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Old-time wisdom supported by modern and reknown scientific research.

Scientific data available on Chia’s characteristics:

Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber
Thanks to its water retention capacity (WRC), its cationic exchange capacity (CEC), its organic molecule absorption capacity (OMAC), and its water absorption capacity (WAC), the fiber in Chia seeds has the ideal characteristics for the food industry, compared to other fiber sources such as flax seeds, vanilla sheath waste, and wheat bran.
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Mucilage in Chia seeds as a food ingredient
Due to its physics-chemical characteristics, mucilage can be used as thickener in a series of applications, because of its excellent hydrating capacity.
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Chia seeds as a protein source of high biological value.
Chia seeds contain 20% protein with all essential aminoacids, which makes it a vegetal protein alternative with high nutritional, economic and versatile value.
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Chia whole bread contains large amounts of Omega-3 and fiber.
Whole bread made with chia seeds and with flax seeds were compared for their nutritional characteristics. The study showed that bread with Chia has high nutritional value; in addition, it retains its functional properties due to the large content of total dietary fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids; furthermore, it is highly antioxidant and contains calcium and phosphorus.
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Chia and Cardiovascular Prevention

Alfa Linolenic (ALA) reduces fatal cardiac episodes
The effects of Omega-3 on MI survivors were investigated by supplementing the diet with daily doses of fish oil (1.08 g EPA, 0.72 g DHA), mustard oil (2.7 g / day, ALA), and a placebo. After one year, both the oil fish group and the mustard oil group showed a decrease in cardiac episodes, non-fatal infarcts, arrhythmias and chest pains, compared to the placebo group.
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Reduction of cardiovascular episodes with ALA
In the MARGARIN study, men and women with multiple cardiovascular risk factors were asked to consume margarines with high contents of ALA or linolenic acid (LA), and were submitted to a two-year follow up process. Findings showed that the 10-year estimated risk period of ischemic coronary condition decreased similary in both groups. A decrease in cardiovascular episodes was shown in the ALA margarine group.
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Alfa Linolenic fatty acid has anti-arrhythmic effects.
The rate of recurrence of cardiac episodes in individuals on the Mediterranean diet (with large ALA content) was compared to that of individuals on the typical Western diet. The difference in ALA intake in both groups was of 0.5 vs 1.5 g per day. A remarkable reduction in the number of non-fatal MI episodes was found in the group consuming the Mediterranean diet. This study further confirms ALA’s anti-arrhythmic effects in humans.
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ALA reduces risk of fatal cardiac ischemic condition
A dosage-response relationship was identified between ALA consumption and reduction of fatal cardiac ischemic conditions in women in the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS). Similar effects were found in men in the Health Professionals’ Study, wherein a 1% increase in ALA intake was associated with a 40% decrease in relative risk of fatal AMI.
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Alfa Linolenic fatty acid reduces the prevalence of cardiovascular conditions
ALA intake is associated with a decrease in prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in a 40% in men and from 50 to 70% in women.  Furthermore, ALA intake is specifically associated with a lesser risk of atherosclerosis of the carotid artery and to reduction in the carotid intima-media thickness.
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A larger intake of ALA fatty acid decreases cardiovascular mortality
In one study, men in the highest quintile of ALA intake (expressed as percentage of energy) showed a reduction of 40% in the cardiovascular mortality rate.  Similar effects were found in another study: men in the highest quintile of ALA intake had 25% less mortality in cardiovascular conditions.
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Chia and Type 2 Mellitus Diabetes

A Chia supplement improves long-term cardiovascular risk factors in Type 2 Diabetes
A long term Chia supplement mitigates cardiovascular risk factors such as systolic pressure, ultrasensitive PCR (inflammation) and FvW (coagulation), while keeping a good glycemic and lipidic control in individuals with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes.
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Chia seeds lowers blood pressure in Type 2 diabetes patients
A diet containing Chia seeds significantly lowers blood pressure (9.6 mm Hg). Chronic inflammation and coagulation indexes were also significantly lower. Therefore,intake of chia seeds decreases cardiovascular risk in a high-risk population,improves diabetes treament and reduce scardiovascular episodes.
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Chia seeds prolong postprandial glicemia
Intake of Chia prolongs the absorption of sugar in the bowels, resulting in improvement of insuline sensitivity and helping in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
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Chia and Cancer Prevention

Antioxidants in Benexia Chia seeds and oil prevent cancer
The most important antioxidants contained in Benexia Chia seeds are chlorgenic acid and caffeic acid, and coumaric acid and caffeic acid in Chia oil; these are antioxidants that play a major role in cancer prevention.
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Chia and High Cholesterol and Triglicerides

Chia seeds and oil reduce Cholesterol and Trigicerids
Diets that include chia seeds dramatically lower the levels of triglycerides, LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase the level of HDL (good) cholesterol and Omega-3 fatty acids in the blood. Chia oil, rich in ALA, is therefore an excellnet alternative Omega-3 source for treatment of dislipidemia.
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Recognized up-to-date studies supporting ancient wisdom

Scientific data available on Chia’s characteristics:

Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber
Thanks to its water retention capacity (WRC), its cationic exchange capacity (CEC), its organic molecule absorption capacity (OMAC), and its water absorption capacity (WAC), the fiber in Chia seeds has the ideal characteristics for the food industry, compared to other fiber sources such as flax seeds, vanilla sheath waste, and wheat bran.
Contact us for more information!

Mucilage in Chia seeds as a food ingredient
Due to its physics-chemical characteristics, mucilage can be used as thickener in a series of applications, mostly because of its excellent hydrating capacity. Contact us for more information!.
Contact us for more information!

Chia seeds as a protein source of high biological value.
Chia seeds contain 20% protein with all essential aminoacids, which makes it a vegetal protein alternative with high nutritional, economic and versatile value.
Contact us for more information!

Chia whole bread contains large amounts of Omega-3 and fiber.
Whole bread made with chia seeds and with flax seeds were compared to identify their nutritional characteristics. The study showed that bread with Chia has high nutritional value; in addition, it retains its functional properties because of the large content of total dietary fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids; furthermore, it is highly antioxidant and contains calcium and phosphorus.
Contact us for more information!

Chia and Cardiovascular Prevention

Alfa Linolenic (ALA) reduces fatal cardiac episodes
The effects of Omega-3 in MI survivors were investigated by supplementing the diet with daily doses of fish oil (1.08 g EPA, 0.72 g DHA), mustard oil (2.7 g / day, ALA), and a placebo. After one year, both the oil fish group and the mustard oil group showed a decrease in cardiac episodes, non-fatal infarcts, arrhythmias and chest pains, compared to the placebo group.
Contact us for more information!

Reduction of cardiovascular episodes with ALA
In the MARGARIN study, men and women with multiple cardiovascular risk factors were asked to consume margarines with high contents of ALA or linolenic acid (LA), and were submitted to a two-year follow up process. Findings showed that the 10-year estimated risk of ischemic coronary condition decreased similary in both groups. A decrease in cardiovascular episodes was shown in the ALA margarine group.
Contact us for more information!

Alfa Linolenic fatty acid has anti-arrhythmic effects.
The rate of recurrence of cardiac episodes in individuals on the Mediterranean diet (with large ALA content) was compared to that of individuals on the typical Western diet. The difference in ALA intake in both groups was of 0.5 vs 1.5 g per day. A remarkable reduction in the number of non-fatal MI episodes was found in the group consuming the Mediterranean diet. This study further confirms ALA’s anti-arrhythmic effects in humans.
Contact us for more information!

ALA reduces risk of fatal cardiac ischemic condition
A dosage-response relationship was identified between ALA consumption and reduction of fatal cardiac ischemic conditions in women in the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS). Similar effects were found in men in the Health Professionals’ Study, wherein a 1% increase in ALA intake was associated with a 40% decrease in relative risk of fatal AMI.
Contact us for more information!

Alfa Linolenic fatty acid reduces the prevalence of cardiovascular conditions
ALA intake is associated with a decrease in prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in a 40% in men and from 50 to 70% in women.  Furthermore, ALA intake is specifically associated with a lesser risk of atherosclerosis of the carotid artery and to reduction in the carotid intima-media thickness.
Contact us for more information!

A larger intake of ALA fatty acid decreases cardiovascular mortality
In one study, men in the highest quintile of ALA intake (expressed as percentage of energy) showed a reduction of 40% in the cardiovascular mortality rate.  Similar effects were found in another study: men in the highest quintile of ALA intake had 25% less mortality in cardiovascular conditions.
Contact us for more information! 

