Another study performed in Canada, researchers compared the weight loss effects of two different calorie-restricted diets: one including 30g of chia seeds per day and another supplemented daily with 36g of oat, which served as the control group.
They assigned 58 participants to either one of the diets and had them consult with a dietitian at two weeks and then every six weeks for six months, as well as keep food records to ensure compliance.
After six months, participants in the chia seed group exhibited greater improvements in the levels of an inflammatory marker called C-reactive protein, body weight, and waist circumference with lowered blood sugar levels.