Organic Omega Sacha Inchi Seeds

Health Benefits

1) Promotes Heart Health

Due to the seeds’ rich nutrient profile like Omega fats, iron and antioxidants such as vitamin A and E, Sacha Inchi seeds helps reduce the risk of heart-related diseases by fighting against inflammation and oxidative stress. Sacha Inchi aids in maintaining healthy cholesterol ratio, lowering triglyceride level. and reducing insulin resistance which is often associated with type-II diabetes.

2) Great for Workout Nutrition – Muscle Building / Repair

Sacha Inchi is an excellent source of complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids that our body needs but does not produce. This is unique among the plant proteins, where one would need to combine both pea and rice protein in order to achieve a complete protein profile similar to Sacha Inchi. Furthermore, Sacha Inchi has excellent protein digestibility – thanks to its healthy fat content which helps the body absorb the protein. Protein is crucial in building, repairing, maintaining body cells and tissues and for fighting infections. In addition, Sacha Inchi is rich in iron which helps provide oxygen for the contraction / relaxation of muscles.

3) Improves Overall Wellbeing and Immune System – Anti-Inflammatory

Sacha Inchi is high in tryptophan, an amino acid that acts as a precursor to stimulate the production of serotonin, the feel-good hormone. This helps to stabilize mood and contribute to a sense of wellbeing. Sacha Inchi has strong anti-inflammatory benefits due to its Omega 3 content and vitamins A and E to help reduce free radical damage in the body.

4) Improves Brain Functions

Sacha Inchi helps the brain cells fight against inflammation, thus reducing risk of depression, fatigue, memory issues. Since the brain is mainly composed of fat, food sources with good fats like Sacha Inchi is crucial in developing and nourishing cell membrane and fight against all types of oxidative stress. Iron-rich Sacha Inchi also aids in the proper circulation of blood to the brain, improving cognitive functions and reducing brain disorders like dementia.

5) Maintains Healthy Vision

Sacha Inchi is rich in vitamin A (in the form of carotenoid beta-carotene) and vitamin E which help maintain good vision and overall eye health. Both nutrients are necessary to fight against harmful radicals that damage healthy eye cells. Like brain cells, the eyes also rely on good amounts of fats to function optimally.

 6) Promotes Bone, Hair and Skin health

Sacha Inchi has good amounts of all the minerals necessary for bone growth and strength like Omega 3, calcium, iron, potassium and phosphorus. The Omega fats help with calcium absorption which improves bone density and strength. These Omega fats also help to maintain skin elasticity, locking in moisture in both skin and hair.

7) Antioxidant Benefits

A study published in 2011 found that Sacha Inchi is an excellent source of antioxidant phenolic compounds and gamma-tocopherol which helps to combat damage caused by environmental free radicals, thus preventing serious illnesses from heart diseases to cancer.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended as medical advice. Nature’s Superfoods encourages everyone to make their own health care decisions, with advice from qualified professionals.