Chia and Type 2 Mellitus Diabetes

A Chia supplement improves long-term cardiovascular risk factors in Type 2 Diabetes
A long term Chia supplement mitigates cardiovascular risk factors such as systolic pressure, ultrasensitive PCR (inflamation) and FvW (coagulation), while maintaining a good glycemic and lipidic control in individuals with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes.
Contact us for more information!

Chia seeds lowers blood pressure in Type 2 diabetes patients
A diet containing Chia seeds significantly lowers blood pressure (9.6 mm Hg). Chronic inflamation and coagulation indexes were also significantly lower. Therefore,intake of chia seeds decreases cardiovascular risk in a high-risk population,improving diabetes treament and reducing cardiovascular episodes.
Contact us for more information!

Chia seeds prolongs postprandial glicemia
Intake of Chia prolongs the absorption of sugar in the bowels, resulting in improvement of insuline sensitivity and helping in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
Contact us for more information!

Chia and Cancer Prevention

Antioxidants in Benexia Chia seeds and oil prevent cancer
The most important antioxidants contained in Benexia Chia seeds are chlorgenic acid and caffeic acid, and coumaric acid and caffeic acid in Chia oil; these are antioxidants that play a major role in cancer prevention.
Contact us for more information!

Chia and High Cholesterol and Triglicerids

Chia seeds and oil reduce Cholesterol and Trigicerids
Diets that include chia seeds dramatically lower the levels of triglycerides, LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase the level of HDL (good) cholesterol and Omega-3 fatty acids in the blood. Chia oil, rich in ALA, is therefore an excellnet alternative to the Omega-3 sources for treatment of dislipidemia.
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Close to your Heart, close to Your Place

Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are central components of our cell membranes

Our body cannot restore balance by itself
For millions of years, our genes have evolved to adapt our species to the requirements of the environment or ecosystem. Our body’s failure to develop the synthesis and balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids indicates that this balance has always been in what we eat. In order to recover it, therefore, today we must eat Omega-3.

Our genetic profile remains very similar to our Stone Age ancestors´
Massive scientific research indicates that most chronic illnesses and related disorders are caused by the significant unbalance of fatty acids in present day diet.
Our metabolism simply stopped working well when it could no longer find the required elements in the diet.

A critical balance
Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are central components of our cell membranes and are, from a metabolic viewpoint, the starting point in the synthesis of many hormone-type substances that act up either by stimulating or inhibiting bodily processes.

These fatty acids are designed to function jointly and antagonistically
Omega-6 fatty acids spawn substances that cause inflammation, promote blood stickiness and blood vessel constriction, affecting processes that are vital to the capacity of the body’s immunological system to restore and protect itself. On the contrary, Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation, counteract blood clogging, and dilate blood vessels, neutralizing the effects of Omega-6.

The above shows the paramount importance of proper balance between these fatty acids
Too much of one and not enough of the other can be dangerous to our health. The balance between them is therefore of critical importance for our body to function properly. The FAO/OMS have issued recommendations about the adequate intake of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids and coincide that the ratio between them should fall within their limits in human milk (n-6: n-3 approx. 5:1).

Al throughout history, natural foods, both animal-origin and plant-origin, had maintained constant characteristics, including balance between polyunsaturated and saturated fats, particularly between Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids. With the advent of the industrial revolution, some 150 years ago, intensive growth of grain, cereal, and animal fodder modified this long-standing balance and brought about increased consumption of saturated fatty acids and, hence, of more Omega-6 essential fatty acids. The estimated current ratio is 10 to 40 Omega-6 units per 1 Omega-3 unit.

Source: Belovo S.A

Until recently, the distinction between food fats was limited to saturated and unsaturated. Today, new theories clearly establish the importance of the ratio of unsaturated fats among each other.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated are two types of unsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats are found in large amounts in many land plant foods, including olive oil, peanuts, avocado and canola oil. It is recommended that 15% of our required caloric intake come from monounsaturated fats.

Polyunsaturated fats are mostly present in plant foods such as sunflower, corn, and soy oil. It is recommended that about 7% of our caloric intake come from polyunsaturated fats. There are two types of polyunsaturated fatty acids: Omega-3 series fatty acids, present in marine life and in some land plants, and Omega-6 series fatty acids concentrated in land-based vegetable foods such as sunflower and corn oil. To perform their vital roles in our body, these two groups of fatty acids must be balanced; that is, for each Omega-3 gram in our body there should be 5 to 10 grams of Omega-6s
(Omega-3: Omega-6 = 1:5).

Several scientific papers conclude that inflammatory ailments, including rheumatoid arthritis, can be treated with Omega-3 fatty acids to reduce joint pains.

An Omega-3 fatty acids-rich diet protects against Alzheimer’s disease, even in cases of genetic predisposition. The effect of fatty acids is evident both in the prevention and in symptoms relief once the disease has been declared.

An additional Omega-3 benefit concerns the immunological system. Research findings show a regulatory effect in the synthesis of substances that may cause disorders such as fever, pain, swelling and irritation.

Essential fatty acids help control ADHD by improving concentration skills and by helping develop a systematic activity, because they are indispensable to the brain section that coordinates memory and reasoning.

During fetal life and up to the first year of life, there is an increase in the accumulation process of Omega-3 fatty acids in the baby’s brain. Fatty acids requirement increases during the growing and developing phases of cell tissues. Deficit of essential fatty acids may cause significant alterations in growth, learning, and development of motor functions, since these nutrients form the brain’s cell membranes and are a part of the nervous system structure.

Omega-3 fatty acids are important for eye vision because they help the brain capture images faster. This happens because of their high concentration in the eye’s retina, responsible for transforming light energy into nervous energy. If we compare the eye to a camera, the retina represents the film. Deficit of Omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy can cause decreased visual skills in the newborn child.

A healthy skin is largely a reflection of the body’s inner state, and the diet is central to preserving its good condition. Several investigations confirm the beneficial effects of Omega-3 fatty acids on the skin, particularly in alleviating skin lesions in eczema or psoriasis patients.

Pregnancy and puerperium (the post-partum stage) are times when many physical, psychological and social changes take place, increasing vulnerability to psychic disorders. Very low Omega-3 levels have been associated with depressive states. Research shows a decrease in Omega-3 fatty acids in the brain of depressed patients, and a correlation between the fatty acid decrease level in the cell membranes and the level of depression.

During fetal life and up to the first year of life, there is increased accumulation of Omega-3 fatty acids in the baby’s brain and retina, at the mother’s expense. This is a critical process in the child’s psychomotor development and growth. Omega-3 fatty acids are transferred from the mother to the fetus through the placenta, and after birth through the mother’s milk; therefore there is a correlation between the mother’s intake of essential fatty acids and those received by the baby. In addition, Omega-3 reduce the risk of pregnancy-associated hypertension, through its anti-hypertension effect as described in “Benefits to your Heart”

The task of many immunological cells depends on their interface with several nutrients: there is evidence that lipids play an immune-regulatory role. Deficiency of essential fatty acids reduces the immunological response.

Fluidity in the cell membranes is critical to their functioning. Brain fats, formed by fatty acids, are a part of the cell walls’ structure. The higher the Omega-3 content, the more flexible and fluid the membrane remains. An Omega-3-deprived diet has consequence on the brain’s structure and functioning, as well as in learning and concentration.

Conclusions of multiple research show that low Omega-3 levels are associated with depressive syndromes, precisely because of its importance in the nervous system process. An adequate Omega-3 fatty acids intake can prevent depression and help in its treatment.

Arrhythmia is one of the most serious complications in case of infarct. Recent research indicates that Omega-3 fatty acids have an anti-arrhythmic effect and can stabilize the heart electrically, decreasing the probability of sudden death following a heart attack.

Fatty acids keep the cell walls healthy and flexible, reducing the risks of cardiac rhythm problems, and preventing blood clogging.

Consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol, increases HDL (good) cholesterol, and reduces triglycerides. Research has shown that daily doses of 3 to 4 g of Omega-3 reduce triglycerides concentration by 45%.

Source: country study by Verschuren et al.., 1995.

