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14 May 2021

Through Dr Greger's videos, I learnt two main points: (a) flaxseeds are better than chia seeds, and (b) we should eat ground chia seeds. For explanations, please browse through articles and videos below.

Articles by Dr Greger:

(2020) Chia Seeds vs Flaxseeds. Dr Greger explains:

"More potent effects have been found with ground flaxseeds, though. The primary reason I prefer flaxseeds over chia seeds is their lignan content, which averages about 15 times more than other seeds, including sesame and chia. This is thought to explain the anti-cancer effects of flaxseeds for both prevention and survival."

Videos by Dr Greger:

(2022) Do Chia Seeds Help with Belly Fat?

(6 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "The secret to unlocking the benefits of chia seeds may be grinding them up."

(2017) Which Are Better: Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds?

(3 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "What effect do chia seeds have on weight loss, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation?"

(2010) Flax Seeds vs Chia Seeds

(1 min) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "Flax and chia seeds can both be considered superfoods, but which one has the edge?" [This is an old video from 2020; Dr Greger made an updated video in 2017]

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