Gourd Drinking History The Gauchos The gauchos (Argentine cowboys) are notorious for drinking yerba mate as their «liquid vegetable,» relying on its array of nutients to power them throughout the day.» (guayaki.com)
I would think staying on it too long would keep other nutients from being eating as they would be in a regular keto adapted diet that allows 30 % carbs. (mariamindbodyhealth.com)
It sounds like you're well aware chia seeds can provide nutients and we know the chia seed hulls are broken down by the GI system. (nutritionfacts.org)