Chia seeds are a kind of mint plant with certain nutritional value and are beneficial to the human body, but if consumed in large quantities for a long time, they also have certain side effects, such as nutritional imbalance and gastrointestinal discomfort. There are also some contraindications to the consumption of chia seeds, such as low blood pressure. The side effects of long-term consumption of chia seeds: 1, unbalanced nutrition: chia seeds will gradually expand to several times their own volume after absorbing water, so it is easy to feel full after eating chia seeds, affecting the appetite of people, while making the intake of nutrition unbalanced; 2, gastrointestinal discomfort: chia seeds contain a large amount of dietary fiber, if the digestive system is not good for a long time, a large number of people directly eat Chia seeds can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort and aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms; 3, allergies: chia seeds have a certain degree of irritation, allergy-prone people who consume chia seeds may cause allergic reactions such as rashes, eye swelling and pain. Second, the consumption of chia seeds contraindications: patients with bleeding disorders: chia seeds contain a large number of unsaturated fatty acids omega-3, which can dilute the blood and lower blood pressure, so patients suffering from hypotension or bleeding disorders are prohibited from eating chia seeds to prevent the exacerbation of the disease.