SUPPLEMENTS
RESEARCH
COMMUNITY
SAFETYChia seeds can cause choking or intestinal blockage if not consumed with adequate water; people with swallowing difficulties should avoid them.
Chia seed gum thickens liquids and may help people who have difficulty swallowing safely.
THE RESEARCH DETAIL
Chia seed gum (0.4–1.2% w/v) produced shear-thinning thickened liquids comparable to xanthan and guar gums, meeting International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) texture classifications, suggesting potential utility in dysphagia management.
COMMUNITY SENTIMENT
45% positive
“Just water! Water water water! Lay off sugars and salts, go for a long walk”
U/HALLOUMI19 ↗“My method is chia seeds soaked for 10 minutes with ACV, teaspoon of cinnamon and half an orange hand squeezed.”
U/GOOD_AD3485 ↗COMMENTS
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