A ‘chia seed’ trend on TikTok promotes a ‘quick fix’ to weight loss, but is it safe?

A staple in the Aztec diet has become a viral TikTok trend sweeping social media — the “chia seed challenge” promising weight loss, improved gut health and digestion.

Not entirely new to the health scene, the tiny nutrient-dense grains are being spruiked online by health and wellbeing…