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Here are a few facts about the benefits of hemp:

• Promotes heart health with a 3:1 balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
• Has both digestible and non-digestible fiber
• Rich in gamma linoleic acid (GLA), which is essential to the fatty acids in egg yolks and vegetable oils.
• Contains not only all 20 amino acids, but the 9 essential amino acids that our bodies cannot produce as well, making it the “perfect protein.”

5 Key Hemp Seed Benefits

1. Digestive Health

Because it contains elevated levels of insoluble and soluble fiber, hemp offers plenty of substance to keep your gastrointestinal system functioning properly. Moreover, this healthy grouping of fiber nourishes the probiotics in your gut and helps secure a robust immune system.

2. Hair/Skin/Nails

Hemp is commonly found in high-end cosmetics, such as lip balms, lotions, and soaps. Hemp seed oil is said to infiltrate the inner layers of the skin and encourage strong cellular growth, which is the recipe for soft, smooth skin. Because hemp is also recommended for skin maladies such as psoriasis and eczema, eating at least a few tablespoons of hemp seed benefits every day are important to obtain these benefits.

3. Heart Health

As well as being a strong source of heart-healthy GLA, hemp provides a balanced omega-3/6 ratio. This helps ease inflammation leading to atherosclerosis in your arteries and hypertension.

4. Hormones (GLA)

It was discovered in the 1980s that a hormone-like element known as prostaglandins was integral to our normal bodily functions. Prostaglandins were found to control inflammation and regulate body temperature, smooth muscle contractions, and is essential to other bodily functions. Hemp seed benefits rich GLA is said to be a required building block for prostaglandins, and scholars have deduced that GLA supplementation is essential for good hormone health, which would explain why many women suffering from PMS feel its healing effects.

5. Weight Loss

I know it seems counter to what we know about smoking marijuana, but hemp is a natural appetite suppressant and can actually help you feel full longer. Some connoisseurs say that adding four tablespoons of the seeds to your breakfast can curb hunger all day long.