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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Legends Never Die: 46-Year-Old Manny Pacquiao Lasts 12 Rounds For a Draw
Last Updated: In an age of pay-per-view cynicism and exhibition-stunt fatigue, Pacquiao and Barrios gave the world a perfect twelve-round reminder of what the sport means and stands for Some nights, boxing writes its own script—and on July 19, 2025, the MGM Grand became the stage for one wild, impossible tale. Manny 'Pac-Man" Pacquiao, part-Southpaw superhero, part-forgotten fable, returned at forty-six to test time and logic against Mario 'El Azteca" Barrios, the six-foot Texas gunslinger with youth, a shiny WBC belt, and zero respect for history. Old Vegas hasn't breathed this much fire in years; call it showbiz, call it sport, but for twelve rounds, everyone in the building forgot their age. Grand Entrances, Flashbulbs, Pure Nerves: The night belonged to spectacle even before punch one. Pacquiao walked in first—unmistakably buoyant, that old bob and weave in his step, wrapped in colors a nation would kill for. Cameras couldn't click fast enough as the crowd sang his name, old and new fans uniting to shout him into the moment. Barrios emerged to a thunder of drums and golden Aztec headdress, confidence pouring off him in sheets. 'Tonight, I'm not his next chapter. I'm the ending," said Barrios moments before. Meanwhile, Pacquiao grinned and told us, 'Forty-six is just a number, not an excuse. I fight for joy—and I fight for my people." Bell sounds. Barrios throws his jab out like a fishing pole—long, quick, determined to keep Pacquiao at the end of his reach. The champ's six inches of extra height seems to threaten a long, tactical night, but Pacquiao is all energy, feinting, darting left and right, trying to solve this skyscraper before him. 'He's bigger, but not faster," Manny would later laugh. Barrios, sticking to his plan, stays patient—less brawler, more chess-master. Round 2: Barrios keeps jabbing, then—slip! He stumbles awkwardly onto the canvas, not from a punch but maybe a little over-excitement. The crowd gasps, laughs, then settles back in. Pacquiao stalks, but doesn't rush. In his words: 'Let him get his legs. Then we'll play." Every Pacquiao half-step blooms into crowd energy; Barrios' corner urges: 'Stay sharp, stay calm." Rounds 3-4: Suddenly, everything clicks for Manny. He flicks a crisp double jab to the body, then zips a signature left upstairs. The crowd is up, people roaring as if twenty years never passed. Pacquiao isn't just fighting; he's performing—old routines, new tricks, endless angles. Yet Barrios, stubborn, slides away, finding the gaps and returning fire. He cracks Pacquiao with a right, forcing respect. Barrios sneers, 'He's quick, but I'm quicker!" He lands a mean hook; Pacquiao just smiles, bounces out, and resets. Rounds 5-6: By now, every fan has their feet off the floor. Pacquiao ratchets up head movement, literally ducking under Barrios' reach to slam hooks to the ribs. 'He's crafty as hell," Barrios admits later. 'You think you've got him—and he's already moved." Still, Barrios sticks to textbook jabs, moving back and forth, never letting Manny set his rhythm for long. Body shots land, sweat flies; both men feel the pace rising. Gloves crack like gunfire. The crowd becomes a wall of noise as exchange follows exchange at center ring. Barrios' jab, once clinical, now stings; Manny's footwork puzzles the champ into missed swings. 'Those are the rounds you're made in," Barrios says, later. Both men grin through mouthguards, daring the other to break. Pacquiao spots a weakness, digs deeper. Barrios, with youth on his side, rallies back with tight combos to the body. It's a dogfight now. Pacquiao, age and all, starts eating up ground, leaping inside Barrios' reach and hammering to the body. At moments, it looks like the old Pacquiao, blitzing, creating something out of chaos. Barrios, nose bloodied, answers back with technical brilliance—jab, reset, right hand over the top. Back and forth they go, sweat spraying, neither man giving an inch. Pacquiao's corner shouts encouragement in Tagalog, 'Di pa tapos!" (It's not over!) Championship Rounds: All or Nothing The eleventh is mayhem. Manny attacks, desperate and determined, gloves flashing, engine in fifth gear. Barrios stands tall and counters, meeting every rush with calculated violence. Both dig hard to the ribs, neither man running. Twelve is something special: two gladiators, battered but alive, charging for immortality rather than points. Final bell. Vegas erupts. In the ring, Barrios grins, Pacquiao bows, and the embrace is pure class—no loser, only survivors. The Draw and Audible Outrage: As Jimmy Lennon Jr. reads the verdict—115-113 for Barrios, 114-114 twice—the chorus of boos and fists in the air says it all. Some in the crowd swear Pacquiao nicked it. Others appreciate Barrios' smart tactics. Punch stats reveal just how close: Pacquiao lands 198 of 565; Barrios, 176 of 510. Two perfect boxing worlds collided and refused to give an inch. In the press room, Pacquiao shrugs off the debate. 