These findings also explain the dramatic variation in cardiovascular death rates from one region to another, regardless of total cholesterol figures, and depending exclusively on the Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio in the daily diet. The following table shows cardiovascular death rates in relation to cholesterol levels in seven different countries or regions.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a risk factor in cardiovascular diseases. Intake of saturated fats elevates blood pressure. Research has demonstrated that increase in consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids lowers blood pressure.

Benexia’s nutritional content benefits your health!

The seed is a concentration of very important nutrients, such as Omega-3s, Fiber, Proteins, Vitamins & Minerals, & high ORAC Antioxydants:

Benexia Nutritional Content	Your Health Benefits
Omega-3 Content: Quality & Quantity	What are Omega-3? Daily Omega-3 Requirements Why are Omega-3s Good for your Health? Balance between Omega-3s and Omega-6s
High Fibre Content	Why is Fibre so important for us?
Good Quality Protein	Proteins and You
Vitamins & Minerals	Vitamins & Minerals for your Health
High ORAC Antioxidants	What do Antioxidants do to your Health

Benexia™ Chia Seed contains no cholesterol, gluten, transfats, or sodium, and only an extremely low level of saturated fats. All our Chia products are: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kosher and Non-GMO.

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Add Benexia™ Chia Bran to your product and boost its health benefits with a relevant quantity of Fibre, Antioxidants, Proteins, Omega-3, & essential Minerals!   Characteristics: Light nutty taste, odourless, easy to add to your recipes without altering its taste.   Effects on your product: -Significantly lowers the Glycemic Index (GI) of the final product -High Organic Molecules Absorption Capacity (OMAC) -Maintains digestive health 5% of BeneXia Chia seed added to your product grant in a 100g portion of your final product : *more than 1g of Omega-3 ALA *more than 2g of Fibre *1g of Protein *a high percentage of Antioxidants and Minerals.   Labelling: GMO Free, Kosher, Gluten Free   Quality Certifications: Full Traceability, guarantee for a 99.9% purity, GAP, GMP, HACCP Certifications (Det Norske Veritas)   Marketing Concepts & Related Claims / Labelling Suggestions for your Product: We believe that an adequate communication is as important as adding health benefits to a food or drink product. Benexia ™ is the right partner to help the food industry develop tailor-made marketing concepts and enable food producers to position their product effectively and legally on the market. All Benexia ™ claims : -are based on solid scientific data -are positive, convincing and straightforward -support clear and credible health messages. Creating an attractive and healthy product is the first part of the whole process. Seducing consumers with a clear positioning and understanding of your product is the second part of the process. Fortunately, Benexia’s numerous health benefits will enable you to choose the claim and the approach that best suits your product   Target Groups: Nutritional Supplement for: Children, Pregnant women, Healthy adults and Elderly People Highly recommended / Adapted for: Vegetarians, Diabetes and Celiacs People with: Hypertension, Bowel/ intestinal disease, Irritable Colon , Constipation , Hyper cholesterol and Weight Management problems.   Aplications: Towards successful applications Benexia™ benefits of an extensive experience in hugely successful product applications. Benexia™ ingredients can be used in many different product categories such as for example: Baked Goods Cereal Bars Bread Dietary Supplements Breakfast Cereals. Benexia’s R&D team works together with the food industry to help food developers determine the right way to use our ingredients in their application, understand how ingredients behave and what their advantages are. Please contact us if you like more information about an application file.   International Regulations: When referring to the health benefits or nutritional properties of foods on packaging, local regulations have to be respected, as the use and exact wording of claims may change from country to country. Benexia’s team offers experience and guidance, and works together with each market to ensure the local regulatory requirements are followed and carefully respected.

Nutritional Content and Benefits   Discover the amazingly rich nutritional content of the Chia Bran 62% of the Total Fat is Omega-3! 54% of Total Dietetic Fibre (2% soluble, 52% insoluble) 29% of HBV Protein (High Biologic Value). Contains all the essential amino acid (81,97g in 100g of Protein). Gluten Free. More than 20% DVA of essential Minerals like Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Iron and Phosphorus.  8074 um/TE ORAC in 100g 400% Water Retention Capacity .   Nutritional Facts Available soon!                                                                                       International Regulations: When referring to the health benefits or nutritional properties of foods on packaging, local regulations have to be respected, as the use and exact wording of claims may change from country to country. Benexia’s team offers experience and guidance, and works together with each market to ensure the local regulatory requirements are followed and carefully respected.

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Add Benexia™ Chia Oil to your product and boost its health benefits with a relevant quantity of Omega-3 and Antioxidants!   Characteristics: Light nutty taste, odourless, easy to add to your recipes without altering its taste.   Effects on your product: 5% of Benexia™ Chia Oil added to your product grant in a 100g portion of your final product : *more than 3g of Omega-3 ALA *a high percentage of Antioxidants   Labelling: GMO Free, Kosher, Gluten Free   Quality Certifications: Full Traceability, guarantee for a 99.9% purity, GAP, GMP, HACCP Certifications   Marketing Concepts & Related Claims / Labelling Suggestions for your Product: We believe that an adequate communication is as important as adding health benefits to a food or drink product. Benexia ™ is the right partner to help the food industry develop tailor-made marketing concepts and enable food producers to position their product effectively and legally on the market. All Benexia ™ claims : -are based on solid scientific data -are positive, convincing and straightforward -support clear and credible health messages. Creating an attractive and healthy product is the first part of the whole process. Seducing consumers with a clear positioning and understanding of your product is the second part of the process. Fortunately, Benexia’s numerous health benefits will enable you to choose the claim and the approach that best suits your product   Target Groups: Nutritional Supplement for: Children, Pregnant women, Healthy adults and Elderly People Highly recommended / Adapted for: Vegetarians, Diabetes and Celiacs People with: Hypertension, Bowel/ intestinal disease, Irritable Colon , Constipation , Hyper cholesterol and Weight Management problems.   Aplications: Towards successful applications Benexia™ benefits of an extensive experience in hugely successful product applications. Benexia™ ingredients can be used in many different product categories such as for example: Baked Goods Cereal Bars Bread Dietary Supplements Breakfast Cereals. Benexia’s R&D team works together with the food industry to help food developers determine the right way to use our ingredients in their application, understand how ingredients behave and what their advantages are. Please contact us if you like more information about an application file.

Nutritional Content and Benefits   Discover the amazingly rich nutritional content of the Chia Oil 62% of the Total Fat is Omega-3! 7,84 um/TE ORAC in 100ml   Nutritional Facts Chia Oil (Salvia Hisp. L.)  /100g Calories (Kcal) 900 Protein (g) 0 Total Fat (g) 100 Saturated Fat (g) 10.6 Trans Fat (g) 0 Monounsaturated Fat (g) 7.3 Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 81.9 Omega-3 (ALA) (g) 62.6 Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) (g) 19.3 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 0 Sodium (mg) <35   International Regulations: When referring to the health benefits or nutritional properties of foods on packaging, local regulations have to be respected, as the use and exact wording of claims may change from country to country. Benexia’s team offers experience and guidance, and works together with each market to ensure the local regulatory requirements are followed and carefully respected.

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Add Benexia™ Ground Chia Seed to your product and boost its health benefits with a relevant quantity of Omega-3, Fibre, Proteins, Antioxidants & essential Minerals!   Characteristics: Light nutty taste, odourless, easy to add to your recipes without altering its taste.   Effects on your product: -Significantly lowers the Glycemic Index (GI) of the final product -High Organic Molecules Absorption Capacity (OMAC) -Maintains digestive health 5% of BeneXia Chia seed added to your product grant in a 100g portion of your final product : *more than 1g of Omega-3 ALA *more than 2g of Fibre *1g of Protein *a high percentage of Antioxidants and Minerals.   Labelling: GMO Free, Kosher, Gluten Free   Quality Certifications: Full Traceability, guarantee for a 99.9% purity, GAP, GMP, HACCP Certifications (Det Norske Veritas)   Marketing Concepts & Related Claims / Labelling Suggestions for your Product: We believe that an adequate communication is as important as adding health benefits to a food or drink product. Benexia ™ is the right partner to help the food industry develop tailor-made marketing concepts and enable food producers to position their product effectively and legally on the market. All Benexia ™ claims : -are based on solid scientific data -are positive, convincing and straightforward -support clear and credible health messages. Creating an attractive and healthy product is the first part of the whole process. Seducing consumers with a clear positioning and understanding of your product is the second part of the process. Fortunately, Benexia’s numerous health benefits will enable you to choose the claim and the approach that best suits your product   Target Groups: Nutritional Supplement for: Children, Pregnant women, Healthy adults and Elderly People Highly recommended / Adapted for: Vegetarians, Diabetes and Celiacs People with: Hypertension, Bowel/ intestinal disease, Irritable Colon , Constipation , Hyper cholesterol and Weight Management problems.   Aplications: Towards successful applications Benexia™ benefits of an extensive experience in hugely successful product applications. Benexia™ ingredients can be used in many different product categories such as for example: Baked Goods Cereal Bars Bread Dietary Supplements Breakfast Cereals. Benexia’s R&D team works together with the food industry to help food developers determine the right way to use our ingredients in their application, understand how ingredients behave and what their advantages are. Please contact us if you like more information about an application file.

