Salba is a food source that comes in whole seed, ground seed, seed oil, gelcap and whole-food bar forms. Salba contains many essential nutrients that are needed for the body to perform optimally. It is considered to be the richest source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids in nature and is a certified non-genetically modified organism that is all-natural, vegan, kosher and gluten-free.
Antioxidants
Salba is rich in antioxidants, which are nutrients mostly known for their support of the immune system. Antioxidants can slow the oxidative and free-radical damage done to your body -- specifically to tissues, major organs and skin -- and this tends to accelerate aging, according to Salba's website. However, with the antioxidant power of Salba, you can help slow this process. It contains 30 percent more antioxidants than blueberries. Salba also has no trans fats and only 0.5 net carbohydrates in each serving size of 12 g, or 2 tbsp.
Calcium
Salba is a good source of calcium, which is mostly known for its support of healthy teeth and bones. Calcium stimulates your muscles, makes up about 70 percent of your bones and gives them strength and rigidity. One serving, or 2 tbsp. Salba, has six times more bone-strengthening calcium than whole milk.
Dietary Fiber
Salba contains more fiber than any other source in nature, with 5,000 mg per 2-tbsp. serving. This amount is 25 percent higher than the fiber content of flaxseeds. Fiber helps promote detoxification and digestive functioning; also, because of Salba's fiber content and its ability to absorb around 10 times its weight in water, it might even help curb your hunger by giving you a feeling of fullness.
Folate
Folate is another nutrient that is found in Salba. Folate is necessary for the production of DNA and RNA, and is critical during times of rapid growth and cell division like pregnancy and infancy. One 2-tbsp. serving of Salba contains 50 percent more folate than asparagus.
Iron
Salba is an iron-rich natural food source, which helps increase oxygen consumption. Iron's main function is carrying oxygen to muscles and other organs directly from the lungs, and without enough iron, less oxygen reaches body parts where it is needed. While spinach is high in iron, 2 tbsp. Salba offers three times as much iron as one serving of spinach.
Magnesium
Magnesium is another nutrient that is found plentifully in Salba. Magnesium aids in the absorption of calcium and potassium, relaxes the muscles and helps with the formation of teeth and bones. Salba contains 15 times the magnesium content of broccoli.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Salba is the richest source of essential fatty acids, specifically omega-3 fatty acids, which play a crucial role in brain development, growth and overall function. With Salba, you can experience the benefits of salmon and other fish oils -- such as improvement of brain and heart health -- without the strong smell and taste. One 2-tbsp. serving of Salba offers more than 2,400 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, which is eight times more than what salmon offers.
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