Hemp Seed Oil Health Facts

Hemp seed oil contains indispensable polyunsaturated fatty acid omega-3 and a full range of amino acids, also rich in antioxidants. Hemp oil has the optimal correlation of two essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Due to vitamins A, D and E, hemp oil may improve hair, nails and skin health.

Marijuana has been studied for the relief of multiple sclerosis symptoms, such as nerve pain, muscle spasms, and urinary disorders. The active ingredients have effects on the central nervous system and immune cells. Also has been studied for the treatment of chronic pain.

It is approved in Canada and many parts of Europe. In the United States, it is being studied in people who have cancer-related pain.

Applicable in cooking, hemp oil may improve appetite, normalizes sleep and lowers blood sugar levels. Regular consumption of the oil may be able increase your physical and brain activity.

The hemp oil has a number of health benefits and its products as well as its raw forms are used to provide many essential acids to the body. This oil has a short shelf-life, unless stored in a dark and refrigerated area. It should be used as a finisher after cooking and baking are done. There are endless possibilities for this oil of its pungent, nutty flavor. It is ideal to use in salad dressings, dips like hummus, pesto’s/sauces, pastas, guacamole, smoothies and added to food after heating/baking is done.

It also pairs well with aromatic herbs, meats and fish cheeses, balsamic, chocolate and nuts.

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