'I just wanted to prove something to myself—and to the fans," he says, a twinkle in his eye. Barrios, still clutching his belt, admits, 'He's a legend. I had to dig even deeper than I knew I could." Promoters whisper 'rematch," Twitter explodes, and ringside rumor-mills churn out dreams of Mayweather, Spence—even another round with Barrios. Back under the neon, fans stay late, rehashing every punch and angle in the bars and hallways. Tonight, Pacquiao made us all young again. Barrios made us excited for tomorrow. Both men—one ageless, the other just beginning—left the ring richer in legend than in gold. top videos View all This is How Legends Are Made: You can watch a thousand title fights and never get a night like this. There was spectacle, there was history, but most of all, there was heart. In an age of pay-per-view cynicism and exhibition-stunt fatigue, Pacquiao and Barrios gave the world a perfect twelve-round reminder: sometimes, when the right two men meet under the lights, all that matters is the fight, the crowd, and the memory you'll hold forever. On this Vegas night, boxing was young, old, wild, and perfect—just as it should be. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. 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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Your heart starts racing': Mario Barrios, Manny Pacquiao and the art of the ring walk
Bang, bang, bang, bang! The sound of Mexica (pronounced Meshika) drums starts and gets louder, and faster, until Mario Barrios appears, dressed in Aztec regalia, with his hair slicked back. He walks slowly, surrounded by indigenous people, who blow their horns and dance their dance. It's June 26, 2021, and Barrios is doing one of the things he does best — make an entrance — ahead of the biggest bout of his life at that point, a super lightweight fight against the sport's most intimidating puncher, Gervonta "Tank" Davis. The fighter had been reconnected with his indigenous roots in years prior. On his mother's side, he has grandparents from Durango and Mexico City, while his father has relatives from San Luis Potosi. 'I have a lot of Nahuas roots,' Barrios told Uncrowned. He's even related to the Apache tribe from the southwestern U.S. states, and therefore 'has ancestors from both sides of the border.' Barrios' walks are a tribute to his mother, to his father, and to those who had come before him. Even his nickname is "El Azteca." Barrios lost to Davis in the 11th round that night, but he continues to pay homage to his Aztec lineage in subsequent fights. He did the same when he made his Netflix debut, boxing Abel Ramos to a brutal draw on the undercard of Jake Paul's polarizing win over Mike Tyson this past November. He'll do the same, too, when he makes his walk this Saturday to meet the Filipino fighting icon Manny Pacquiao in the middle of the ring inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Barrios' ring walks are among the most spectacular of this boxing era — a procession and celebration, but also one that has a deeper meaning beyond the bedazzling colors and the foot-stomping music. 'I got reconnected with the indigenous ceremonies earlier in my 20s and it was just something [that now means a lot],' said Barrios. 'Indigenous people and natives have been at war since colonization and long before, so they've always been very resilient, and very proud warriors … and I'm a warrior inside the ring.' He displayed that warrior's instinct in high-stakes fights against "Tank," Keith Thurman and Yordenis Ugas. He is determined to display it against Pacquiao, too, telling Uncrowned in June that he's prepared to put a legend down for the count if it's clear Pacquiao can't compete in championship fights in his later years. Around 2021, Barrios befriended a couple of the Kalipulli, a traditional Mexica-Nahua (Aztec) group dedicated to preserving the culture. They share their traditions through dance, song and Nahua philosophy. If Barrios were to pay homage to his family members, he'd need to recreate those traditions with his ring entrances. And so he met with Kalipulli from the Bay Area, and brought them to the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, for the "Tank" fight. 'It is beautiful,' he said. 