Nutritional Content and Benefits   Discover the amazingly rich nutritional content of the Chia seed 62% of the Total Fat is Omega-3! 41% of Total Dietetic Fibre (5% soluble, 36% insoluble) 21% of HBV Protein (High Biologic Value). Contains all the essential amino acid (81,97g in 100g of Protein). Gluten Free. More than 20% DVA of essential Minerals like Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Iron and Phosphorus. 8200 um/TE ORAC in 100g.   Nutritional Facts Amount per serving /100g Calories (Kcal) 330 Protein (g) 20.7 Total Fat (g) 32.8 Saturated Fat (g) 3.2 Trans Fat (g) 0 Monounsaturated Fat (g) 2.2 Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 27.2 Omega-3 (ALA) (g) 21 Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) (g) 6.2 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 1.0 Total Dietary Fibre (g) 41.2 Soluble (g) 5.3 Insoluble (g) 35.9 Sodium (mg) 2.1 Potassium (mg) 700 Calcium (mg) 714 Iron (mg) 16.4 Phosphorus (mg) 1067 Magnesium (mg) 390   International Regulations: When referring to the health benefits or nutritional properties of foods on packaging, local regulations have to be respected, as the use and exact wording of claims may change from country to country. Benexia’s team offers experience and guidance, and works together with each market to ensure the local regulatory requirements are followed and carefully respected.

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Add Benexia™ White Chia Seed to your product and boost its health benefits with a relevant quantity of Omega-3, Fibre, Proteins, Antioxidants & essential Minerals!   Characteristics: Light nutty taste, odourless, easy to add to your recipes without altering its taste.   Effects on your product: -Significantly lowers the Glycemic Index (GI) of the final product -High Organic Molecules Absorption Capacity (OMAC) -Maintains digestive health 5% of BeneXia Chia seed added to your product grant in a 100g portion of your final product : *more than 1g of Omega-3 ALA *more than 2g of Fibre *1g of Protein *a high percentage of Antioxidants and Minerals.   Labelling: GMO Free, Kosher, Gluten Free   Quality Certifications: Full Traceability, guarantee for a 99.9% purity, GAP, GMP, HACCP Certifications (Det Norske Veritas)   Marketing Concepts & Related Claims / Labelling Suggestions for your Product: We believe that an adequate communication is as important as adding health benefits to a food or drink product. Benexia ™ is the right partner to help the food industry develop tailor-made marketing concepts and enable food producers to position their product effectively and legally on the market. All Benexia ™ claims : -are based on solid scientific data -are positive, convincing and straightforward -support clear and credible health messages. Creating an attractive and healthy product is the first part of the whole process. Seducing consumers with a clear positioning and understanding of your product is the second part of the process. Fortunately, Benexia’s numerous health benefits will enable you to choose the claim and the approach that best suits your product   Target Groups: Nutritional Supplement for: Children, Pregnant women, Healthy adults and Elderly People Highly recommended / Adapted for: Vegetarians, Diabetes and Celiacs People with: Hypertension, Bowel/ intestinal disease, Irritable Colon , Constipation , Hyper cholesterol and Weight Management problems.   Aplications: Towards successful applications Benexia™ benefits of an extensive experience in hugely successful product applications. Benexia™ ingredients can be used in many different product categories such as for example: Baked Goods Cereal Bars Bread Dietary Supplements Breakfast Cereals. Benexia’s R&D team works together with the food industry to help food developers determine the right way to use our ingredients in their application, understand how ingredients behave and what their advantages are. Please contact us if you like more information about an application file.

Nutritional Content and Benefits   Discover the amazingly rich nutritional content of the Chia seed 62% of the Total Fat is Omega-3! 41% of Total Dietetic Fibre (5% soluble, 36% insoluble) 21% of HBV Protein (High Biologic Value). Contains all the essential amino acid (81,97g in 100g of Protein). Gluten Free. More than 20% DVA of essential Minerals like Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Iron and Phosphorus. 8200 um/TE ORAC in 100g.   Nutritional Facts Serving size: 25g (2 tbs)   /100g Calories (Kcal) 330 Protein (g) 20.7 Total Fat (g) 32.8 Saturated Fat (g) 3.2 Trans Fat (g) 0 Monounsaturated Fat (g) 2.2 Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 27.2 Omega-3 (ALA) (g) 21 Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) (g) 6.2 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 1.0 Total Dietary Fibre (g) 41.2 Soluble (g) 5.3 Insoluble (g) 35.9 Sodium (mg) 2.1 Potassium (mg) 700 Calcium (mg) 714 Iron (mg) 16.4 Phosphorus (mg) 1067 Magnesium (mg) 390   International Regulations: When referring to the health benefits or nutritional properties of foods on packaging, local regulations have to be respected, as the use and exact wording of claims may change from country to country. Benexia’s team offers experience and guidance, and works together with each market to ensure the local regulatory requirements are followed and carefully respected.

Upgrade your branded Product to a Functional Food or Beverage

Add Benexia™ Chia Seed to your product and boost its health benefits with a relevant quantity of Omega-3, Fibre, Proteins, Antioxidants & essential Minerals!   Characteristics: Light nutty taste, odourless, easy to add to your recipes without altering its taste.   Effects on your product: -Significantly lowers the Glycemic Index (GI) of the final product -High Organic Molecules Absorption Capacity (OMAC) -Maintains digestive health 5% of BeneXia Chia seed added to your product grant in a 100g portion of your final product : *more than 1g of Omega-3 ALA *more than 2g of Fibre *1g of Protein *a high percentage of Antioxidants and Minerals.   Labelling: GMO Free, Kosher, Gluten Free   Quality Certifications: Full Traceability, guarantee for a 99.9% purity, GlobalGAP, GMP & HACCP Certifications (Latu Systems)   Marketing Concepts & Related Claims / Labelling Suggestions for your Product: We believe that an adequate communication is as important as adding health benefits to a food or drink product. Benexia ™ is the right partner to help the food industry develop tailor-made marketing concepts and enable food producers to position their product effectively and legally on the market. All Benexia ™ claims : -are based on solid scientific data -are positive, convincing and straightforward -support clear and credible health messages. Creating an attractive and healthy product is the first part of the whole process. Seducing consumers with a clear positioning and understanding of your product is the second part of the process. Fortunately, Benexia’s numerous health benefits will enable you to choose the claim and the approach that best suits your product   Target Groups: Nutritional Supplement for: Children, Pregnant women, Healthy adults and Elderly People Highly recommended / Adapted for: Vegetarians, Diabetes and Celiacs People with: Hypertension, Bowel/ intestinal disease, Irritable Colon , Constipation , Hyper cholesterol and Weight Management problems.   Aplications: Towards successful applications Benexia™ benefits of an extensive experience in hugely successful product applications. Benexia™ ingredients can be used in many different product categories such as for example: Baked Goods Cereal Bars Bread Dietary Supplements Breakfast Cereals. Benexia’s R&D team works together with the food industry to help food developers determine the right way to use our ingredients in their application, understand how ingredients behave and what their advantages are. Please contact us if you like more information about an application file.

