Chia Seed Side Effects

The Salvia Hispanica seed is marketed most often under its common name “Chia”, but also under several trademarks. There are several distributors, but Lifemax is the most predominant in the industry.

Lifemax’s marketing strategy is to promote Chia seeds as miracle seeds. Lifemax’s website claims that Chia seeds improve the following:

Anti-aging	Heart health
Weight Loss	Stabilized blood sugar
Gastro-intestinal health	Breast health
Bone health	Prostate health
Prenatal health	Menopausal symptoms

To look at Lifemax’s website one would think Chia seeds are a real miracle food. But are they? Or are there hidden – and dangerous – side effects of Chia seeds that Lifemax and the other distributors are not talking about?

Have you or someone you love had any adverse health effects from taking Chia seeds? If so, please share your story in our forum.

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Chia Seed Side Effects