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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALPUBLISHED 2024⚠ STUDY APPEARS INCOMPLETE IN THE ABSTRACT; FULL RESULTS NOT DETAILED.
Combined chia and fennel seeds reduced weight and cholesterol in obese adults over 3 months.
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NUTRITION
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Chia Seeds for Weight Loss
RESEARCH
- Modest weight loss in some trials
- Works best with calorie restriction
- High in fiber, increases fullness
- Results vary between studies
COMMUNITY
- Limited discussion found
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SAFETYChia seeds are high in fiber; increase intake gradually to avoid digestive discomfort, and drink plenty of water.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
ALL 15 ON PUBMED ↗BASED ON 15 PUBMED STUDIES
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALPUBLISHED 2023⚠ SMALL SAMPLE SIZE (20 WOMEN); SHORT 90-DAY DURATION MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO DETECT MODEST EFFECTS.
Chia flour did not significantly change weight or body composition in obese women after 3 months.
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL⚠ RESULTS WERE ACHIEVED ALONGSIDE MANDATORY CALORIE RESTRICTION, MAKING IT UNCLEAR HOW MUCH WEIGHT LOSS WAS DUE TO CHIA ALONE VERSUS DIET ADHERENCE.
Chia seeds showed modest weight loss in overweight adults with type 2 diabetes when combined with calorie restriction.
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL⚠ RELATIVELY SHORT 12-WEEK DURATION; MODEST DOSE; NO DIETARY INTERVENTION OR CALORIE RESTRICTION REQUIRED, LIMITING GENERALIZABILITY TO REAL-WORLD WEIGHT LOSS CONTEXTS.
Chia seed supplementation alone did not significantly reduce weight or fat in healthy overweight adults.
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