Evidence supporting the use of: California chia
For the health condition: Triglycerides (high)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
California chia (Salvia hispanica), commonly known simply as chia, has gained attention for its potential effects on blood lipids, including triglycerides. Several scientific studies have investigated the impact of chia seed consumption on lipid profiles in humans. Chia seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid, and dietary fiber—both of which are known to influence lipid metabolism.
Randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have shown that chia seed supplementation can lead to modest reductions in serum triglyceride levels, particularly in individuals with elevated baseline lipid levels or metabolic disorders. For example, a 2012 randomized trial in adults with type 2 diabetes found that consuming chia seeds for 12 weeks resulted in significant reductions in triglycerides compared to placebo. Additionally, systematic reviews highlight a trend toward triglyceride lowering, although the magnitude of the effect is generally modest and not always statistically significant across all studies.
The proposed mechanisms include the high content of soluble fiber, which can reduce the absorption of dietary fat, and the conversion of ALA to longer-chain omega-3 fatty acids, which have known triglyceride-lowering effects. However, while the evidence is promising, it is not uniformly strong, and effects may vary depending on baseline lipid status, overall diet, and chia dosage.
In summary, the use of California chia to support healthy triglyceride levels is supported by moderate scientific evidence, but it should be viewed as an adjunct to, not a replacement for, established lipid-lowering therapies and lifestyle modifications.
Other ingredients used for Triglycerides (high)
akkermansia muciniphilaalgal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anchovies
anthocyanins
apple
arjun tree
artichoke
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
banaba
beet
berberine
bergamot
Beta-Glucan
black currant
black garlic
sesame
black tea
blueberry
broccoli
calamari oil
canola oil
catechins
chia seed
chokeberry
choline
coleus forskohlii
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
daidzin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fish protein
flaxseed
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
genistein
genistin
glucomannan
grape
grapefruit
green tea
guar gum
guggul
hawthorn
hesperetin
hibiscus
inulin
knotweed
kale
krill oil
kudzu
l-carnitine
l-taurine
lecithin
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
lycopene
mackerel
magnesium
maqui berry
matcha
naringin
niacin (vitamin B3)
oat
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
pantethine
perilla
phospholipids
pine bark
plant sterols
pomegranate
pomelo
quercetin
quinoa
red yeast rice
resveratrol
safflower oil
sardines
silymarin
black ginger
soybean
spirulina
sterols
stevia
strawberry
tocotrienols
tomato
trans-pterostilbene
trimethylglycine (TMG)
almond fruit
ubiquinol
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin C
mulberry
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
jiaogulan
lingzhi
sunflower
yerba mate
goji berry
amaranth
kidney beans
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
4-hydroxyisoleucine
Arjuna
Aronia melanocarpa
Avocado
Ascophyllum nodosum
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
Adzuki bean
Ampelopsin
Alpha phytosterol
Algal protein
Arjunic Acid
Algalin
Alliin
Arabinoxylan
Argan nut oil
alpha Methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Arjunolic acid
Buglossoides arvensis
Brutieridin
Brassica
Brazil nut
Buckwheat
Bottle gourd
California chia
Cardarine
Chitosan
Camelina Oil
Cod Liver Oil
Coriander
Cashew
Cyanidin
chlorogenic acid
Chinese Fleeceflower
Cynarin
Cruciferous
Capsiate
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Calanus finmarchicus
Crocetin
corosolic acid
Crypthecodinium
Carnosic acid
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Danshen
Daidzein
Dragon Fruit
Diosgenin
Eriocitrin
Emblicanin
Eicosatetraenoic acid
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Echium
Ecklonia
Flammulina velutipes
Isoflavones
Pistachio
Soy Protein
walnut
Other health conditions supported by California chia
AsthmaCholesterol (high)
Constipation (adults)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Fatigue
Hypertension
Metabolic Syndrome
Skin Care (general)
Triglycerides (high)
Weight Loss