India, Aug. 13 -- Dr Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, took to Instagram on August 12 to explain the benefits of combining chia seeds with yoghurt for improved gut health and overall well-being. He shared how the probiotic cultures in yoghurt are fed by the prebiotic fibre in chia, leading to enhanced production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids. Also read | Doctor explains why 'you need to do this 1 thing to chia seeds to unlock a very special nutrient'

Furthermore, the combination improves nutrient absorption, such as omega-3 fatty acids, and increases satiety, helping with appetite regulation due to the fibre, protein, and fat content. Dr Rajan contrasted this with chia seeds consumed in water, which may lead to less diverse fermentati...