Delta Tocopherol ~ Vitamin K ~ ~ Thiamin ~ ~ Riboflavin ~ ~ Niacin ~ ~ Vitamin B6 ~ ~ Folate ~ ~ Food Folate ~ Folic Acid ~ Dietary Folate Equivalents ~ Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0% Pantothenic Acid ~ ~ Choline ~ Betaine ~ Minerals Amounts Per Serving %DV Other Amt. Per Serving %DV Alcohol 0.0 g Water 1.4 g Ash 1.4 g Caffeine ~ Theobromine ~ Calcium 177 mg 18% Iron ~ ~ Magnesium ~ ~ Phosphorus 265 mg 27% Potassium 44.8 mg 1% Sodium 5.3 mg 0% Zinc 1.0 mg 7% Copper 0.1 mg 3% Manganese 0.6 mg 30% Selenium ~ ~ Fluoride ~ Sterols Amounts Per Serving %DV Cholesterol 0.0 mg Phytosterols ~ 0% Campesterol ~ Stigmasterol ~ Beta-sitosterol ~ Summary: Scientific evidence strongly supports the use of Super Salvia as being the most efficient source of omega-3 fatty acids which can be used to enrich foods. Adding Super Salvia seeds directly to the final product, or including it in animal diets has not shown any of the problems other omega-3 sources such as flaxseed or marine products have shown such as fishy flavor, animal weight loss, digestive problems, diarrhea, allergies, etc.
