How Much Chia Seeds Should You Take Daily? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

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Expert opinion from Roseane M Silva

Master in Health Sciences, Bachelor in Nutrition · 7 years of experience · Brazil

Daily consumption should be low. The ideal is not to consume more than 10g of chia per day, about 1 tablespoon of the seed, which can be added to juices, soups, yogurts and other foods.

Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen

Dietician - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa

There is no specific quantity of chia seeds that needs to be consumed daily. If consumed in excess, chia seeds are unlikely to cause any side effects other than gastrointestinal side effects.

Expert opinion from María F. Carzon

Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition · 4 years of experience · Argentina

The daily chia seed recommendation includes two to three tablespoons of chia. This amount eaten per day will depend on your underlying pathologies or how you digest those seeds.

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