'A lot of these dances, these ancestral drums that they're playing and using … they have been around for hundreds and hundreds of years, again, way before colonization.' His outfits, too, are designed by an artist and boxing fan from Los Angeles named Javier Zinzun Jr., who runs the I Got My Own Back brand, specifically catering to custom-made combat sports drip. 'I send them a bunch of ideas of different dances," Barrios said. "Being around the indigenous communities, you see all types of different regalia, outfits, and so I usually send him a couple different examples and I'll tell him what colors I'm thinking.' I Got My Own Back then puts their artistic spin on it, and sends finished products to Barrios and his team. It's not even something Barrios restricts to fight night, as his heritage is something that is prevalent throughout his camp, even if it reaches its crescendo minutes before battle. 'I've known Mario for a long time,' Bob Santos, the WBC welterweight champion's longtime coach, told Uncrowned. 'I know him inside and out. Like the good Lord, Jesus Christ, he's been with me from day one and we're still together. Those walkouts, the music, the outfits, that's all a part of his identity. It's who he is, and what he appreciates and what he represents. We see that [through the camp and on fight night].' Barrios plays ancestral songs in the background of his workouts, and so it's a common thing to hear, and to feel, when he's told he has only a few minutes before he makes his walk, ahead of the biggest fights of his life, under the bright lights, when the pressure, for most athletes, is at its highest. 'As a fighter, it just grounds me,' he said, finding calm before the storm. For Santos, it's a special moment, too. 'When you hear those drums beating, your heart starts racing,' the former boxing trainer of the year said. 'It gets you jazzed up. But you know this more than anyone, if you lose your head, you lose your ass. You can obviously feel the tension, you can feel the vibe. It's all part of it.' For Barrios, though it's loud, and looks like a carnival, it actually has a calming effect. He looks around the arenas because he loves 'seeing and hearing people's reactions, and what they think about it all.' Barrios, though, is not alone when it comes to iconic ring walks. Pacquiao, too, has his own. He's often walked out to "Eye of the Tiger," the iconic soundtrack to "Rocky III." Barrios had a simple takeaway when it came to his opponent's music, ring walk, and how special of a moment it'll be for Pacquiao fans who have flocked to Vegas to see their fighter return for one more bout, at 46 years old. 'I'm ready,' Barrios said. Ready, he said, to win the ring-walk game, and the fight itself too.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Fine Ancient Art from the Prince Collection – Featuring the Guennol Grasshopper and Aztec Jaguar Mask
LONDON, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following their successful June auction, Apollo Art Auctions is proud to present a remarkable selection of ancient art. The upcoming sale, featuring pieces with outstanding provenance, will go live on the 26th and 27th of July at 1 PM BST, both at their London showroom and online via LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, The Saleroom, and Apollo's own auction platform. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. Advertisement Highlighting the sale on the 26th of July is a remarkable turquoise mosaic jaguar mask with circular dark eyes and prominent fangs. This one-of-a-kind piece, Aztec/Mixtec in origin, has never appeared at auction. The mask represents a jaguar, an animal believed to be spiritually equal to humans. The Aztecs were deeply spiritual, with strong religious beliefs and ritual practices. The god Tezcatlipoca, one of the creator deities and a god of war and conflict, was often associated with the jaguar. His jaguar form symbolized the night sky, with the animal's spots representing the stars. Turquoise, the stone used throughout the mask, was highly prized in Aztec culture, representing power, life, and spirituality. In an interview form the 16th century with an Aztec recorded by Franciscan Bernardino de Sahagún, teoxihuitl (turquoise) was described as 'the property, the lot, of the god.' Lot 50 – RARE AZTEC / MIXTEC TURQUOISE MOSAIC MASK OF A JAGUAR Date: Ca. AD 1400–1521 Size: 125mm x 120mm Weight: 535g Starting Bid: £100,000 Another standout piece, Lot 462, is an Egyptian vessel in the shape of a grasshopper, once owned by the famous archaeologist Howard Carter, best known for discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun. Carter played a key role in the early development of Egyptology. This grasshopper vessel is especially well known for being part of the same collection as the Guennol Lioness, which once held the record