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Can chia seeds and hemp hearts cause gastric bloating and pain?

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Bloating: Anything one needs to chew a lot will result in lots of gas swallowed. Swallowing lots of gas(air) will result in gastic distension and pain in some people.

Answered 9/1/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

My answer is only: About chia seeds. Possible side effects from chia include ^ gas (flatus), bloating ; constipation (w inadequate hydration). This is more likely to occur with ingestion of larger amounts of chia seeds.

Answered 8/16/2017

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