Contributes to balancing cholesterol levels* *Contributes to... Cholesterol Levels Omega-3, as alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2g of ALA. Just one serving of Naturya Chia Seeds provides you with 2.6g The power of n 15g of n chia seeds = the same amount of Omega-3 (as alpha-linoleic acid) as 35g of walnuts Cultivated on the sun-baked sierras of South America, Chia seeds were prized by the Aztecs and gifted to their Kings. The word Chia in Mayan means 'strength' and was eaten by warriors going into battle. Even today, chia seeds are eaten by the Native American Tarahumara tribe, who can run distances of up to one hundred miles a day. Versatile, easy to use and neutral in flavour, these tiny seeds are a nutritious source of fibre and high in omega-3(ALA) which contributes to balancing cholesterol levels.