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Hemp 101
Hemp Seed's Nutrition Profile
To attain optimum health we must eat foods that contain live enzymes,
active phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, and
essential fatty acids. These elements are termed "essential" because
the human body does not produce them. They must come from the food we
eat. Hemp seed is one of the plant kingdom's most concentrated, complete
and balanced sources of essential amino acids (EAA's) and essential
fatty acids (EFA's). Hemp seeds are high in essential nutrients
including chlorophyll, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, phytosterols,
ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, calcium, fiber, histidine, iron,
potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin and thiamin.
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Hemp Seed Protein Profile
Hemp seed contains all 10 essential amino acids, the building
blocks of protein. Hemp seeds contain 33% pure digestible protein,
providing readily available amino acids for building and repairing
tissue. Hemp seed protein is comprised of 65% high-quality edestin
protein, the most potent protein of any plant source, 35% albumin
protein and glutamic acid. The globulin edestin in hemp seed
closely resembles the globulin in blood plasma, and is compatible
with the human digestive system. It is vital to the maintance of a
healthy immune system and is also used to manufacture antibodies.
Albumin is a protein manufactured by the liver that is supportive
of liver and kidney health.
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Hemp Seed vs. Soy Protein
Hemp seed protein has many advantages when compared to soy,
the most commonly used form of supplemental plant protein.
Soy protein contains high levels of enzyme inhibitors blocking
the uptake of trypsin and other enzymes the body uses for protein
digestion. Eating a diet high in enzyme inhibitors, such as those
contained in soy, can result in chronic amino acid and protein
deficiencies.
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Hemp Seed Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Profile
Hemp seed is rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acids as
well as being one of the few plant sources of gamma-linolenic
acid (GLA). EFAs are utilized by many of the body's systems to
maintain proper tissue function. EFAs are required for energy
production, proper functioning of the nervous system, brain
development and function, skin health and elasticity, digestive
efficiency, normal cardiovascular function, hormone production,
and efficient immune response. Studies have shown that GLA
improves memory, and overall mental health, as well as reducing
symptoms of skin ailments like eczema and even fibrocystic disease.
Due to the popular misconception that fat is "bad" for the body,
many people have adopted a low or no fat diet. Low and no fat
coupled with the widespread consumption of processed and
genetically modified foods have created EFA deficiencies.
Leading researchers are finding significant links between
EFA deficiencies and disease. Supplementation with EFA's is
an integral part of a healthy nutritional program.
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Omega 3 to Omega 6 Ratio
A variety of studies have documented the importance of the ratio of
Omega 3 to Omega 6 consumption. Hemp seed oil is the closest to
this optimum ratio of any naturally occurring oil. Hemp seed oil
has a ratio of at least one-to-three, Omega 3 to Omega 6. Oils
with unbalanced ratios have been shown to have detrimental
physiological effects.
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