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HEMP OIL
Articles by a Naturopathic Doctor ( N.D.)
Hemp Seed Oil can be used to overcome learning disabilities,
painful menses, hot flashes, infertility, high cholesterol and constipation ...
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| Provides vitamin E,
carotene,
phytosterols, phospholipids
and a number of minerals
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Hemp oil is
75-80% essential f
atty acids. 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.
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North Americans have a high dietary deficiency in EFAs
due to out high intake of animal fats versus plant fats, caused by our high consumption of processed foods and meats versus natural organic foods.
Essential fatty acids have been used to treat eczema, psoriasis, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, atherosclerosis, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, menopause and PMS. They also improve hair and skin, prevent blood clots, improve memory and regulate hormone levels.
Hemp seed oil contains 3:1 ratio of o
mega 6 (linoleic/ LA) to omega 3 (alpha-linolenic/ ALA) 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. Hemp seed oil also provides an adequate supply of vitamin E,
carotene,
phytosterols, phospholipids
and a number of minerals including
calcium, magnesium, sulphur, potassium, phosphorus,
along with modest amounts of
iron
and
zinc.
For more information on how the fatty acids, vitamins and minerals in hemp seed oil work see the articles on the individual nutrient
Ensure your hemp seed oil supplement is not processed with heat because it damages the acids and creates free radicals. Some of the damaged fats turn into trans-fatty acids, which are well known for their promotion of cardiovascular disease. Refrigerate all liquid hemp seed oil supplements and keep capsules away from heat because they can become rancid. Using liquid hemp seed oil is more cost effective than capsules because numerous capsules must be taken to make an equivalent amount of liquid oil. Do not use hemp seed oil for cooking or frying.
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| Hemp Seed Oil – QUICK FACTS
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FOOD SOURCES
[/t]· Hemp.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
[/t]· Dry hair and skin, eczema, learning disorders, painful menses, hot flashes, infertility, high cholesterol, constipation.
OPTIMUM DOSAGE
[/t]· 1 – 2 tbsp daily or 3 – 9 capsules daily. (Clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner).
WORKS WELL WITH
[/t]· Other essential fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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[/t]· Fatty acids are best absorbed with a fatty meal.
· Those with an inability to absorb fats should take an enzyme complex to facilitate the intake of EFAs.
· Use caution when taking EFAs while using blood-thinning medication.
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| For informational purposes only. Please consult your health care practitioner before taking natural health care products. Click here for full disclaimer.
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