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Source of validity: Scientific
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Chia protein, derived from chia seeds (Salvia hispanica), has been investigated for its potential effects on blood lipid profiles, including triglyceride levels. The majority of research has focused on whole chia seeds or chia seed oil, which are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. Some randomized controlled trials and animal studies have shown that consumption of chia seeds or their derivatives may help reduce triglyceride levels. For example, a study published in Diabetes Care (2007) found that supplementation with chia seeds reduced certain cardiovascular risk factors, including triglycerides, in type 2 diabetic patients. However, the protein fraction of chia (as opposed to its oil or whole seed) has not been as extensively studied for lipid-lowering effects. Theoretically, chia protein may contribute indirectly to improved lipid metabolism due to its high content of essential amino acids and bioactive peptides, but direct evidence supporting its efficacy for lowering triglycerides is limited. Most of the hypolipidemic effects are attributed to the fiber and ALA components rather than the protein itself. Therefore, while there is some scientific rationale for the use of chia-based products for triglyceride management, the specific evidence supporting chia protein alone is modest and somewhat extrapolated from studies of the whole seed.

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