Chia
- What other names is Chia known by?
- What is Chia?
- How does Chia work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Dosing considerations for Chia.
What other names is Chia known by?
Chía, Chia Fresca, Chia Grain, Chia Oil, Chia Seed, Chia Sprout, Germe de Chia, Graine de Chia, Graine de Salba, Huile de Chia, Pinole, S. Hispanica, Salba, Salba Grain, Salvia hispanica, Salvia Hispanica L.What is Chia?
Chia is an herb. The seed is used as a food and medicine.Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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