What is Chia Seed Oil?

Chia seed oil is a health food that has many positive properties. The oil comes from the Chia seed, commonly used on the novelty item, the Chia Pet. It has tremendous nutritional value for those who choose to eat the seeds or drink the oil that comes from the seeds. Chia seed has been known for its healthful properties for centuries, when it was used as a staple food by Native Americans of the Mexico and the American Southwest. It was used by the ancient Aztecs as a high energy endurance food when natives needed to travel long distances on very little food.

Chia seed oil and the omega*3 fatty acids found within it are helpful to maintain our glandular activity, especially the activity of the thyroid gland and the adrenal glands. They supply nutrition to the skin cells and are important in the maintenance of healthy mucus membranes. In addition, they nourish the nerves.  These unsaturated fatty acids cooperate with vitamin D in allowing calcium to become available to the body, helping phosphorus as well, and promoting the conversion of carotene into vitamin A. Fatty acids help to achieve the normal function of the reproductive system as well.

Chia seeds were also used for medicinal purposes.  It was said that Aztec warriors used chia seeds as a main source of fuel while going into battle.  Chia seeds were said to give endurance and stamina.  The word Chia actually comes from Mayan culture and means Strength.  Chia seeds were thought to be almost magical because of their ability to boost stamina and energy over long periods of time.  Well get into this in later posts, but its important to note that even thousands of years ago, these nutritional benefits of chia seeds were known.  Chia seeds were also used as a way to relieve joint pain and to stimulate the production of saliva.  In fact, during the Spanish conquest of Mexico, in certain places chia seeds were banned because chia seeds were associated with religious rituals and magical properties.  After the Aztec and Mayan cultures, chia seeds and their benefits became somewhat obscure until later.  Now, in modern days, chia seed benefits are being fully studied in regards to their once known, health properties.  Chia seeds have some very unique properties that make them unlike other seeds.  These were just beginning to rediscover in modern times.

• Contains the highest known concentration of Omega 3 fatty acids of any seed

• Supports heart, immune, digestion and other major body processes

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