Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chia oil, derived from the seeds of Salvia hispanica, is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid. Its potential use in supporting or treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is primarily based on emerging scientific evidence from animal studies and a small number of human trials. Research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids may reduce hepatic fat accumulation, improve lipid metabolism, and decrease inflammation, all of which are relevant to NAFLD. Specifically, studies on rodents fed high-fat diets supplemented with chia oil or chia seeds have demonstrated reduced liver fat accumulation, improved antioxidant status, and modulated lipid profiles. A few small clinical trials in humans using chia seeds (not purified oil) have shown modest improvements in markers associated with fatty liver, such as decreased liver enzymes and improved lipid profiles. However, the direct evidence for chia oil per se in human NAFLD is limited, and most clinical data focus on dietary chia seeds rather than isolated oil. Moreover, while the ALA content is promising, ALA is not as efficiently converted to EPA and DHA (the more studied omega-3s for liver health) in humans. As such, while the theoretical rationale is strong and preclinical evidence supports its use, robust, large-scale human trials are lacking. Therefore, the scientific evidence supporting chia oil for fatty liver disease is preliminary and modest (rated 2/5), warranting further research for conclusive recommendations.

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alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anthocyanins
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artichoke
astaxanthin
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barberry
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beet
berberine
bifidobacterium bifidum
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branched-chain amino acids
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catechins
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cauliflower
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chicory
chlorella
chokeberry
choline
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
curcumin
cyclodextrin
dandelion
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fenugreek
fiber blend (proprietary)
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
flaxseed
ginger
grape
hesperetin
kelp
l-carnitine
l-glutathione
l-methionine
l-taurine
lecithin
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
marine lipid
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
milk thistle
naringin
niacin (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
palmitoleic acid
perilla
phenolic acids
phosphatidylcholine
phospholipids
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
psyllium
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
silymarin
spirulina
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
tributyrin
trimethylglycine (TMG)
triphala
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vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
mulberry
zinc
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jiaogulan
enicostemma littorale
punarnava
picrorhiza kurroa
lingzhi
morus
ferulic acid
ganoderma
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
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algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ashitaba
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Apocynin
Arjunolic acid
Borotutu
Brutieridin
Brown Algae
Brassica
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chlorogenic acid
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corosolic acid
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Diallyl sulfide
Danshen
Dihydromyricetin
DL-Methionine
Decursin
D-Pinitol
Diosgenin
Dithiolthiones
epicatechin
Eriocitrin
Ergothioneine
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walnut
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Other health conditions supported by Chia Oil

Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Fatty Liver Disease
Hypertension
Inflammation
Triglycerides (high)

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