Abstract
Chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) is rich in nutraceutical compounds with
multiple benefits for human health and with great potential for its use in food. Interest
in the study of this seed has been increasing year by year. Currently, studies have been
based on the beneficial potential of chia proteins as a low-cost source of vegetable
protein. Meanwhile, other studies have been based on the residual use of chia cake, a
residue from the extraction of the chia oil industry. Bioactive peptides from chia have
been shown to possess the inhibitory potential of molecular targets of hypertension,
diabetes, adipogenesis, microbial, cancer, and aging. This chapter aims to provide an
overview of chia bioactive peptides and their importance as a seed with high value for
its protein content.