Dietary Fiber
- Dietary fibers cannot be digested and absorbed by the small intestine
- Dietary fibers are classified in two forms-
- Insoluble fibers which exhibit bulking action and help relieve constipation
- Soluble dietary fibers which improve control of PPBG and lower LDL-C levels
- Recommended daily intake : 25-30 gms
- Intake of adequate amount of dietary fiber is associated with reduced risk of –
- Cardiovascular diseases like stroke, myocardial infarction,
- Obesity,
- Hypertension,
- Hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia and
- Reduced risk of colonic cancer
Salvia Seeds : Rich source of Fiber
- The total dietary fiber content of salvia seeds ranges from 36 to 40 g per 100g
- Insoluble and soluble dietary fiber varies from 23 to 46 per cent and 2.5 to7.1 per cent, respectively .
- It also contains about 5 per cent mucilage which can also act as soluble fiber
- Hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia and
- Reduced risk of colonic cancer
Omega-3-fatty acids
Actions:
- Lower serum triglyceride levels
- Increase HDL-C levels
- Cardio-protective action
- Anti-inflammatory action
- Improve cognitive functions
Salvia Seeds : Rich source of essential and non-essential Amino Acids
Table : Average amino-acid composition of chin seeds
| Amino acid (g per 100g) |
Amino acid (g per 100g) |
| Arginine |
2.143 |
Phenylalanine |
1.0 16 |
| Glutamic acid |
3.500 |
Tyrosine |
0.536 |
| Tlu·eonine |
0.709 |
Histidine |
0.531 |
| T1yptophan |
0.436 |
Valine |
0.950 |
| Isoleucine |
0.801 |
Alanine |
1.044 |
| Leucine |
1.37 1 |
Glycine |
0.943 |
| Methionine |
0.588 |
Aspartic acid |
1.689 |
| Lysine |
0.970 |
Proline |
0.776 |
| Cystine |
0.407 |
Serine |
1.049 |
Salvia Seeds : Vitamin & Mineral content
Table : Average vitamins and minerals content of chin seeds
| Vitamins (per 100g) |
Minerals (per 100g) |
| Ascorbic acid (mg) |
1.6 |
Calcium (mg) |
631 |
| Thiamin (mg) |
0.62 |
Bo. (44) |
7.72 |
| Riboflavin (mg) |
0.17 |
Magnesium (mg) |
335 |
| Niacin(mg) |
8.83 |
Phosphorus (mg) |
860 |
| Vitamin-A(IU) |
54 |
Potassium (mg) |
407 |
| Vitamin-E (mg) |
0.50 |
Potassium (mg) |
407 |
| Sodium (mg) |
16 |
| |
|
Zinc(mg) |
4.58 |
Azpro
AZPRO : Who Benefits
- Individuals suffering from:
- Diabetes
- Dyslipidemia
- CAD
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Overweight and obese
- Any body who wants to increase his fiber intake
- Ideal functional food for children, pregnant women, lactating mothers and elderly
Salvia Seeds : Diabetes
- The insoluble dietary fibre of chia is capable of retaining water several times of its weight and thus provides bulk and prolongs the gastro-intestinal transit time.
- Increased gastro-intestinal transit time is directly related to gradual increase in post-prandial blood glucose levels and decrease in insulin resistance over a period of time
Salvia Seeds: Weight Management
- Salvia seeds can absorb up to 10-12 times their weight in water, becoming gel-like and expanding in stomach .
- It creates a gelatin-like substance in the stomach. This gel-forming action is due to the soluble fiber in salvia seeds
- This increases stomach fullness, slows absorption of food and helps eat fewer calories.
Salvia Seeds : Helps constipation
- The insoluble dietary fibre of salvia is capable of retaining water several times of its weight and thus increasing stool bulk, which helps to relieve constipation
- Increases water content of stools- softens stools
AZPRO: Dosage
- When commencing eating salvia seeds, start slowly with 1 teaspoon in the morning for a few days- with 2 glasses of water
- If you don’t experience any gut symptoms, then have another teaspoon in the afternoon.
- Consuming too much of the seeds to start with can cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea or gas and flatulence.
- Gradually increase the amount for optimal benefits.
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