Anti-inflammatory and Immune Enhancing Effects Produced by Plant Based Oils (Chia Seed Oil, Black Cumin Oil, and Palm Oil)

Chia (Salvia hispanica L) is a tropical and subtropical climates herbaceas plant from the mint family (Lamiaceae) which produces tiny, flavorless and white or dark brown seeds. Chia seeds have oval shape with approximately 1.9 - 2 mm long, 1 - 1.4 mm wide and 0.8 – 1 mm thickness diameter.1 Chia seed oil is extracted from the seeds and has been shown to be quite effective in producing health benefits ranging from reducing inflammation to fighting cancer.