Relationship: Constipation (adults) and Calcifornia chia

Evidence supporting the use of: California chia
For the health condition: Constipation (adults)

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

California chia (Salvia columbariae), like the more widely known Salvia hispanica (common chia), produces seeds rich in dietary fiber. Fiber is well-established in clinical research as a means to promote bowel regularity and relieve constipation by increasing stool bulk and water content. While most human studies specifically evaluate Salvia hispanica, the seeds of California chia are compositionally similar, being high in soluble and insoluble fiber. Traditional use among Indigenous peoples of California includes consumption of these seeds for general digestive health, but the historical record is not explicit about constipation treatment.

There is limited direct clinical research on Salvia columbariae for constipation in adults. However, extrapolation from fiber research and studies on Salvia hispanica supports its potential efficacy. A 2015 study in the journal Nutricion Hospitalaria found that chia seed supplementation (from S. hispanica) improved stool frequency and consistency in constipated adults. Given the high fiber content and similar mucilaginous properties of California chia seeds, it is reasonable to infer similar benefits, though direct clinical evidence is lacking.

Therefore, the use of California chia for constipation is scientifically plausible and supported by indirect evidence (hence the moderate evidence score), but high-quality, species-specific clinical trials are lacking.

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Evidence supporting the use of: California chia
For the health condition: Constipation (adults)