Loaded with antioxidants

Antioxidants are also a great benefit of chia seeds. By neutralizing reactive molecules known as free radicals, which may damage cell compounds if they accumulate in your body, antioxidants not only protect the sensitive fats in chia seeds from going rancid but also benefit human health.

For example, the damage caused by free radicals contributes to aging and diseases like cancer. Chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol are some of the specific antioxidants found in chia seeds. These may all have protective effects on your heart and liver, as well as anti-cancer properties. For example, caffeic acid has anti-inflammatory properties while chlorogenic acid may help decrease blood pressure.