Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds Revealed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although hemp seeds have a long history as a health food, they are increasingly drawing more attention from health food advocates and researchers. In addition to its use as a source of fiber for textiles, hemp seeds are perhaps one of the most potent foods available, supporting optimal health and wellbeing on many levels.

 

Although its link to the cannabis plant remains an obstacle, scientists are continuing to learn new benefits of the seed. Studies by The American Chemical Society revealed “just how many healthful compounds hempseed oil contains."

 

Hemp seeds can easily be incorporated into your diet. Zebra Organics is a big advocate of hemp seed and offers Fresh Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Canadian Hemp Oil. Light green in colour and lighter in flavour, it is an excellent garnish for salads or soups and has a delicious nutty flavour.

 

Here are some health benefits of hempseed:

 

 

Hempseed contains high levels of vitamin E, which is one of the most crucial antioxidants. In addition it contains tocopherol, which is known to assist with treating Alzheimer’s and atherosclerosis, and phytol, which has both anticancer and antioxidant properties.

 

4. Fights bad cholesterol
According a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, hempseed and hempseed oil can assist in the breakdown of cholesterol and help prevent problems derived from high cholesterol, including blood clotting.

 

Containing a balance of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids, hempseed oil is believed to be useful in treating symptoms of atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema. In a study that compared the effects of olive oil and hempseed oil on treating the skin, hempseed oil was revealed to significantly improve skin conditions, due to its balanced and plentiful supply of fatty acids.

 

With a 3:1 Ratio of two essential fatty acids; Omega 3 and Omega 6, hempseed oil is the only nut or vegetable oil that contains this balance. This ratio is recommended by the World Health Organization. Western diets are often deficient in Omega 3 fatty acids and contain excessive amounts of Omega 6 fatty acids.

 

Research has shown that hempseed can prevent blood clotting, which in turn can help with the prevention of clot-induced strokes. In addition, according to the American Chemical Society, high levels of Omega 3 in hempseed may have “beneficial physiological effects on the prevention of coronary heart disease and cancer.”

 

Hempseed comprises of a range of plant sterols and alcohols that are recognized to decrease inflammation.