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Introduction
Current institution
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May 2015 - present
Position
- Assistant Lecturer
Description
- Teaching, Doing research and disseminating results, Consultations and participating in outreach programs
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Publications (5)
Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) are currently consumed by varied populations as superfoods due to their protective, functional and antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of ground chia seeds/extracts on postprandial glycaemia, body weight, hematological parameters and cellular morphology in rats. Twenty male Wistar...
Background
Chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) is becoming one of the most popular plant-based foods that contains the greatest amount of nutrients particularly omega-3 fatty acid, α-linolenic acid. Therefore, it is considered a functional food with pronounced health benefits.
Objective
The purpose of this study was to determine the proximate composit...