Nutritional Content and Benefits   Discover the amazingly rich nutritional content of the Chia seed 62% of the Total Fat is Omega-3! 41% of Total Dietetic Fibre (5% soluble, 36% insoluble) 21% of HBV Protein (High Biologic Value). Contains all the essential amino acid (81,97g in 100g of Protein). Gluten Free. More than 20% DVA of essential Minerals like Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Iron and Phosphorus. 8200 um/TE ORAC in 100g.   Nutritional Facts   /100g Calories (Kcal) 330 Protein (g) 20.7 Total Fat (g) 32.8 Saturated Fat (g) 3.2 Trans Fat (g) 0 Monounsaturated Fat (g) 2.2 Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 27.2 Omega-3 (ALA) (g) 21 Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) (g) 6.2 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 1.0 Total Dietary Fibre (g) 41.2 Soluble (g) 5.3 Insoluble (g) 35.9 Sodium (mg) 2.1 Potassium (mg) 700 Calcium (mg) 714 Iron (mg) 16.4 Phosphorus (mg) 1067 Magnesium (mg) 390   International Regulations: When referring to the health benefits or nutritional properties of foods on packaging, local regulations have to be respected, as the use and exact wording of claims may change from country to country. Benexia’s team offers experience and guidance, and works together with each market to ensure the local regulatory requirements are followed and carefully respected.

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Benexia and the Columbus Concept are partners.

The small Columbus Concept logo added to the packaging of your branded product guarantees you and your end consumer the perfect balance between the Essential Fatty Acids Omega-3 and Omega-6, granting your consumer health and pleasure in his daily diet.

Products upgraded to the Columbus Concept grant a perfect balanced ratio (1:1) of Omgea-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids in the metabolism, and therefore, protect mankind against modern chronic degenerative diseases.

Benexia helps your branded product (and/or your range of branded products) fit in a healthy section, reach a perfect balance, and respond to high quality standards defined as healthy and beneficial by scientific evidence.During the process of its development, your product will benefit from the scientific support granted by the Columbus Concept and The Columbus Paradigm Institute (CPI), and your brand image will automatically benefit from this contribution.

Read the Mission Statement of the CPI

The Columbus Concept is supported by scientific evidence, validated by an increasing number of scientists, medical leagues, doctors, dieticians and opinion leaders.

These scientists continuously:

• re-evaluate existing health studies

• support and encourage continuous sustained research on new health topics

• emphasize constant development of educative marketing based on scientific, clinical and epidemiological studies

• lean on an international pool and network of scientists to share their health-based conclusions during international press conferences.

Why is the Balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6 so important?

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Your guarantee for health in your food

Benexia and the Columbus Concept are partners.

The small Columbus Concept logo added to the packaging of your favourite product guarantees the perfect balance between the essential Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, providing you health and pleasure in your daily diet.

Products upgraded to the Columbus Concept warrant a perfect balanced ratio (1:1) of Omgea-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids in your metabolism, and therefore, protect you against modern chronic degenerative diseases.

The Columbus Concept is supported by scientific evidence, validated by an increasing number of scientists, medical leagues, doctors, dieticians and opinion leaders. These scientists permanently.

• re-evaluate existing health studies

• support and encourage continuous research on new health topics

• emphasize constant development of educative marketing based on scientific, clinical and epidemiological studies

• lean on an international pool and network of scientists to share their health-based conclusions during international press conferences.

Why is the Balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6 so important?

Visit the official web site of The Columbus Paradigm Institute

Recommendations from international health organizations on Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids consumption coincide in that the desirable ratio should fall within their limits in human milk (n-6:n-3 approx. 5:1)

The required amount of Omega-3 fatty acids depends on individual life cycles and on each person’s physiological or pathological (illness) state, which may require augmented intake of fatty acids. On average, it is estimated that 1% and 4% of the total energy requirements should come from Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, respectively.

Recommended Intake of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

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Benexia is used by the Food Industry in some healthy branded products, therefore automatically granting you with Omega-3, Fiber, as well as all Chia nutritional benefits, while eating your favourite food.

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Make it balance!

Learn more about:

1. New Theories
2. The Genesis of the Unbalance
3. Why is Balance Important?

Food and physical conditioning habits are closely dependent on life style. Healthy habits and a balanced diet can help prevent possible health problems

1. Prevent depression, regulate mood
2. Improve concentration
3. Increase resistance to illness and inflammation

Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that our body needs for proper functioning, just as it needs vitamins and minerals

They are called “essential” in the biochemical sense: our body does not produce them; therefore, they must be incorporated through the food we eat. The interest in Omega-3s was sparkled by research results on Eskimos and other groups living in the Mediterranean shore, which showed extremely low rates of cardiovascular accidents. These groups consume large amounts of fatty fishes. The Japanese also showed infrequently lower rates of cardiac infarcts.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a fundamental part of the cell membrane, and are from a metabolic point of view the starting point for synthesis of many hormone-like action substances, which act by maximizing or inhibiting bodily processes.

Restore your perfect balance!

1. Benefits for Your Heart
2. Adults Health
3. Women´s Health
4. Growing Child Health
5. Well Being for the Elderly

Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are present in body fat and tissues. During its evolution throughout millions of years, the human body has been designed to perform with a perfect balance of both fatty acids, each one playing an important and irreplaceable role in the protection of our life.

Simultaneously with a dramatic alteration of this healthy balance in favour of Omega-6 fatty acids in our diet (mostly from vegetable oils, animal fats, dairies), we have seen an increase in chronic and inflammatory diseases worldwide, and innumerable scientific studies have pointed out the lack of Omega-3 as a major cause of dysfunction.

In order to restore the lost balance, it is thus necessary to reduce the intake of Omega-6 fatty acids, while increasing the intake of Omega-3 fatty acids. Your body engine will then improve its performance and protect you naturally against many avoidable diseases.

Benexia™, is a brand of Functional Products Trading S.A. that stands for a range of high quality products elaborated from the chia (Salvia Hispanica L.) seeds produced by selected farmers in South America. All Benexia™ products aim at developing a healthier diet, under scientific control, and bringing all the benefits of the chia to the consumers in a reliable and sustainable way of doing business.

Functional Products Trading S.A.
Avda. Luis Pasteur Nº 5.850, Oficina 303
Vitacura - Santiago - Chile
Tel: (+56 2) 378 60 91
Fax: (+56 2) 953 69 68

A superfood for you and your family!

Chia Oil is nature’s richest vegetarian source of Omega-3. It contains 63% of essential Omega-3 fatty acids, while flax oil contains 54% and soy oil 8%. Our Benexia™ Chia oil is made from very pure raw material which undergoes cold-press extraction and filter processes, resulting in high-quality oil with very low levels of acidity and peroxides. In a single serving, our Benexia Chia Oil Soft Gel Caps provide 1200mg of Omega-3 fatty acids! Benexia™ Chia Oil is a fantastic nutritional supplement for children, pregnant women, young adults and elderly people. It combines the powerful Omega-3 benefits with a superior source of Antioxidants. Regular intake of Omega-3 (1,2 - 1,5g) promotes cardiovascular health, improved immune system, improved HDL Cholesterol levels and supports a healthy inflammatory response. Discover where Chia comes from.   Benefits for Your Health Chia Oil : A revolution in Human Nutrition Chia Oil is nutritionally superior to flax and soy oil. It is the richest non-marine source of Omega-3 currently known to man, with no fishy taste or smell. Promotes Cardiovascular Health According to the American Heart Association, the combination of Omega-3 fatty acids and Antioxidants can normalize blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels, while helping promote a healthy heart and blood vessels. Supports Healthy Inflammatory response Essential Omega-3 fatty acids contain dynamic substances, designed to promote anti-inflammatory action. This explains why Omega-3s deliver clinically proven benefits in chronic inflammatory diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s syndrome, Psoriasis, f.e. Promotes Improved Immune System Scientific evidence indicates that essential Omega-3 fatty acids contain a regulatory function in our immune system, in the synthesis of substances, which may cause disorders such as fever, pain, swelling or irritation. Nourishes Mental Health Antioxidants inhibit the action of free radicals on brain cells. In other words, they help delay the deterioration of cognitive capacities, which usually happens at a certain age, thereby preventing Alzheimer disease. Read more about Scientific Support Product Quality: Chia Oil contains no cholesterol, no trans fats, and an extremely low level of saturated fats. All our Chia products are: *Vegan *Gluten-Free *Kosher *Non-GMO Production Quality Certifications: GAP, GMP, HACCP International Certifications and Quality Standards Recommended use: Easy to consume before, during or after meals.

