Blame the texture. Raw chia seeds are bone dry and crunchy. Pop a spoonful in your mouth, and it’s like chewing on gravel wrapped in sawdust.
But add water? They turn into a gelatinous blob. It’s like a magic trick for your esophagus. That gooey habit is why some people panic—thinking they’ll swell up and clog something.
Relax. Your digestive system is tougher than a breakdown lane. Chia seeds are not expanding into a chia pillow inside you. That’s a myth. They hydrate, sure, but your stomach is a churning acid pit, not a novelty sponge.
