May lower your risk of heart disease

Consuming chia seeds may lower your risk of heart disease due to their high fiber and omega-3 content. Chia seeds and other sources of soluble fiber can help reduce blood levels of total and LDL (bad) cholesterol. This can eventually lower your chance of developing heart disease.

Consuming ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in chia seeds, has also been associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease. Chia seeds can reduce some heart disease risk factors, such as high triglyceride and oxidative stress levels, according to some rat studies. Chia seed supplements dramatically lowered blood pressure in people with hypertension, or high blood pressure, which is a significant risk factor for heart disease, according to a few human studies.