Nutritional Content   Nutricional Facts Serving size: 4 caps (2000 mg) Chia Oil (Salvia Hisp. L.) 100g Calories (Kcal) 900 Protein (g) 0 Total Fat (g) 100 Saturated Fat (g) 10.6 Trans Fat (g) 0 Monounsaturated Fat (g) 7.3 Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 81.9 Omega-3 (ALA) (g) 62.6 Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) (g) 19.3 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 0 Sodium (mg) <35   Characteristics: Easy daily Omega-3 intake - smaller caps size adapted for children (500mg) Daily intake recommendation: The WHO (and USDA) recommend a daily intake of 1200 mg ALA Omega-3 for a healthy diet. Four 500 mg Benexia Soft Gel Caps or two 1000mg Soft Gel Caps will automatically provide you the quantity of ALA your body needs for a good nutritional balance. Any Questions? Conditionning: 60, 90, or 100 caps per bottle. (Consult your local distributor) Places of purchase: Check whith your local distributor

A superfood for you and your family!

Chia (Salvia Hispanica L.) is a summer oily plant from the central valleys of Mexico and Guatemala. Today, given the clinically proven nutritional benefits, Chia is consumed as a nutritional supplement we daily need in our diet : Omega-3, Fibre, Proteins, Minerals, Antioxidants and Vitamins. Benexia™ Chia Seed is a fantastic nutritional supplement for children, pregnant women, young adults and elderly people. A 1,2 - 1,5g intake of Omega-3 is daily recommended to provide good heart health, to improve bad cholesterol, inflammatory disease, depression , attentional deficit and to insure a good balance in your life! Discover where Chia comes from.   Benefits for Your Health   Chia : Revolution in Human Nutrition Chia is an evidence-based registered variety of Salvia Hispanica L., nutritionally superior to flax and soy. Chia is the richest non-marine whole food source of Omega-3 and dietary fibre currently known to man. Promotes Cardiovascular Health According to the American Heart Association, Omega-3 fatty acids can normalize blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels, while helping promote healthy heart and blood vessels. Assists Joint Function & Mobility With six times more calcium than milk, and with greater amounts of high-quality protein than the one found in soy, Chia also helps strengthen muscles and bones. Improves Digestion & Natural Detoxification Chia can absorb a whopping 12 times its weight in water – flax seed only absorbs 6-8 times its weight. Chia´s insoluble fibre reduces digestive transit time and removes toxins as it passes through the digestive tract. Supports Healthy Weight Loss Chia´s high fibre content and its ability to reduce blood sugar levels after meals inhibits the appetite, thus making it the perfect food for healthy, effective weight loss. Thanks to its neutral flavour and color, Chia integrates seamlessly into any healthy recipe. Read more about Scientific Support Product Quality: Chia contains no cholesterol, no gluten, no trans fats, and an extremely low level of saturated fats. All our Chia products are: *Vegan *Gluten-Free *Kosher *Non-GMO Production Quality Certifications: GAP, GMP, HACCP International Certifications and Quality Standards Recommended use: It incorporates into a wide range of recipes and can be eaten raw, and added to your favourite food (such as cereales, yogurt, baked goods, burgers, pizza, salads, omelettes,…) or consumed in soaked water or fruit juice (hot or cold), known in Mexico as “chia fresca”.

Nutritional Content   Nutritional Facts Serving size: 25g (2 tbs) Chia Seed (Salvia Hisp. L.) 100g Calories (Kcal) 330 Protein (g) 20.7 Total Fat (g) 32.8 Saturated Fat (g) 3.2 Trans Fat (g) 0 Monounsaturated Fat (g) 2.2 Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 27.2 Omega-3 (ALA) (g) 21 Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) (g) 6.2 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 1.0 Total Dietary Fibre (g) 41.2 Soluble (g) 5.3 Insoluble (g) 35.9 Sodium (mg) 2.1 Potassium (mg) 700 Calcium (mg) 714 Iron (mg) 16.4 Phosphorus (mg) 1067 Magnesium (mg) 390   Characteristics: Light nutty taste, odourless, easy to add to your recipes, looks good as a garnish on your food. Daily intake recommendation: The WHO (and USDA) recommend a daily intake of 1200 mg ALA Omega-3 for a healthy diet. We recommend daily 2 tablespoons (25g) of chia seed (granting 5g of Omega-3) to help you restore the lost balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6. Any Questions? Conditionning: 375g and 800g Jars, or 250g bags Places of purchase: Check whith your local distributor

Extra minerals and vitamins for your health

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Most antioxidants are found in plant foods, which explain why including fruits, grains, vegetables and cereals in our diet is so beneficial.

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are a group of vitamins, minerals, natural colorants and other vegetal and enzyme compounds (bodily substances that participate in numerous metabolic processes), that can block the adverse effect of the so-called free radicals. The action of free radicals is linked both to cancer and to artery damage caused by “oxidized” cholesterol, which explains the direct association between these molecules and cardiovascular diseases.

Antioxidant Capacity

The ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) test is the best-known index of the antioxidant capacity in a food element.  It provides an accurate way to determine the capacity of a food or fruit to destroy or neutralize the free radicals in the body, and to combat illnesses.  This test assigns a score in the ORAC scale to the tested substance, reflecting its capacity and speed to perform as antioxidant.

Proteins produce satiety…

Proteins are organic substances formed by amino acids - its simplest unit -, some of which are essential (cannot be synthesize by the human body), so they must be a part of our diet.

Isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine are essential amino acids. The quality of the different proteins is determined in relation to the amount of essential amino acids in their content.  Proteins with sufficient amounts of each of the essential amino acids are of high biological value, and when an essential amino acid is missing, then the biological value of of the protein decreases.

Research conducted on the digestibility and biological value of the protein content in chia Benexia has shown that chía Benexia is a good quality protein source, as it has all essential amino acids.

Protein functions: plastic, structural or building

Proteins are a part of our bodily structure and provide the necessary material for growth and repair of human tissues and organs; for example, keratin is present in the skin, nails and hair; collagen is present in bones, tendons and cartilages, and elastin is mostly found in ligaments.

Regulatory Function
Some proteins contribute to regulate cell activities.  Some hormones are proteinaceous in nature (insulin, the growth hormone), many enzymes are proteins that enable organic reactions, and some neurotransmitters display an amino acid structure or are amino acid derivatives and regulate the transmission of nerve impulses.

Defense Function
Proteins are part of the body’s immune or defense system (antibodies, immunoglobulin). They intervene in the coagulation process and prevent the loss of blood when a blood vessel is damaged.

Transportation Function
Proteins act as fats (apoproteins) and oxygen (hemoglobin) transport carriers.  They also facilitate incorporation into the cells (as membrane transporters) of substances such as glucose, amino acids, etc.

Energetic Function
When intake of carbohydrates and fats is insufficient to meet the body’s energetic requirements, the amino acids in proteins are used as energy fuel (1 gr. of protein provides 4 Kcal).

Eating fiber is beneficial to our health in general.

Fiber is a nutrient or substance found in original plant foods, or in fiber-enriched foods.  It cannot be digested by our body; instead fiber circulates through the digestive tract and is ultimately eliminated with other wastes.  And that is precisely one of its major qualities:  while fiber does its functions and provides its benefits, it is not fattening and contributes no additional calories.

Avoiding constipation

By creating solid stools and absorbing water, fiber increases the volume of the feces which thus become more voluminous and less compact.  In addition, fiber shortens the transit time in  the intestinal tract.

Preventing colon cancer

While a fiber-rich diet does not protect by itself against colorectal cancer, initial observational epidemiological research indicates that populations that eat fiber-rich diets show a lesser incidence of colon cancer.

Lowering cholesterol levels

Eating fiber results in reduced absorption of cholesterol, which helps with prevention and treatment of disorders related to high cholesterol blood levels.

Controlling diabetes

An increase in the intake of fiber, particularly of the insoluble type, would improve blood sugar control , reducing hyperinsulinaemia and lipid plasmatic concentration in type-2 diabetes.

Preventing and/or treating diverticulosis conditions

The excessive pressure that the colon wall muscles must exert to expel small-volume feces increases the pressure within the colon and can contribute to development of diverticulosis.  As fiber hydrates and increases the fecal bolus than transits in our intestinal tract, the feces - end product of our digestive system - become softer and more voluminous.

Maintaining a healthy weight

Fiber-rich diets can help control obesity:  firstly, fiber-rich foods have less calories for the same volume of food;  secondly, this type of diet promotes eating smaller-size portions as they take longer to chew and, because of their volume, can produce a feeling of satiation sooner; and lastly, fiber-rich diets sequester part of the sugars and fats eaten and slow down their absorption, thus decreasing the ultimate amount of calories ingested.

How much daily fiber is necessary?

Try to eat 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day, but do it gradually to allow your body to get used to it!

