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Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica L.) as a Source of Proteins and Bioactive Peptides with Health Benefits: A Review

Grancieri, M., Martino, H.S.D. and Gonzalez de Mejia, E. · Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety · 2019

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review describes chia seed (Salvia hispanica) as a source of proteins and bioactive peptides with health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive and antidiabetic activities.

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How to cite

Grancieri, M., Martino, H.S.D. and Gonzalez de Mejia, E (2019) 'Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica L.) as a Source of Proteins and Bioactive Peptides with Health Benefits: A Review', Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 18(2), pp. 480-499. doi:10.1111/1541-4337.12423

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