Stop Blending Chia Seeds for Gut Health, Do This Instead | Dr. Mandell

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Most people add chia seeds to smoothies thinking fiber is fiber, but if you struggle with constipation, IBS, bloating, or irregular digestion, preparation matters. In this video, Dr. Mandell explains the physiological difference between blending chia seeds and soaking them, how soluble fiber mucilage forms a gel, why liquid from smoothies is absorbed early, and how soaked chia delivers hydrated fiber deeper into the colon where stool dries out the most. Learn when smoothies are fine, when soaking works better, and how one simple change can improve stool moisture, gut comfort, and bowel regularity naturally. PubMed Research References Mudgil D. The interaction between insoluble and soluble...

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