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Helpful and healthy food!

1. Mental Health
2. Inflammatory ailments

Intake of Omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and breastfeeding is central to the baby’s development and growth

The dietary changes associated with our cultural development have caused lower contents of essential fatty acids in maternal milk. Intake of Omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and breastfeeding is central to the baby’s development and growth, particularly from the third month of gestation throughout the first year, when their requirement is higher for the development of the nervous and visual systems

1. Omega-3s are critical for the fetus’ visual development
2. Omega-3s are essential to the child’s development and growth
3. Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) with Omega-3
4. Omega-3s fortify the newborn child’s immunological system

Benexia™ for Women´s Health

Essential for:

1. Pregnancy and nursing
2. Post-partum depression
3. The skin and Omega-3

Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death in many countries, and a major public health issue worldwide.

Cardiovascular risks can be altered by implementing healthier habits, among which the most important is the quality of the food ingested. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have significant heart-protecting effects:

1. Lower blood pressure
2. Reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels
3. Prevent cardiac arrhythmia and sudden death

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5g of ALA Omega-3 in 25g of seed!

Of all Omega-3 fatty acid sources, Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) has the larger concentration of alpha-linolenic fatty acid known to date:  63.2%.  25 g. of Benexia™ Chia seeds contain 5.2 g of ALA-type Omega-3 fatty acid.  The world’s offer of Omega-3 is extremely scarce.

What are Chia’s advantages over other Omega-3 sources?

Chia can be compared to fish oil, canola (colza) oil, flax oil and grain, or algae oil:

 Source: Ricardo Ayerza (h)

Clearly, Chia has a competitive edge over alternative Omega-3 sources.

Some comments:

Fish oil

• Not all fish oils are beneficial: the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has identified only the Menhaden species as a good Omega-3 source.
• It contains cholesterol.
• The marine environment is polluted: fishes concentrate toxic substances that may be hazardous to human health.

Flax

• Contains potentially dangerous substances (increase in risk of cardiac conditions and myocardial infarction).
• Not recommended for pregnancy and breast-feeding periods.
• Consumption is banned in some countries (France).

Flax, algae and fish oil

• They give off a ‘fishy smell’ when deteriorating.

There are other products with Omega-3 content, such as

• Fatty fishes (herring, mackerel, tuna, sardine, salmon), shellfish.
• Tofu.
• Dry fruits (nuts, almonds).

The disadvantage of these products is their very low Omega-3 level, which requires consumption of large quantities, which in turn can cause other types of problems (excess of calories) in some cases.  In addition, their low Omega-3 content is incompatible with the required balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6.

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Benexia™ Chia has an ORAC of 8200 umoles per 100 g. of seeds

Antioxidants are a group of vegetable elements that block the damaging effects of the so-called free radicals.  Most antioxidants are found in plant foods, a fact that explains the benefits of including fruit, grains, vegetables and cereals in our daily diet.

The most important antioxidants found in Benexia™ Chia are caffeic acid and chlorgenic acid.  Both elements are primary and synergic antioxidants and significantly contribute to the strong antioxidant activity of Benexia™ Chia.

These antioxidant properties are considerably stronger than those found in ferulic acid, as well as stronger than those in regular antioxidants such as vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)

Antioxidant Capacity

The ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) range for most fruits is 1.4 TE umoles (watermelon) to 95 (cranberry)per gr.  For vegetables or legumes, this range is 1.15 (cucumber) to 49 (red beans); for nuts, 7.19 (nuez caja) to 79.4 (pecan); and for dry fruits, 23.87 (dates) to 85.78 (prunes).

Benexia™ Chia has a ORAC of 8200 umoles per 100 gr. of seeds

Some research organizations on Human Nutrition and Ageing have established a recommended ORAC dosage of 5.000 daily units, for the prevention of age-related degenerative conditions.

Chia Benexia™ has 6 times more calcium, 11 times more phosphorus and 4 times more potassium than milk, per 100 g.

Benexia™ Chia is a good source of vitamin B.  When comparing Chia´s vitamin content to other cereals, it is higher in niacin than corn, soy and rice.  Chia’s content of thiamine and riboflavin is similar to that in rice and corn.

Benexia™ Chia is an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc and copper.  Benexia™ Chia has 13 to 354 times more calcium, 2 to 12 times more phosphorus, and 1.6 to 9 times more potassium per 100 gr. than wheat, rice, oatmeal and corn.

The level of iron in Benexia™ Chia is unusually high for this type of seeds.  Compared to other traditional products known for their iron content, Benexia™ Chia has 6 and 1.8 times more iron in per 100 gr. than spinach and lentils, respectively.

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Benexia™ Chia is a protein source of high-biological value, providing all essential amino acids: isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine

Benexia™ Chia has 19 to 23% of protein content:  a larger proportion than that found in traditional cereals such as wheat (13.7%), corn (9.4%), rice (6.5%), oatmeal (16.9%) and barley (12.5%).

The protein contained in chia Benexia™ is gluten-free; gluten causes the coelia disease.  Benexia™ Chia  is certified as gluten-free foodstuff and is therefore suitable for consumption by individuals affected with this disease.

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Benexia™ Chia contributes 41,2 gr. of fiber  per 100 gr. of seed, equivalent to 100% of the recommended daily intake for adults.

Fiber is the structural part of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and grains that our digestive system is unable to digest or destroy.   Currently, health experts and institutions recommend consuming 25 to 30 gr. of fiber per day for adults.

Soluble and insoluble fiber

There are two types of dietary fiber, soluble and insoluble: Soluble fiber is mostly found in oatmeal bran, barley, nuts, beans, lentils, peas, and some fruits and vegetables.

Insoluble fiber is found in wheat bran, vegetables and whole grains.

A panel of dietary experts in fiber has concluded that the ideal dietary fiber intake should provide a  insoluble fiber to soluble fiber ratio of 5 to 3:1.  Chia seeds contain 5,3 g of soluble fiber and 35,9 g of insoluble fiber per 100 g of seeds, that is, a 6:1 ratio.

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Benexia™ Chia Seed

Add Benexia™ Chia Seed to your product and boost its health benefits with a relevant quantity of Omega-3, Fibre, Proteins, Antioxidants & essential Minerals! 
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Benexia™ White Chia Seed

Add Benexia™ Chia Seed to your product and boost its health benefits with a relevant quantity of Omega-3, Fibre, Proteins, Antioxidants & essential Minerals!
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Benexia™ Ground Chia Seed

Add Benexia™ Ground Chia Seed to your product and boost its health benefits with a relevant quantity of Omega-3, Fibre, Proteins, Antioxidants & essential Minerals!
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Benexia™ Chia Oil

Add Benexia™ Chia Oil to your product and boost its health benefits with a relevant quantity of Omega-3 and Antioxidants!
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Benexia™ Chia Bran

Add Benexia™ Chia Bran to your product and boost its health benefits with a relevant quantity of Fibre, Antioxidants, Proteins, Omega-3, & essential Minerals!
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Benexia™ Chia Seed: a Superfood for You and your Family

Benexia Chia Seed

Benexia™ Chia Seed is a fantastic nutritional supplement for children, pregnant women, young adults and elderly people. A 1,2 - 1,5g intake of Omega-3 is recommended daily to provide good heart health, to improve bad cholesterol, inflammatory disease, depression, attentional deficit and to insure balance in your life!
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Benexia Chia Oil Soft Gel Caps

Benexia™ Chia Oil is a fantastic nutritional supplement for children, pregnant women, young adults and elderly people. It combines the powerful Omega-3 benefits with a superior source of Antioxidants.
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Other Products made with Benexia

Benexia has been added to several healthy products in the Food Industry, thereby providing you with Omega-3, Fiber, and all of Chia’s nutritional benefits while consuming your favorite  foods.
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Benexia™ provides worldwide coverage for you and your industry

Solid partnerships and granted quality products behind Benexia

Functional Products Trading S.A. is a Chilean company owned by Chilean and Argentinean capitals. It was founded to market the Chia seeds produced by Functional Product S.A., an Argentinean enterprise located in the Salta region, where the crops are grown.

Functional Product S.A. was created as an initiative from farmers who participated in the “Northwestern Argentina Regional Project”, a project sponsored by public and private U.S. and Argentinean organizations. The project was intended to identify and produce alternative crops, at an industrial scale, to improve the economy for farmers in the Argentinean Northwestern area.

