Chia Seeds Give You Diarrhea
You know the feeling. You’re in a meeting, nodding about quarterly targets, when your colon sends a memo of its own.
You clench your cheeks, sweat a little, and walk out with a fake “be right back” smile. The bathroom stall becomes your private crisis center.
One woman I know called it “the chia sprint.” She now keeps a spare pair of yoga pants in her car—just in case.
Why It Happens to You (and Not Your Friend)
Some people eat three tablespoons and feel fine. You eat one teaspoon and your gut throws a full-scale riot.
The culprit is usually fiber overload. Two tablespoons of chia seeds have about 10 grams of fiber. That’s a third of your daily needs, all at once.
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If your gut isn’t used to this sudden boom, it reacts like a fire alarm. It just wants the irritant out, fast and messy.