Chia
Scientific names: Salvia hispanica
Family: Lamiaceae
Alternate names: Chía, Chia Fresca, Chia Grain, Chia Oil, Chia Seed, Chia Sprout, Germe de Chia, Graine de Chia, Graine de Salba, Huile de Chia, Pinole, S. Hispanica, Salba, Salba Grain, Salvia Hispanica L.
Actions: Anticancer, Cardiovascular, Dermatologic, Exercise performance
Background
Chia (Salvia hispanica) is an herb that originated in Mexico and was cultivated by the Aztecs. It's grown for its seed, a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
In addition to omega-3 fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), chia seeds contain a large amount of dietary fiber. Omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber might help reduce risk factors for heart disease.
People use chia seed for diabetes, athletic performance, high blood pressure, heart disease, itching, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
In addition to omega-3 fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), chia seeds contain a large amount of dietary fiber. Omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber might help reduce risk factors for heart disease.
People use chia seed for diabetes, athletic performance, high blood pressure, heart disease, itching, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Chia is commonly consumed in foods. Chia is possibly safe when used as medicine for up to 6 months. Large doses might cause mild stomach discomfort in some people.
When applied to the skin: Chia is possibly safe when used for up to 8 weeks.
Prostate cancer: Chia contains large amounts of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). There is some concern that large amounts of ALA might increase the chance of getting prostate cancer. But this doesn't seem to be a concern when ALA comes from plants, such as chia. Consuming chia in moderation does not seem to increase the risk of prostate cancer.
When applied to the skin: Chia is possibly safe when used for up to 8 weeks.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if chia is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Prostate cancer: Chia contains large amounts of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). There is some concern that large amounts of ALA might increase the chance of getting prostate cancer. But this doesn't seem to be a concern when ALA comes from plants, such as chia. Consuming chia in moderation does not seem to increase the risk of prostate cancer.
Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Possibly ineffective Effectiveness definitions
- High levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia). Consuming chia by mouth doesn't seem to reduce lipid levels in people who are more likely to develop high levels of cholesterol or other fats. This includes people with diabetes, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, or obesity.
- Obesity. Consuming chia seeds doesn't help reduce body weight in overweight or obese adults.
Dosing & administration
Chia seed or powder has most often been consumed by adults in doses of 25-40 grams by mouth daily for up to 6 months. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Chia interacts with any medicines. Before taking Chia, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Products
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- Chia (seed)
- Golden pea protein (sprout) bio-fermented
- Plukenetia volubilis (Sacha Inchi protein)
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)
- Spinacia oleracea (Spinach)
- Sweet potato powder
- Cucurbita pepo (seed)
- Sunflower seed
- Linum usitatissimum (seed) (Flaxseed)
- Millet
- Quinoa powder
- Molasses (Cane juice)
- Ananas comosus (Bromelain)
- Acacia sp. (gum)
- Stevia rebaubiana
- Natural flavours
- Medicago sativa
- Pouteria lucuma (fruit) powder
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Per 5 g:
- Salvia hispanica (Chia) (seed) powder
- Inulin (Dietary fibre)
- Marine collagen peptides 250 mg
- Lepidium meyenii (root) powder
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LR-32)
- Bifidobacterium longum (BL-05)
- Zinc
- Cannabis sativa powder 520 mg
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) 370 mg
- Linum usitatissimum (seed) flour (Flaxseed) 250 mg
- Wheatgrass powder
- Sunflower lecithin
- Citrus limon (juice) (Lemon)
- Ananas comosus (Pineapple)
