Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
Chia seeds contain a flavonoid called quercetin. Quercetin has excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help prevent heart diseases. Chia seeds are also rich in omega-3s, which help lower a person’s blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. In addition, chia seeds contain soluble fiber, which can help lower bad cholesterol in the body. All these opened the possibility of chia seeds as powerful tools to fight heart disease.
Animal studies have shown a decrease in oxidative stress and triglyceride levels in subjects given chia seeds extract. Observational and anecdotal reports among humans also show a significant reduction in blood pressure and bad cholesterol after consuming chia seeds for 12 weeks. High oxidative stress, triglycerides, blood pressure, and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels are all risk factors for developing heart diseases.
There is a significant chance that chia seeds may lower the risks of having cardiovascular complications. However, the data about this claim is still limited.
