Sacha Inchi Protein Powder: A Powerful Superfood

If you follow the science of superfoods like Incaliving, then it is no wonder why scientists would consider sacha inchi as a crop to help combat some of the global issues we may face in the future (Kodhal et al, 1). There are many reasons the sacha inchi tree is seen as a crucial crop; one reason is due to how versatile the plant’s seeds can be. There are many possible health benefits packed into these tiny seeds and the potential impact these seeds can have on global climate change.

Key Features:

– Rich in plant protein (nearly 9 grams per serving)

– Low in carbohydrates (3 grams per serving)

– Abundant in Omega-3s (697mgs per serving)

Ideal for Various Diets:

– Keto-friendly wheat flour substitute

– High-quality vegan-friendly flour

– A tasty plant protein alternative for diverse diets

Potential Health Benefits

Protein Power for Growth and Cardiovascular Health:

First, Sacha Inchi Protein Powder contains an amazing 9g of plant proteins per serving, which is important because it may help in hair, nail, and muscle growth — as well as maintenance, (Gonzales et al, 8). In fact, because protein is often seen as essential and necessary for the body, regardless of the source, plant proteins have also been shown by scientists to potentially help “prevent the onset of risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, i.e., hypercholesterolemia and hypertension, in humans” (Chalvon-Demersay et al, 9).

Heart Health and Cholesterol Management:

And the impact of sacha inchi on heart health (Fleming et al, 10) isn’t from just the protein possibly impacting blood pressure and hypertension (Gonzalez et al, 11) but also the high amount of potassium. Since sacha inchi has a surprising amount of potassium, nearly 5g per serving, it may help to impact blood pressure, hypertension and the heart as well (Kim et al, 12).

Also associated with the sacha inchi seeds utilized to make our protein powder is the possible connection to a reduction in cholesterol simply by replacing the bad fats in our diets (Chirinos et al, 13). Sacha Inchi is finding more and more of the science community supporting the long standing idea of the seed’s positive effects on cholesterol (Garmendia et al, 14). In fact, sacha inchi may help lower the LDL (Alayon et al, 15) as well potentially increase the HDL because after four months of an experiment between sacha inchi and sunflower, it was the Inca Peanut impacting and raising the HDL the most (Gonzales et al, 16).

Omega-3 Rich Superfood:

Additionally, sacha inchi contains a balance of the fatty acids Omegas 3, 6 and 9 (Kim et al, 17), which when coming from a renewable plant source (Fleming te al, 18), could be just as effective as fish oils according to more and more research (Maurer et al, 19). So with approximately 6,700mg of pure Omega 3s, sacha inchi seeds are increasingly important in diets because of the numerous potential health benefits (Fanali et al, 20). The omega 3s found naturally in sacha inchi (Ramos-Escudero et al, 21) may also work to potentially help reduce the inflammation of the joints, muscle soreness from exercising and aides in the fight of possible chronic diseases linked to inflammation, like arthritis (Nasciemento et al, 22), making it an important part of your pre of post workout routine.

Also, once again, the Omega-3 fatty acids found in the seeds utilized for our protein powders could potentially help to reduce inflammation within the brain and alleviate headaches and potentially assist with depression (Kohler et al, 23). After all, research points to inflammation within the brain as a potential factor for things like: emotional issues, depression and memory (Cisneros et al, 24). These all may be assisted and reduced with a healthy daily dose of omegas.

Skin Wellness and Anti-Aging:

A diet rich in omegas may also help in improving the appearance of the skin, while also reducing wrinkles, sun spots and blemishes (Soimee et al, 25). Omega 3s from the sacha inchi seed used for our flours may have soothing anti-inflammatory properties that could help prevent psoriasis and eczema (Raveendran, 26).

But the potential benefits for the skin aren’t just due to the rich omegas. Sacha inchi seeds are also high in antioxidants gamma-tocopherol and phenolic compounds, and they may help protect the body from aging faster since these antioxidants help to fight harmful free radicals (Cisneros et al, 27). Additionally, these same antioxidants, gamma- and delta- tocopherols (Powers et al, 28) found in sacha inchi may help in the management and combat of diabetes (Hanseen et al, 29), but more research is still needed.

Gastrointestinal Health and Weight Management:

It may seem strange because of the high calorie count associated with sacha inchi seeds, and products derived from it, but sacha inchi protein powder may also help in the fight against weight gain too (Sathe et al, 30). First, the fiber, which is linked to gastrointestinal health, represents approximately 75% of the 3g of carbohydrates present in Sacha Inchi Protein Powder (So et al, 31). Additionally, more research is supporting the idea that fiber-rich whole food sources containing carbohydrates are most likely superior to refined carbohydrates for diet (Giacco et al, 32).

Mood Enhancement and Restful Sleep:

Finally, sacha inchi seeds are high in a compound called tryptophan, which may help for mood because it is a precursor to the hormone serotonin (Sadok et al, 33). Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and these seeds are believed to help calm the nerves, boost the mood and deal with anxiety, depression, and stress (Fanali et al 34). The tryptophan in these healthy seeds may also help with a restful night sleep naturally (Hornyak et al 35), and it seems that is one thing everyone needs and wants a little bit more of these days.