Warning! Consuming Too Many Chia Seeds Can Be Dangerous – Doctor Explains

In the past few years, consuming chia seeds has been taking the internet by storm. For a healthy lifestyle, health-conscious people are now switching to chia seeds to stay energetic throughout the day. Consuming chia seeds helps you stay hydrated and will also detoxify your body and maintain your overall body balance.

Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, and it seems like they are the perfect way to satisfy your all-day cravings. But nowadays, health experts are raising a red flag. If you consume chia seeds in an improper manner, then they can pose a choking hazard. Doctors now recommend soaking chia seeds in water or blending them into liquids before consumption.

While the risk is low for most, there is a woman in the video mentioned below with rising health issues due to a large amount of chia seeds’ consumption. Because of this, she was immediately admitted to the hospital.

A video is going viral in a very short time, where a board-certified gastroenterologist, in his official account, explains the way one should consume chia seeds. He also mentioned a guy who consumed a large amount of chia seeds, which later on got stuck in his esophagus. When eaten dry and followed by water, this swelling can occur mid-swallow, blocking the esophagus. And because of this, the guy rushed to the hospital, where the doctors successfully removed the chia seeds after several hours.