Nature's most perfectly balanced oil
Hemp seeds are second only to soybean in protein content. Proteins serve a variety of functions in the human body such as acting as enzymes, antibodies, and the structural components of tissues, hormones and blood protein. The main function of dietary protein is to supply amino acids for the growth and maintenance of body tissue. Digestion disassembles proteins into their basic building blocks - the amino acids.
Hemp protein contains all 20 known amino acids including the 9 essential amino acids (EAAs) our bodies cannot produce. Proteins are considered complete when they contain all 9 essential amino acids in a sufficient quantity and ratio to meet the body's needs. Hemp seeds contain an adequate supply of these high quality proteins (EAAs) for a well balanced diet.
Hemp protein is free of the tryspin inhibitors which block protein absorption and free of oligosaccharides found in soy, which cause stomach upset and gas. Approximately 65% of the protein in hemp seeds is made up of the globulin protein Edestin and is found only in hemp seed. Edestin aids digestion, is relatively phosphorus-free and considered the backbone of the cell's DNA. The other one third of hemp seed protein is Albumin, another high quality globulin protein similar to that found in egg whites.
The oil contained in the hemp seed is 75-80% polyunsaturated fatty acids (the good fats) and only 9-11% of the lesser desired saturated fatty acids. Hemp seed oil is reputed to be the most unsaturated oil derived from the plant kingdom. The essential fatty acids (EFAs) contained in hemp seed oil are required in our diet more than any other vitamin, yet our bodies do not naturally produce them. They must be obtained from external sources in the food we eat. EFAs are involved with producing life's energy throughout the human body and without them, life is not possible. In general, most people have a high dietary deficiency in EFAs due to their high intake of animal fats versus plant fats, caused by our high consumption of processed foods and meats versus natural organic foods.
Hemp seed oil has been dubbed "Nature's most perfectly balanced oil", due to the fact that it contains the perfectly balanced 3:1 ratio of Omega 6 (linoleic/ LA) to Omega 3 (alpha-linolenic/ LNA) essential fatty acids, determined to be the optimum requirement for long-term healthy human nutrition. In addition, it also contains smaller amounts of 3 other polyunsaturated fatty acids in Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), oleic acid and stearidonic acid. This EFA combination is unique among edible oil seeds.
Extensive studies have demonstrated that many common illnesses are related to deficiencies or imbalances of specific fatty acids in the body. Symptoms are often related to a lack of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids and their derivatives, the postaglandins. Most people eating a healthful diet, one that includes a balanced ratio of essential fatty acids, also have healthy skin and a strong immune system.
Hemp seeds, for a long time, were ignored for their nutritional benefits due to their association with cannabis. However, it’s staging a comeback because it provides important health benefits which are associated with its unique nutritional composition.
The oil obtained from hemp seeds - hemp oil, is useful in improving digestion, improving metabolism and balancing hormones. Apart from these benefits, hemp (cannabis sativa) oil is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals.
We’ll take a look at the Vitamins & Minerals present in hemp oil and the symptoms associated with their deficiencies
Vitamins Present in Hemp Seed Oil
Vitamin A
Vitamin A, also known as retinol, has several important functions.
These include:
helping your body's natural defence against illness and infection (the immune system) work properly
helping vision in dim light
keeping skin and the lining of some parts of the body, such as the nose, healthy
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body.
These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.
A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities
Vitamin C
Also known as ascorbic acid, has several important functions.
These include:
helping to protect cells and keeps them healthy
maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage
helping with wound healing
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant which occurs naturally in foods. Apart from the hemp seed and oil, it is also found in nuts, seeds and leafy vegetables. It is a fat-soluble vitamin used for treating vitamin E deficiency.
Benefits associated with vitamin E include:
Protection against oxidative damage
Maintenance of normal cell development
Formation of part of the cell membrane
Protection of polyunsaturated fatty acids
Vitamin E deficiency can be developed by those that can’t absorb fat properly. Serious vitamin E deficiency is signified by vision problems, unsteady walking, muscle weakness and abnormal eye movements.
Thiamine
It is also known as vitamin B1. It is one of the 8 B vitamins. It plays a vital role in the metabolism of cells in the body and converting carbohydrates and amino acids into energy. It also plays a critical role in maintaining the proper functioning of the heart, muscle and the nervous system. Although it is rare to be deficient in thiamine, alcoholics and those undergoing kidney dialysis may lack thiamine.
Symptoms associated with the deficiency of thiamine include:
Abdominal discomfort
Depression
Nausea
Fatigue
Riboflavin
Riboflavin or vitamin B2, just like the other B vitamins, plays a crucial role in the liberation of energy in the body. It also plays critical roles in body growth, development of normal vision, reproduction, production of red blood cell and development of skin health.
It is a water-soluble soluble vitamin which must be restored back into the body each day. This is because it is flushed out of the body daily. The best way to get vitamin B2 is by consuming foods rich in riboflavin such as the hemp seed and hemp oil.
The deficiency of riboflavin in developed countries is rare. This is because it is found in many common foods. Those that are more prone to vitamin B2 deficiency are teens, alcoholics and the elderly. This can be attributed to poor diet.
