Question 1

can you be allergic to chia seeds?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Any nut or seed when eaten can potentially trigger an allergic reaction.  While there are many reports of allergic reactions to chia seed found on the internet, i was unable to find a scientific medical article in pubmed.Gov (national library of medicine) to confirm this.  If a person has experienced a reaction after eating chia seeds, they should seek consultation with an allergist.

Question 2

do chia seeds have euphoric effects?

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Chia Seeds: Chia are seeds from Salvia hispanca which grows in the desert. They can be a healthy snack as they contain Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein &amp; antioxidants. Chia have Calcium,Vitamin C, Zinc, Phosphorous, Iron &amp; Potassium.  I tried researching Chia seeds &amp; euphoria &amp; only noted anecdotal  reports.

Question 3

what the different between chia seed and knox?

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Knox brand...: Gelatin? That's from  cow hooves. Chia seed is a seed.

Question 4

what are side effects of taking chia seeds?

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None known: There are no known side effects.Lots of omega 3s. People with ibd, chrons, etc obviously need to avoid seeds. Powdered form is considered ok.

Question 5

are chia seeds good for lowering cholesterol?

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Any seed helps: Seeds are rich in unsaturated fats. Diets that contain a lot of  these fats tend to decrease bad LDL cholesterol and increase good HDL cholesterol. This would be true for diets that contain chia seeds as well as those that contain other forms of seeds or nuts or vegetable oils. Be aware that the magnitude of the change in cholesterol is not generally large and so medication may still be needed.

Question 6

are chia seeds good for hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

No: No they are not. Thyroid replacement therapy is the only effective treatment.

Question 7

is chia seeds safe for parkinson's patients?

Accepted Answer

Chiaseeds: Not enough is known about safety of them being used beyond 3 months. They are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids &amp; should be safe in Parkinson short term.

Question 8

chia seeds to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Scam: They will work if and only if you restrict calories and actively exercise. There is no magic food, supplement or anything else. The key is to find a few quality friends who are involved with fitness and join them, as intensely as you can. Your weight will adjust itself.

Question 9

can chia seeds detox your body ?

Accepted Answer

No: Not sure what substance(s) you are trying to detox from, but chia won't detox you of anything. It's a good fiber, so it may capture some substances from the GI tract but won't do anything for those that have been absorbed into the bloodstream.

Question 10

is chia seed good for lactation?

Accepted Answer

See below: It contains increased omega 3 levels, but no real effect on lactation.

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