Phytochemical and Biological Characteristics of Mexican Chia Seed Oil

Фитохимические и биологические характеристики масла семян мексиканской чиа
Yingbin Shen, Liyou Zheng, Jun Jin, Xiaojing Li, Junning Fu, Mingzhong Wang, Yifu Guan, Xun Song
2018-12-06
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Mexican chia seed oilalpha-linolenic acidantioxidant capacityhypolipidemic effectstriacylglycerols
Abstract (AI)
The purpose of this research was to investigate the chemical profile, nutritional quality, antioxidant and hypolipidemic effects of Mexican chia seed oil (CSO) in vitro. Chemical characterization of CSO indicated the content of α-linolenic acid (63.64% of total fatty acids) to be the highest, followed by linoleic acid (19.84%), and saturated fatty acid (less than 11%). Trilinolenin content (53.44% of total triacylglycerols (TAGs)) was found to be the highest among seven TAGs in CSO. The antioxidant capacity of CSO, evaluated with ABTS•+ and DPPH• methods, showed mild antioxidant capacity when compared with Tocopherol and Catechin. In addition, CSO was found to lower triglyceride (TG) and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels by 25.8% and 72.9%respectively in a HepG2 lipid accumulation model. As CSO exhibits these chemical and biological characteristics, it is a potential resource of essential fatty acids for human use.
Key Findings
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In a HepG2 lipid accumulation model, Mexican chia seed oil reduced triglycerides by 25.8% and LDL cholesterol by 72.9%, supporting its potential as an essential fatty acid source.
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Mexican chia seed oil contains predominantly α-linolenic acid, representing 63.64% of total fatty acids, followed by linoleic acid at 19.84%.
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Mexican chia seed oil shows mild antioxidant capacity in ABTS•+ and DPPH• assays compared with tocopherol and catechin.
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Saturated fatty acids comprise less than 11% of Mexican chia seed oil’s total fatty acids.
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Trilinolenin is the major triacylglycerol in Mexican chia seed oil, accounting for 53.44% of total triacylglycerols.
Research Object

Mexican chia seed oil (CSO)

Research Subject

The chemical profile, nutritional quality, antioxidant capacity, and in vitro hypolipidemic effects of CSO

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2018-12-06
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Yingbin Shen
Liyou Zheng
Jun Jin
Xiaojing Li
Junning Fu
Mingzhong Wang
Yifu Guan
Xun Song
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