What substances does hemp seed contain

Hemp Seeds

It would be unfair to say that seeds are an overlooked product of the hemp plant, but it is true that cannabinoids currently stand in the spotlight, which are not part of these seeds. Despite their subtlety, hemp seeds deserve a place among so-called superfoods.

What Substances Hemp Seeds Contain

With a slight exaggeration, one could say that if we had nothing else to eat, we would manage with hemp seeds. They represent a complete source of nutrients, which is a truly rare property in the plant world.

So what exactly do hemp seeds contain? Prepare for a really long list:

  • 9 essential amino acids - although they are indispensable for our body and cannot be produced by our own forces, hemp seeds bring them in one package - we need them for muscle mass formation, immune strengthening, or as a support against depression and anxiety
  • folic acid (vitamin B9) - important for blood formation, supports brain function, participates in DNA and RNA creation, is an essential component of supplements for pregnant women and those planning pregnancy
  • other B vitamins - riboflavin (B2), thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6) - necessary for metabolism, proper heart, nervous system, immune system function, or already mentioned red blood cell formation
  • vitamin E - this vitamin also participates in red blood cell formation and cardiovascular health - prevents blood clot formation, increases T-lymphocyte levels, thus participating in proper immune system functioning
  • iron - its catalytic function in blood is important - meaning oxygen transfer; women, especially during pregnancy, often suffer from its deficiency
  • copper - in cooperation with other trace elements, responsible for sugar transformation in the body and proper nervous system function, participates in bone structure, and affects hair and skin condition
  • zinc - a fundamental building block of the immune system - influences reproduction, bone, hair, nail, and skin quality
  • potassium - helps maintain normal blood pressure, is important for heart, muscles, and proper nervous system function
  • magnesium - participates in more than 600 reactions in the human body - used to treat high blood pressure, acts as prevention for kidney and gallstones, strengthens the immune system, etc.
  • fiber - binds cholesterol and toxins in the intestine - helps flush them out, initiates regular bowel movements, prevents hemorrhoids, etc.; most fiber is found on the hemp seed surface, so it's advisable to prefer its unhulled form

Hemp Seed Usage

Where can we find hemp seeds? In bread, pastries, sweets, protein bars, plant milk, or oil.

Cold-pressed hemp oil, due to its essential fatty acid content, is the biggest competitor to olive oil. Compared to olive oil, it has up to 25 times more omega-3 fatty acids. However, this information would be irrelevant if it spoke to the disadvantage of the omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio, but precisely that is perfect in hemp oil - 3:1.

Hemp Seed on the Plate

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