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- Euterpe oleracea (berry) ext. (Acai)
- Chlorella pyrenoidosa powder
- Lycopersicon esculentum (Tomato)
- Apple pectin
- Beta vulgaris (root) powder (Beetroot)
- Citric acid anhydrous
- Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon)
- Fragaria ananassa (juice) powder (Strawberry)
- Garcinia mangostana (fruit) powder
- Punica granatum juice dry
- Carica papaya (fruit) powder
- Vaccinium macrocarpon (fruit) powder
- Natural vanilla flavour
- Lycium barbarum (fruit)
- Aristotelia chilensis (Maqui berry)
- Silybum marianum powder
- Astragalus membranaceus (root) powder
- Equisetum arvense (herb) powder
- Laminaria digitara (Kelp)
- Silica - colloidal anhydrous
- Daucus carota powder (Carrot)
- Camellia sinensis powder
- Withania somnifera (root) powder
- Eleutherococcus senticosus (root) powder
- Echinacea purpurea (root) powder
- Melissa officinalis powder
- Taraxacum officinale (leaf) powder
- Zingiber officinale (root) powder
- Rosa canina powder
- Vaccinium myrtillus (fruit) powder
- Ulmus rubra (bark) powder
- Mushroom powder
- Kakadu plum powder
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
- Panax ginseng powder
- Curcuma longa (root) powder
- Backhousia citriodora (leaf)
- Thaumatin
- Ananas comosus (Bromelain)
- Protease
- Phyllanthus emblica (fruit) powder
- Morindae officinalis (fruit) powder
- Marine algae
- Malpighia glabra (fruit) powder
- Medicago sativa 200 mg
- Sambucus nigra (fruit)
- Vaccinium corymbosum (fruit) powder
- Hordeum vulgare powder 200 mg
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Per 6 g (Green Apple):
- Chia (seed)
- Green banana starch 654 mg
- Wheatgrass powder 654 mg
- Hordeum vulgare (leaf) powder (Barley) 654 mg
- Green lentil
- Mung bean (sprout)
- Spinacia oleracea
- Acacia sp. 1.99 g
- Bacillus subtilis 1 billion CFU
- Brassica oleracea var. acephala (leaf) powder (Kale)
- Cucurbita pepo (seed)
- Linseed
- Cynara scolymus
- Taraxacum officinale (root)
- Petroselinum crispum
- Chlorella vulgaris 450 mg
- Apple flavour
- Citric acid anhydrous
- Siraitia grosvenorii (Monk fruit)
- Agave sp.
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) 228 mg
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Per 10 g (Berry):
- Salvia hispanica (Chia) (seed) powder
- Beta vulgaris powder
- Lithothamnion tophiforme (Red algae)
- Phyllanthus emblica
- Glycine
- Curry leaf extract
- Psidium guajava (Guava)
- Citrus limon (Lemon)
- Ocimum tenuiflorum
- Bixa orellana
- Soy lecithin
- Aristotelia chilensis (Maqui berry)
- Adansonia digitata (Baobab)
- Choline bitartrate
- Rosa canina powder
- Laminaria digitara (Kelp)
- Amaranth powder
- Millet (sprout)
- Quinoa powder
- Larix spp.
- Coconut water powder
- Cysteine hydrochloride
- Natural vanilla flavour
- Citrus bioflavonoids extract
- Tocopherols concentrate - mixed (Vitamin E)
- Inositol
- Natural blackcurrant flavour
- Mushroom powder
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- Thaumatin
- Ananas comosus (Bromelain)
- Magnesium phosphate tribasic
- Zinc sulphate monohydrate
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)
- Sodium molybdate
- Citric acid anhydrous
- Natural raspberry flavour
- Natural cranberry flavour
- Chlorella vulgaris powder
- Stevia rebaubiana
- Fagopyrum esculentum powder
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Per 30 g (Chocolate):
- Chia (seed)
- Whey protein concentrate 25.8 g
- Sunflower lecithin
- Theobroma cacao (Cocoa powder) 2.4 g
- Natural flavours
- Coconut medium-chain triglyceride (Coconut MCT)
- Pink Himalayan crystal salt
- Lepidium meyenii
- Plantago ovata (husk) (Psyllium)
- Stevia rebaubiana
- Thaumatin
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Per 10 g:
- Chia (seed)
- Golden pea protein
- Oryza sativa (Brown rice protein)
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)
- Brassica oleracea var. italica (Broccoli)
- Spinacia oleracea (Spinach)
- Brassica oleracea var. acephala (leaf) powder (Kale)
- Linum usitatissimum (seed) flour (Flaxseed)
- Pumpkin powder
- Sweet potato powder
- Laminaria digitara (Kelp)
- Chlorella pyrenoidosa powder
- Sunflower seed
- Fucoidan ext. (Brown seaweed)
- Quinoa (sprout) powder
- Curry leaf extract
- Grifola frondosa (fruiting body)
- Lentinula edodes (fruiting body)
- Calcified lithothamnion (Red algae)
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