for the most expensive sculpture ever sold at Sotheby's. It has an impressive exhibition history, having been on public display from 1948 to 2002. It was shown at the Brooklyn Museum in the exhibition The Guennol Collection: Cabinet of Wonders, and at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969. The piece has been published in several important academic works, including, The Brooklyn Museum Bulletin (Vol. X, No. 1, 1948, figs. 1–4, cover illustration), New Kingdom Art in Ancient Egypt During the Eighteenth Dynasty: 1590–1315 BC by Cyril Aldred (1951, No. 97) and A History of Technology, edited by C. Singer, E.J. Holmyard, and A.R. Hall. The vessel also has a strong and well-documented ownership history. Most recently, it was part of the Prince Collection (1990s–2014), and was acquired in 2007 from the Merrin Gallery, with the original purchase invoice included. Before that, it was held in the collections of Howard Carter, Joseph Brummer in New York, the Guennol Collection, and a private collection in the United States. Lot 462 – EGYPTIAN IVORY AND WOOD COSMETIC VESSEL IN THE FORM OF A GRASSHOPPER Date: Late 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1350–1340 BC Size: 21.9mm x 88mm Weight: 19.7g Starting Bid: £100,000 Auction Information 'Fine Ancient Art – The Prince Collection' sale will take place on the 26th and 27th of July at 1 PM BST. It will be held live at Apollo Art Auctions' Central London showroom (63–64 Margaret Street, W1W 8SW) and online via their auction platform. All lots will be available for preview by appointment only at the London showroom from the 22nd to 25th of July 2025, between 10 AM and 5 PM. All items are professionally handled by Apollo's white-glove team and prepared for secure in-house shipping. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
‘It really looks like kind of an Aztec pyramid or some Egyptian structure from ancient times': Inside Hitler's hidden bunker from World War 2
When we imagine Adolf Hitler during World War II, our minds often go to Berlin's Führerbunker or the dramatic views of the Eagle's Nest, filmed in Eva Braun's home movies. But these iconic places barely scratch the surface of where Hitler actually spent most of his wartime days. According to National Geographic, in truth, Hitler spent over 800 days, more than two years, inside the Wolf's Lair, his secret military headquarters hidden deep within the Masurian woods of present-day Poland. This concrete fortress wasn't just another bunker. It was his most used command centre, and possibly the clearest reflection of his escalating paranoia and obsession with survival. 'This is his actual bunker, and it really looks like kind of an Aztec pyramid or some Egyptian structure from ancient times,' one historian noted in the video. 'It's just so monumentally huge. Gigantic.' And it wasn't just for show. At the heart of this colossal structure was a tiny, almost monk-like bedroom where Hitler slept. Around it sprawled a maze of offices and narrow walkways. The building was shielded by a concrete roof more than seven meters thick, and an added layer of gravel to absorb the shock of bomb blasts. Thick steel doors were installed to block out potential chemical attacks. It was, quite literally, a modern-day tomb, built for survival—not comfort. 'There were no windows,' experts pointed out in the view. 'Ventilation and oxygen had to be brought in by a whole mechanical system.' Inside, the bunker was cold, dark, and lifeless, a place more akin to a prison than a palace. Even with all this physical protection, Hitler's paranoia wasn't satisfied. The bunker was meant to be invisible too. Workers were ordered to cover the roof with soil and plant it with shrubs and trees. The entire site was blanketed in camouflage netting, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the surrounding forest. Built to withstand anything, and to be seen by no one, the Wolf's Lair was the embodiment of a regime crumbling under fear, secrecy, and control.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
These tiny seeds have more omega-3 than salmon – here's the best way to eat them
