What's inside chia & Flax, and where does it go in your body?
Tiny seeds rich in ALA omega-3 and soluble fiber that forms a gel in water.
Notable for
ALA omega-3, fiber, magnesium, calcium.
Flax tip
Ground flaxseed is absorbed better than whole.
Evidence & sources
A 1-ounce serving of chia seeds provides about 5 g of the omega-3 fat ALA. Evidence: established. Known: Listed in the NIH food-source table. Unknown: The body converts only a small share of ALA into EPA and DHA. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet (Current revision).