The effect of giving chia seeds on the bodyweight of pregnant mice (Mus Musculus L.)

Abstract

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) are becoming a trend for consumption by employees of the Health Ministry Polytechnic of Riau. This support by many studies on the benefits of consuming these seeds for a diet to lose weight or maintain ideal body weight. Several studies also reported that Chia seeds lower and maintain blood cholesterol levels. This study was to see the effect of giving Chia seeds on the body weight of pregnant mice. This research use laboratory experimental methods, which is analogous to the condition of pregnant women on mice. Chia seeds are administrating into three groups of 4 g; 8 g; 16 g and compared to one control group. The administration starts on the 6th to 15th day of pregnancy. Bodyweights measured at the beginning of pregnancy until before parturition. The results showed that giving Chia seeds did not affect the weight gain of pregnant mice (P>0.05). So from this study concluded that giving Chia seeds does not affect body weight in pregnant mice.