Proprietary Nutritionals Hosting VendorWorks Seminar

KEARNY, N.J.—Proprietary Nutritionals Inc. is sponsoring a VendorWorks presentation, “How Chia can Transform Your Food with Omega-3s, Vitamins and Minerals,” at SupplySide West on Oct. 22. The featured presenter, pharmacist and author Sherry Torkos, will discuss the power of this ancient wholesome grain, its origins, nutrient content and versatility in functional foods/beverage and dietary supplement applications. She will also present the significant research findings supporting efficacy of chia seed for human health.

“Known by the Ancient Aztecs as ‘running food,’ chia seed was largely and regularly consumed to achieve benefits of superior sustained energy and endurance,” Torkos noted. “Chia is derived from the archaic Aztec word that means ‘oily’ and it is the abundant oil in the seeds that is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. It is an exceptional and easy to use source of high-quality omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), fiber, protein, vitamins and calcium plus other minerals. Further, it has a higher ORAC value than fresh blueberries, making it a choice source for antioxidant protection.”

Proprietary Nutritionals, a subsidiary of Pharmachem Laboratories Inc., supplies Benexia™, a GMP-, HACCP- and GAP-certified chia seed source. Benexia is available in bulk seed, sprouted seed, milled seed, flour and oil.