Sprinkled on a warm bowl of porridge or blended into a fruity smoothie, chia seeds are small but nutritionally mighty. The tiny black or white seeds were a staple in ancient Aztec and Mayan diets and are now a stalwart 'superfood' touted by scientists and nutritionists alike. They've certainly captured the imagination of the wellness world, with endless recipes and videos dedicated to the 'powerhouse' seeds. In a quick scroll through my Instagram feed, I see them condensed into raspberry jam, incorporated into creamy chicken curry, and soaked overnight in milk and maple syrup for a speedy breakfast. But what makes them so appealing? 'They're a great source of plant-based omega-3 fats, complete protein, and fibre,' explains Nichola Ludlam-Raine, a specialist registered dietitian and author of How Not To Eat Ultra-Processed. 'They also provide important micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and iron.' So, should we all be eating chia seeds and should they be soaked, milled or eaten straight from the packet to reap the most benefits? As Ludlam-Raine says, chia seeds contain omega-3 fats (specifically alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA) and are a complete source of protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. They're also a great source of fibre and provide important micronutrients. On average, a tablespoon (15g) of chia seeds contains: 63 calories 5.1g fibre 3.6g protein 4.2g fat (0.5g saturates) 2400mg omega-3 (ALA) As they're rich in fibre and protein, chia seeds can help you feel fuller for longer, which may aid weight management, explains Jenna Hope, a registered nutritionist. In fact, in one 2017 study referenced in the Journal of Functional Foods, participants who incorporated chia seeds into their diet ate 25 per cent fewer calories each day. Fibre adds bulk to a meal and can slow down the rate at which food leaves the stomach, leading to a longer period of fullness after eating. Meanwhile protein takes longer to digest than other macronutrients, potentially reducing hunger and overall calorie intake. A portion of chia seeds contains more dietary fibre and protein than most grains, cereals, and some nuts. However, Hope says it's important to note that they will only help with weight management if incorporated into a healthy balanced diet. The high fibre content in chia seeds 'supports better bowel movements and nourishes some of the beneficial bacteria in the gut,' Hope explains. Whilst they can be eaten dry or wet, soaking your chia seeds in water or milk makes them easier to digest and can improve the absorption of nutrients including fibre. When they're soaked, they absorb up to 10 times their weight in liquid, Ludlam-Raine says, and form a gel-like consistency as a result of the soluble fibre. In this form, they can support healthy digestion by softening stools and providing bulk, which helps them to pass more easily. This was demonstrated in a 2022 study on rats although more research is needed with human participants. 'Chia seeds can support heart health in several ways,' Ludlam-Raine says. 'They are rich in ALA, a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid, which has been shown in studies to help lower inflammation, reduce blood triglyceride levels, and support healthy blood pressure – all of which are important factors for cardiovascular health.' One of these studies, published in Nutrition & Metabolism, found that giving ALA supplements to patients with metabolic syndrome decreased their inflammation, as the fatty acids neutralise free radicals in the body. These 'are unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to ageing and chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease,' Ludlam-Raine explains. Surprisingly, chia seeds contain more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, however they're different types. 'From a plant perspective, chia seeds are a good source of omega-3, but ALA is the inactive form of omega-3 whereas oily fish like salmon contain EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which the body can use more efficiently,' Hope explains. 'Meanwhile, the body has to convert ALA into active forms and, in this process, you lose a lot of the omega-3.' If you're relying on chia seeds for these healthy fats, you'll need to consume them almost daily, whereas if you're relying on oily fish, two portions a week is ample, Hope says. The antioxidants in chia seeds include 'chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, quercetin, and kaempferol – all of which have been linked to anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, and cardioprotective properties,' Ludlam-Raine says. A 2020 study in Amino Acids found these elements in chia seeds may contribute to improved skin health by protecting against ageing-related enzymes like elastase and hyaluronidase. More research is needed to confirm these benefits and understand the full impact chia seeds have on preventing ageing. Meanwhile, the list of kaempferol's potential health benefits range from reducing gut inflammation to potentially managing cardiovascular disorders, whilst chlorogenic acid can improve insulin resistance, potentially playing a part in staving off obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Protein, fibre and healthy fats all play a role in hormone health. Whilst