“Chia” means strength, and historically, ancient Mesoamerican cultures included the tiny black and white chia seeds in their diets as an energy booster.
Chia seeds are incredibly rich in nutrients - a staple in diets stretching all the way back to the Aztec and Mayans, chia seeds have historically been well known for their wide array of health benefits.
Chia Seed Oil is particularly rich in omega-3 in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), omega-6, and smaller amounts of other healthy fats, such as oleic acid and stearic acid.