Chia seeds are very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, even more so than flax seeds. And chia has another advantage over flax: chia is so rich in antioxidants that chia seeds donât deteriorate and can be stored for long periods without becoming rancid.
Pain is the most common symptom, and it occurs primarily when the joint is moved, rarely at rest. Pain is often accompanied by crepitus (a crackling sound). Some patients experience a gelling phenomenon -- the perception of stiffness, usually lasting less than 20 minutes in the affected joint.
These are those gels which posses the property of elasticity i.e. they change to solid mass on dehydration which can again be converted into gel by addition of water followed by heating and cooling. When they are placed in contact with water they absorb water and swell. This property is known as imbibitions.