Chia Oil ( Salvia hispanica L.) Improves the Intestinal Health of Wistar Rats Fed a Hypercaloric Diet

Background A diet rich in fat and sugar is present in society everyday life, leading to the development of metabolic changes, especially in intestinal microbiota. Chia oil is a source of alpha-linolenic acid, which has antioxidant and anti-glycemic effects. Based on this, we hypothesized that chia oil may promote intestinal health.