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The effect of altitude and soil properties on the essential oil components of Turkish sage (Salvia fruticosa Mill)

In this study, the effects of altitude and soil properties on the essential oil amounts and essential oil components of the Turkish sage (Salvia fruticosaMill.) plant were investigated. A location in the south of Turkey in the Kaş district of Antalya with altitude ranges of 0-200 m, 300-5...

Evaluation of Quality of Chia (Salvia hispanica), Sesame (Sesamum indicum), and Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) Oils

Abstract Each year, the consumption of vegetable oils increases gradually. Some oils, such as chia, sesame, and quinoa, are consumed due to the nutritional properties and health promoters that have been recognized in their components. Based on this premise, the present study aimed to characterize chia (S...

In vitro screening for acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase inhibition and antimicrobial activity of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica)

BACKGROUND: Chia seeds are gaining increasing interest among food producers and consumers because of their prohealth properties. RESULTS: The aim of this work was to evaluate the potential of chia seeds to act as acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibitors. The highest inhibit...

Análisis químico comparativo de nutrientes en las semillas de chía y chan como alimento alternativo para los nicaragüenses

La composición química de las semillas de chía (Salvia hispánica l) y chan (Hiptis suaveolens), se estudiaron ya que sus cultivos no requieren de mucha tecnología, presentan una alternativa viable para la alimentación, se usan como bebida refrescante y como alimentos para animales por sus propiedad...