{"id":816,"date":"2019-02-14T16:02:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T16:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/?p=816"},"modified":"2019-06-17T00:03:23","modified_gmt":"2019-06-17T00:03:23","slug":"can-chia-seeds-kill-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/can-chia-seeds-kill-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Chia Seeds Kill You?\ufeff"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After one man indigested a spoon of chia seeds, followed by a glass of water, and was rushed to the emergency room as he was unable to breathe, many people have become concerned about this seed. Chia seeds are usually associated with the high nutritious content found in them and have also been linked to a long list of health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a rising concern of potential dangers linked to this seed, however, it is important to consider potential side-effects and to ensure you consume the seeds the right way to avoid such complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A man, aged 39, decided to consume an entire\ntablespoon filled with dry chia seeds. He then followed the consumption of the\nchia seeds with some water. This immediately created a choking hazard for him \u2013\nand understanding why is possible, as this will help you know why you should\nnot follow the same consumption method, but rather look at alternative ways to\nget your daily dose of chia seeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thing about chia seeds is that they can\neffectively absorb water \u2013 and once this happens, the seeds start to swell and\nbecome a gel-like substance. In fact, chia seeds can swell to 12 times their\noriginal size, given that they are combined with enough water to absorb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is what happened with the man who almost\nchoked on chia seeds. After consuming the dry chia seeds, some of the seeds\nremained stuck in his esophagus. The water he consumed was then absorbed by the\nchia seeds, which caused them to expand greatly and lead to a blockage in his\nthroat. The result was difficulty breathing \u2013 and doctors at the emergency room\nactually had to remove the swollen chia seeds that caused the blockage from the\nman\u2019s throat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even though this type of complication is\npossible with chia seeds, there are ways to consume these seeds without placing\nyourself at risk of choking. The best way to do so if you prefer to take your\nchia seeds as is would be to add the chia seeds to some water and allow them to\nsoak for a while. Once they have absorbed the water and swollen up, you can\nconsume them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can, of course, also try out one of the many\nrecipes out there that contain chia seeds. These recipes range from desserts to\ndinners and even snacks. They will help you not only obtain the nutrients of\nchia seeds but sometimes even include additional ingredients that can be\nbeneficial to your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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