The project was started in 1991; the Chia seed was chosen because of its exceptional nutritional properties.

After more than 10 years of careful seed selection, today Functional Product S.A. is the world’s largest and most effective Chia producer, with unlimited production-expanding capacity. The company has acquired considerable know-how and expertise during these last years. Currently, Functional Products S.A. produces Chia seeds in several countries: growing the seeds in diverse and far-apart areas (rather unusual for new crops) considerably reduces the risk of climate-caused contingencies.

Functional Product S.A. and Tecnobel Ltda., a Chilean marketing company, joined in the creation in Chile of Functional Products Trading S.A. to market Chia seeds for human consumption. Functional Products Trading S.A. is in charge of developing the demand for Chia seeds and by-products (oil, fiber, etc.) worldwide.

Our Mission

The mission of Functional Products Trading S.A. is to promote Chia seeds and by-products worldwide, as a new, natural source of Omega-3 essential fatty acids, creating added value for its stockholders and advancing the development of Chia crops at massive industrial levels.

Benexia™ brings you a world of Benefits

A good nutritional diet is essential for healthy living. Benexia™ offers a solution for every stage of human life.

When included as part of a regular diet, Benexia™ chia products contribute to

* improved cardiovascular health,
* facilitated digestion,
* increased immunity,
* improved mobility and joint function,
* reinforced energy and concentration levels.

Benexia™ Chia’s numerous health-related benefits enhance nutrition and an overall feeling of well-being.

Benexia products are also covered by the following certification:

Kosher

Benexia is Kosher and Parve for all year around including passover.

GMO Free

Benexia Chia crops are completely GMO-free; the seeds have been grown naturally, following a thorough and lengthy selection process that developed for many years and will continue in the future.

Gluten Free

A gluten-free diet is recommended amongst other things in the treatment of coeliac disease and wheat allergy. It is a diet completely free of ingredients derived from gluten-containing cereals: wheat (including kamut and spelt), barley, rye, oats and triticale, as well as the use of gluten as a food additive in the form of a flavoring, stabilizing or thickening agent. Although some people for whom a gluten-free diet is recommended can tolerate oat products and some medical practitioners say they may be permitted, there is controversy about including them in a gluten-free diet because studies on the subject are incomplete.

Pesticides Free

Your seed without pesticides

Our Chia Field are granted Pesticides Free, the plagues and pest control is ensured by manual labor. In addition to this the plant has natural defenses against insects; the essential oil content in Salvia Hispánica L. acts as a natural insect and plague repellent, thereby eliminating the need for chemical pesticides.

Undergoing certification options studies:

Organic

Benexia: Certified Quality Label

Benexia™ reliably supplies High Quality Certified Products with Traceability at the best market price. Purity level, Quality Control, Kosher Certification, Traceability,… Technical and validated scientific information on our products and their industrial uses available.

The “BENEXIA quality label” means Certified Quality at each step of the Production Process.

1. Growing Chia seed (Agricultural Process):
EUREPGAP in our Chia Plantations - This Quality Label guarantees:
a. A minimum detrimental environmental impact of farming operations,
b. The reduction of chemical inputs and
c. The warranty for a responsible approach to worker´s health and safety.
d. Traceability

2- Cleaning, Selection and Warehousing (Manufacturing Process):
HACCP Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and GMP Good Manufacturing Practice (Codex Alimentarius)
This Control System is a systematic and preventive approach for food safety (rather than finished product inspection) that allows us to identify potential food safety hazards in order to control “key” actions in the process, reducing or eliminating risk. GMP Good Manufacturing Practice: This certification ensures a controlled management of the manufacturing processes and a quality control testing. Traceability and, if necessary, recall of damaged products are also enabled by this control.

 3- ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems
Orientates our corporative activities towards the achievement of customer satisfaction through consistent products and services, and by applying a continuous improvement logic.

Our Know-How at your service: Quality, Traceability and Availability

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After more than 10 years of careful seed selection, today, Functional Product Trading S.A. is the world’s largest and most effective Chia producer, with unlimited production-expanding capacity.

The company has acquired considerable know-how and expertise in every step of the production chain during these last years.

Currently, Functional Products Trading S.A. produces Chia seeds in several countries: growing the seeds in diverse and far-apart areas (rather unusual for new crops) considerably reduces the risk of climate-caused contingencies.

The BENEXIA CHIA SEED production is GAP, GMP and HACCP Certified since 2007, as the result of the commitment of all the people of our Organization.

Our Production capacity is only limited by the demand: we produce based upon our customers requirements.

From the Aztecs and Mayas to us

CHIAN: langage mayan “chian” meaning “energizer, fortifier”

Pre-Colombian civilizations used Chia seeds as raw material for the preparation of medicines, nutritional blends, even paints. It was one of the main crops used by pre-Colombian societies, second only to corn and beans in significance. At the time of the Spanish conquest, there were at least 20 botanic species in Mesoamerica used for domestic purposes. Four of these were outstanding from a nutritional standpoint: amaranth, beans, Chia and corn. These four elements formed the basic components of daily diet. It is worth noting that the diet of ancient Aztecs was based exclusively on these grains; furthermore, it totally complied with present-day dietary requirements, as determined by the Food and Agriculture Organization-World Health Organization (FAO-WHO).

Chia seeds were consumed as food mixed with other crops, as a beverage mixed with water, blended with flour, and used in medicines; it was even pressed to obtain oil that was then used as a component for body and facial paint. Chia seeds were given to the Aztecs by their conquered peoples as a tribute, and in turn were offered by them to the gods as part of their religious rites.

Chia was a central dietary component not only to Aztecs, but also to that other great pre-Colombian civilization in Mesoamerica: the Mayas. Today’s Chiapas State, in Mexico, located in what was formerly Mayan territory, owes its name to the nahautl word ‘Chiapan’, which means ‘Chia River’. This indicates that Chia was grown in this area since ancient times.

Chia seeds are still consumed today in many American communities. It is used by Aztec and Maya descendents to prepare a popular beverage called “Fresh Chia”. Mixed with lemonade, it makes a refreshing drink consumed today both in Mexico and in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Southwestern U.S.

The Spanish conquerors repressed the natives, eliminating their traditions, and destroying most of their intensive agricultural production and trade system. Many of the crops that made up pre-Colombian Americans’ core diet were eliminated by the Spaniards because of their close association with religion, and replaced with foreign species (wheat, barley, carrots, etc.) that were in great demand among the conquerors. Five hundred years later, modern science has concluded that pre-Colombian diets were far superior to the ones consumed today in the same region.

After being forced into oblivion, today Chia offers the world a new opportunity to improve human nutrition, providing a natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and dietetic fiber.

Modern science is now able to explain why the diet of ancient civilizations included Chia as a basic staple. Both its chemical composition and nutritional value represent an enormous potential for the food and industrial markets. Thus, technological information is providing an excellent opportunity for an agricultural industry that can offer the world’s markets a product that is “new and old at the same time”

Rediscovering a forgotten crop of the Aztecs, Mayas and Nahualts. “The come back of the chia seed”

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is a yearly summer plant of the Labiatae family. Its small oval seeds are about 2 millimeters long, black or dark brown, occasionally white or gray. This species originated in the hilly area spreading from West Central Mexico to Northern Guatemala.

The Chia plant thrives in tropical or sub-tropical climate. Industrial crops destined for consumer markets are grown in Northern Argentina and in Bolivia.

The first harvest requires 5 months, during which the small chia plant grows to about one meter high.

This is a bisexual plant with light purple or white flowers growing bouquet-like on top of the stem and producing a small fruit.

The fruit, shaped as an indehiscent achaenium, contains an oval grain 1.5 to 2 mm long and 1 mm in diameter.  Its coloring varies from gray to light brown, intertwined with thin black nervures, in blending beige.

Bibliography:
Rediscovering a Forgotten Crop of the Aztecs.
Ricardo Ayerza Jr. & Wayne Coates, The University of
Arizona Press, TUCSON, 2005.
Available in English and in Spanish

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• The Plant
• History
• Production
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• Quality Certifications
• Other Certifications
    Kosher
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    Gluten Free
    Pesticides Free

Upgrade your product to a functional food

With Benexia™ you are sure to add a high-quality ingredient to your product, providing your end consumer with a relevant amount of Omega-3, antioxidants and/or fiber, and proteins.   Benexia™ facilitates display of your product in the healthy food section, and helps you respond to the increasing exigencies of the food market.