Sacha inchi, le trésor des incas

Sacha Inchi, the treasure of the Incas

Rich in omega 3, 6 and 9

Also called Inca Inchi (the herb of the Incas), sacha inchi is a perennial plant native to the Amazon rainforest known and used for thousands of years by the indigenous people.

The oil extracted from sacha inchi is not only rich in essential fatty acids, but its content is particularly balanced. It is naturally rich in vitamin E (170 mg per liter), a powerful antioxidant.

  • Stress

    Work overload, financial or relationship difficulties, exams: we are constantly confronted with stress. Supporting the nervous system with an intake of omega-3 fatty acids, essential for the proper functioning of our nervous system, helps us better manage it.

  • Cholesterol

    Produced by the liver and intestines, it's also found in the fats in our food. Excess cholesterol is deposited on artery walls, with all the attendant consequences. Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids helps regulate it.

  • Hypertension

    High blood pressure can have serious consequences, both cardiovascular and renal. To prevent it, it is essential to adopt a healthy lifestyle: reduce salt intake, favor foods rich in Omega, essential for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system.

  • Anti-aging

    Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, a natural anti-aging agent. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants can help limit degeneration.

Omega 3 - 49%

Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that are integrated into cell membranes and are necessary for their structure and function. Since the body cannot synthesize them, they must be supplied through food. They help in the development of the nervous system and maintain the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system.

Main food sources

  • seafood
  • nuts
  • spinach, lettuce, lamb's lettuce, avocado
  • Sacha Inchi oil

Omega 6 - 34%

To avoid high cholesterol levels, omega-3s must be combined with omega-6s to allow the assimilation of proteins contained in fats. Protectors of our cardiovascular system, they play a direct role in cell activity (especially neurons) and contribute to the normal development and growth of our body.

Main food sources

  • sacha inchi, sesame sunflower, pumpkin, peanut
  • oils: sacha inchi, corn, walnut, sunflower, sesame

Omega 9 - 9%

Unlike polyunsaturated Omega 3 & 6, Omega 9 is monounsaturated and can therefore be produced by the body from unsaturated fatty acids. It regulates cholesterol levels by reducing bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol. Its main acid is oleic acid, also very abundant in olive oil.

Main food sources

  • sacha inchi, hazelnut, almond
  • oils: sacha inchi, hazelnut, rapeseed, peanut, olive

Vitamin E

It is a fat-soluble vitamin naturally present in sacha inchi oil in proportions unmatched by other oils. Its main role is as an antioxidant; it is a free radical scavenger of choice.

Main food sources

  • spinach, asparagus, watercress, broccoli, tomato
  • peanuts, nuts
  • oils: sacha inchi, walnut, olive

Amino acids

Its seed is very rich in amino acids 29% of which 12% are essential that the body is not able to produce. In the living world, there are more than 500 amino acids. These are molecules, which combine together to form proteins. Only 20 amino acids are part of the composition of the proteins in our human body and therefore play a crucial role in the structure and metabolism of our cells. Our body only retains the quantity it needs.

Main food sources

  • poultry, red meat
  • eggs, cheese, fish
  • legumes, soybeans, cereals, nuts
  • sacha inchi oil and seeds

FAQs

What is a fatty acid?

It is a molecule formed by a chain of carbons linked to hydrogens terminated by an acid group. The basic units of lipids, they are classified into three families: saturated, unsaturated, and trans. The second component of fat, they define its properties.

What is their role?

First of all, they are a source of energy for the functioning of our body, but they also play a structural, anti-inflammatory and protective role on our cardiovascular and cerebral systems.

What is a polyunsaturated fatty acid?

Unlike monounsaturated fats, which have a single double bond in their carbon chain, polyunsaturates have two to several bonds.

What is the use of cholesterol?

Produced by the liver and intestine, it is a lipid essential for the functioning of cell membranes.

Good or bad cholesterol?

Too much bad cholesterol (LDL) can form plaque and fatty deposits on the artery walls and prevent proper blood circulation. The role of good cholesterol (HDL) is to carry excess bad cholesterol directly to the liver to be eliminated via the bile.

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