activity, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, blood sugar, smoking status, sleep, age, genetics, and prescribed treatment.
Can Chia Seeds Lower Cholesterol?
Soluble fiber can contribute to healthy cholesterol management, and chia seeds contain some soluble fiber. However, evidence that chia seeds alone significantly lower LDL cholesterol remains inconsistent.
They may be most helpful when used to replace less nutritious ingredients. For example, adding chia to unsweetened oatmeal is different from adding it to a dessert containing large amounts of sugar and saturated fat.
Anyone with high cholesterol should continue following professional
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