Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis), also known as the Inca peanut, is a seed native to the Amazon rainforest and has recently attracted scientific interest for its potential lipid-lowering effects, particularly on triglycerides. Several small clinical studies have examined the impact of Sacha Inchi oil supplementation on blood lipid profiles. The oil is notably rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid, as well as other polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are known from other sources (such as flaxseed and fish oil) to help reduce triglyceride levels.

A randomized, controlled trial published in 2014 in the journal Food & Function found that daily supplementation with Sacha Inchi oil (10-15 mL/day) over four months resulted in a significant reduction in triglyceride levels in adults with dyslipidemia. Similar results were observed in other small-scale studies, which report improvements in triglyceride and HDL cholesterol levels following Sacha Inchi oil consumption. The triglyceride-lowering effect is believed to stem from its high omega-3 content, which has been shown in broader nutritional research to reduce hepatic triglyceride synthesis and promote lipid clearance from the blood.

Despite these promising results, the clinical evidence remains limited due to small sample sizes, short study durations, and a lack of large-scale, long-term randomized controlled trials. While traditional use of Sacha Inchi in South America was primarily as a food source rather than a targeted remedy for lipid disorders, the current scientific evidence provides moderate support for its role in managing high triglycerides.

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akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anchovies
anthocyanins
apple
arjun tree
artichoke
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
banaba
beet
berberine
bergamot
Beta-Glucan
black currant
black garlic
sesame
black tea
blueberry
broccoli
calamari oil
canola oil
catechins
chia seed
chokeberry
choline
coleus forskohlii
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
daidzin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fish protein
flaxseed
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
genistein
genistin
glucomannan
grape
grapefruit
green tea
guar gum
guggul
hawthorn
hesperetin
hibiscus
inulin
knotweed
kale
krill oil
kudzu
l-carnitine
l-taurine
lecithin
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
lycopene
mackerel
magnesium
maqui berry
matcha
naringin
niacin (vitamin B3)
oat
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
pantethine
perilla
phospholipids
pine bark
plant sterols
pomegranate
pomelo
quercetin
quinoa
red yeast rice
resveratrol
safflower oil
sardines
silymarin
black ginger
soybean
spirulina
sterols
stevia
strawberry
tocotrienols
tomato
trans-pterostilbene
trimethylglycine (TMG)
almond fruit
ubiquinol
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin C
mulberry
zinc
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jiaogulan
lingzhi
sunflower
yerba mate
goji berry
amaranth
kidney beans
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
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Ampelopsin
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Other health conditions supported by Sacha Inchi

Cholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Hypertension
Inflammation
Triglycerides (high)

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