Chia is the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids and contains natural antioxidants. It is available as raw material for use in dietary and nutritional supplements. The unparalleled stability of Chia's omega-3 fatty acids is the result of the natural antioxidants it contains.
Chia is cholesterol-free. This sets it apart from fish meat, fish oils, and fish flour, which contain significant amounts. For health-conscious consumers, this gives Chia a significant advantage over other products.
Chia has a long history as human food, starting with its cultivation by the ancient Mexicans around 2,600 B.C. Amaranth, beans, chia, and corn were the main components of the diet of the Aztecs and Mayans when Columbus arrived in the New World.
Many people still use this ancient seed to make a popular drink called 'chia fresca', consumed in Mexico, Central America, as well as in California and Arizona in the USA.