Symptoms of riboflavin deficiency include:
Anaemia
Sore throat
Inflammation of the skin
Lip sores
Niacin
The presence of sufficient niacin or vitamin B3 is very essential for the general well-being of the body system. Adequate amounts of niacin helps to improve cholesterol levels and also reduce cardiovascular problems.
Some benefits that can be derived from the intake of niacin include but not limited to:
Metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
Maintenance of the digestive system
Conversion of food into energy which helps in ensuring normal growth and development
Enhancement of liver and gland function
Improvement of general health
Just like some of the previous vitamins, the deficiency of niacin is rare in developed countries. It is typically found in alcoholics. Symptoms of lack of niacin include depression, poor circulation, indigestion and fatigue. Pellagra can emanate from severe deficiency of niacin. It is associated with digestive problems, mental disorder and skin problems.
Pyridoxine
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) - a water-soluble vitamin, is found in various forms in the body and the foods we consume. The most active form of vitamin B6 as a human vitamin is pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (PLP).
It is naturally present in foods and also available as dietary supplements. Along with other B vitamins, it helps in turning the food in the body to energy. On its own, it performs the following functions:
It helps in producing antibodies needed by the immune system
It helps in synthesizing the red blood cells
It maintains the metabolism of amino acids and fatty acids
It regulates the glucose level in the blood
It develops the brain and nervous system of the unborn baby
Deficiency of vitamin B6 can emanate from inability to absorb the vitamin or dietary supplements.
Symptoms of its deficiency include:
Weak immune system
Scaly skin on the lips
Swollen tongue
Anemia
Folate
Folate is also referred to as Vitamin B9 or folic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin. This vitamin helps the body as a coenzyme to:
Produce healthy blood cells
Synthesize DNA and RNA
Prevent defects in the fetus during the early weeks of pregnancy
Ensure a normal metabolism of the immune system
Maintain a normal cell division
Develop psychological functions
Reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Apart from the aforementioned benefits, vitamin B9 also reduces the risk of heart disease. It also protects against the development of cancer.
The deficiency of folate (vitamin B9) can emanate from inadequate uptake and absorption of the vitamin. Symptoms associated to its deficiency include tiredness, loss of appetite, and irritability amongst others. Vitamin B9 deficiency in expectant mothers can lead to serious birth defects.
Including hemp foods in diets will go a long way in eliminating these symptoms.
Minerals present in Hemp Seed Oil
Calcium
Calcium is very essential in the formation of strong teeth and bone. It also helps in maintaining a normal blood pressure. Calcium plays a crucial role in muscle contraction, normal heartbeat, and blood clotting.
Potassium
Potassium is an essential mineral needed by the body because of the following benefits:
It aids body growth and development
It ensures proper heart function
It transmits nerve impulses
It maintains normal water balance between cells and fluids in the body
It is crucial for the contraction of muscles.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus together with calcium helps in the formation of teeth and bone. It also forms part of the vital components of the cell membranes. It is highly essential for the growth of tissues. It also renews worn out tissues and maintains the balance between acid and base in the fluids found in body cells.
Magnesium
Benefits that can be derived from magnesium include:
Activation of B vitamins
Bone mineralization
Synthesis of protein
Liberation of energy from nutrients
Copper
Copper is useful for the formation of the red blood cells (hemoglobin) and the connective tissues. It helps in supplying oxygen to the body. It also aids the development of the brain and nerve cell communication. The absorption, storage and metabolism of iron are also parts of the numerous benefits of copper.
Iron
Iron is a major component of hemoglobin and myoglobin. Both transport oxygen in the blood and to the muscles. Iron helps in making new cells, hormones and amino acids. It is also important in the activity of enzymes in the production of energy.
Zinc
Zinc aids the metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrate. It also boosts the immune system and helps in development, maintenance of healthy skin, reproduction, enhancement of the activities of enzymes in the body cells.
Manganese
Manganese works in conjunction with various enzymes to aid the numerous processes taking place in the body. Some of these processes include:
Formation of connective tissue
Blood clotting
Production of reproductive hormones
Development of the brain
Enhancement of the nerves
Formation of bones
Hemp Seed Oil is one of the most potent foods that are important for the normal well-being of life. This goes a long way to show how essential hemp oil is to life, due to the essential vitamins and minerals that can be derived from its consumption.
What is Hemp Oil
Hemp Oil is packed full of minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus, plus microelements like strontium, thorium, and chromium. High in essential fatty acids, Omega 6 and Omega 3, hemp oil can be used to treat a range of painful ailments.
Academic institutions are studying in-depth this amazing plant and the possible benefits for a wide range of conditions.
Hemp oil is the oil extracted from seeds.
Most of the health benefits of hemp seed oil come from its excellent ratio of omega -6 to omega – 3. which is similar to what the body needs.
Hempseed oil provides powerful nutrition and can be used topically as well as internally. It is one of the best sources of omega fatty acids and insoluble fibre.
They are a good source of tocopherols or Vitamin E antioxidants. They're packed with minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus, plus micro-elements like strontium, thorium, arsenic, and chromium.
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Hemp seeds are rich in protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega 6, omega 3, and insoluble fiber. They are a good source of tocopherols or Vitamin E antioxidants. They’re packed with minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus, plus micro-elements like strontium, thorium, arsenic, and chromium
