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chia seed and Reduced Waist Circumference

Research synthesisModerate evidenceSmall effect3 studies · 3 beneficial · 0 neutral · 0 harmful

Across all 3 available studies, chia seed supplementation consistently showed small beneficial effects on reduced waist circumference, with all studies reporting statistically significant findings. The evidence includes one meta-analysis (n=500, effect size g=-0.289) and two systematic reviews, with effects observed primarily in overweight populations. The most-studied population was overweight adults, though dose and duration were not consistently reported across studies.

  • Studied populations: overweight populations

Caveats: Evidence base is small (only 3 studies) — conclusions should be considered preliminary. Available evidence is overwhelmingly positive — clinical literature in this area is subject to publication bias (null-result studies are less likely to be published or indexed). Study durations and supplement forms were not consistently reported, limiting generalizability about optimal dosing or timing of effects.

Generated Jul 9, 2026
Safety in these studies
3 of 3 papers
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