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Is a plant native to Peru. The term "sacha inchi" typically refers to edible seeds produced by the sacha inchi plant. Also known as sacha peanut, mountain peanut, or Inca peanut, these seeds have a nut-like flavor when roasted. Often marketed as a "superfood," sacha inchi is said to offer a variety of health benefits. Although sacha inchi is often consumed in whole form, oil extracted from the seeds is also available as a dietary supplement. Sacha inchi oil is often touted as a rich source of vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids. | Is a plant native to Peru. The term "sacha inchi" typically refers to edible seeds produced by the sacha inchi plant. Also known as sacha peanut, mountain peanut, or Inca peanut, these seeds have a nut-like flavor when roasted. Often marketed as a "superfood," sacha inchi is said to offer a variety of health benefits. Although sacha inchi is often consumed in whole form, oil extracted from the seeds is also available as a dietary supplement. Sacha inchi oil is often touted as a rich source of vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids. | ||
==Special Precautions of Sacha Inchi== | ==Special Precautions of Sacha Inchi== | ||
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==The benefits of Sacha Inchi are== | ==The benefits of Sacha Inchi are== | ||
* Sacha inchi is said to help promote weight loss. In theory, sacha inchi may help promote weight loss by increasing serotonin production and, as a result, keeping appetite in check and reducing food intake. | * Sacha inchi is said to help promote weight loss. In theory, sacha inchi may help promote weight loss by increasing serotonin production and, as a result, keeping appetite in check and reducing food intake. | ||
Revision as of 01:48, 29 September 2012
Other Names : Plukenetia volubilis, commonly known as Sacha Inchi, Sacha Peanut, Mountain Peanut or Inca-Peanut
Is a plant native to Peru. The term "sacha inchi" typically refers to edible seeds produced by the sacha inchi plant. Also known as sacha peanut, mountain peanut, or Inca peanut, these seeds have a nut-like flavor when roasted. Often marketed as a "superfood," sacha inchi is said to offer a variety of health benefits. Although sacha inchi is often consumed in whole form, oil extracted from the seeds is also available as a dietary supplement. Sacha inchi oil is often touted as a rich source of vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids.
Special Precautions of Sacha Inchi
This product may have side effects in people predisposed to allergies or who are taking anti-coagulant drugs.
The benefits of Sacha Inchi are
- Sacha inchi is said to help promote weight loss. In theory, sacha inchi may help promote weight loss by increasing serotonin production and, as a result, keeping appetite in check and reducing food intake.
- Some proponents also suggest that consuming sacha inchi can help reduce excess abdominal fat.
- sacha inchi may be of some benefit to people with elevated cholesterol levels.
- In addition, sacha inchi is purported to fight depression, prevent heart disease, and aid in diabetes management.