protein and fibre are important for metabolism regulation, the omega-3 fatty acids in chia seeds may help to balance women's hormones. Various studies have found a link here. Research by Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences proved that omega-3 supplementation reduced testosterone levels in overweight women with PCOS, whilst their menstrual cycles became more regular. Another study in Clinical Therapeutics found that postmenopausal women who consumed omega-3 fatty acids had a significant reduction in triglyceride concentrations, a type of fat found in the blood. More research is needed to confirm the relationship between chia seeds and hormone health, however the evidence suggests their nutrients may be beneficial. Hope compares the different ways in which chia seeds and flaxseeds are sold. Whilst chia seeds are often sold whole, flaxseeds tend to be ground which means 'their nutrients can be accessed much more easily'. Therefore, whilst chia seeds straight from the bag don't compare to ground flaxseeds, she does believe that milled or soaked chia seeds are the best. Chia seeds are higher in fibre, with around 10g per portion compared to 7g, and nearly 2.5 times more calcium. Meanwhile, flax seeds contain slightly more protein and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as copper and thiamine. There are seemingly endless ways to incorporate chia seeds into a meal. Both Ludlam-Raine and Hope agree they should be soaked to reap their full benefits. 'Just 10 to 15 minutes in water or milk allows them to swell and form a gel, making them easier to digest and helping to unlock their nutritional benefits,' Ludlam-Raine says. 'Similarly, if you grind them down, you're enabling the body to access nutrients much more easily because you've already done a lot of the pre-digestion process,' Hope adds. Heating chia seeds in porridge or in baking doesn't significantly reduce their nutritional value, Ludlam-Raine says. 'They're quite stable and versatile, which makes them easy to include in a wide range of meals.' Ludlam-Raine reiterates that, whilst you can eat them dry, 'it's essential to have them with plenty of fluid, as they can pose a choking risk when consumed in large quantities'. Plus, when they're soaked, you reap the full nutritional benefits. She enjoys mixing chia seeds into yogurt with fruit for a snack, incorporating them into her breakfast alongside a low-sugar granola, or adding them as a crunchy topping to her nut butter on toast. 'Provided you give them a little time, the chia seeds will soak and swell in the yogurt,' she explains. As they're very high in fibre, chia seeds can cause digestive problems if eaten in excess. 'If you're new to eating a high-fibre diet then you definitely want to incorporate them slowly,' Hope explains. 'Don't start eating lots of them overnight because you might experience adverse GI [gastrointestinal] symptoms like bloating, flatulence, changes to bowel movements, and some pain or discomfort.' She recommends those with GI symptoms or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to use them sparingly, although 'for the average individual who's relatively healthy and functioning well, they should be fine'. 'People on blood-thinning medications should check with their healthcare provider, as chia seeds contain omega-3s, which have a mild anticoagulant effect,' Ludlam-Raine advises. If you eat lots of them whilst taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications like aspirin, the blood-thinning properties of chia seeds may be enhanced, potentially leading to an increased risk of bleeding. There are around 400 calories in 100g of chia seeds, so they should be eaten in moderation, Hope advises. Our experts agree that one to two tablespoons of chia seeds per day is sufficient to reap their health benefits. Chia seeds are rich in protein and fibre, so can help you to feel fuller for longer, potentially reducing overall calorie intake. However, they will not directly help to reduce belly fat, and should instead be incorporated in a healthy balanced diet to aid weight loss. Yes – they are a good source of soluble fibre. They absorb water, creating a gel-like substance that can help soften and bulk up stools, making them easier to pass. Whilst their impact on constipation hasn't been scientifically studied, our experts agree they can play a part in healthy digestion and clearing the gut. 'They contain some key nutrients, like protein, that support healthy hair,' Hope says. Whilst direct research is limited, chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and nutrients like zinc, which are all important for hair health, strength, and growth. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
