ASK A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL: HOW MUCH CHIA SEEDS ARE EXCESSIVE?

Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen

PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil

Consuming more than 50g of chia per day may already be unhealthy. The balance between food consumption is the key to the success of a healthy diet. Also, don't forget that it is extremely important to make the proper consumption of water along with the consumption of chia seeds.

Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen

Dietician - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa

There is no specific quantity of chia seeds that is excessive however, chia seeds are very high in fiber and if consumed in excess it can result in gastrointestinal side effects such as gas formation, stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller

Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil

More than 50g a day is already considered an excess. This amount of chia can cause digestive problems such as abdominal bloating, inflammation, Crohn's disease, gas, among others.

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