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I was told to have chia seeds in plain water twice a day for my constipation 1 tbl spoon in a glass of water will this help me are chia seeds recomend?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

It is high in fiber: Chia seed is recommrended by some holistic doctors and others as a source of fiber and may help with constipation along with increase fluids

Answered 3/19/2016

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A member asked:

I was told to have chia seeds in plain water twice a day for my constipation 1 tbl spoon in a glass of water will this help me are chia seeds recomend?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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