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

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.