Hemp seed oil

Hemp seed - the only "ingredient" of hempseed oil is extremely reach in essential fatty acids which are (as food) more important than most vitamins.

Approximately 44% of the weight of hempseed is healthy edible oils, containing about 80% essential fatty acids (EFAs); i.e., linoleic acid, omega-6 (LA, 55%), alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3 (ALA, 22%), in addition to gamma-linolenic acid, omega-6 (GLA, 1-4%) and stearidonic acid, omega-3 (SDA, 0-2%).

Proteins (including edestin) are the other major component (33%). Hempseeds amino acid profile is close to "complete" when compared to more common sources of proteins such as meat, milk, eggs and soy.The proportions of linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid in one tablespoon (15 ml) per day of hemp oil easily provides human daily requirements for EFAs.

Unlike flaxseed oil, hemp oil can be used continuously without developing a deficiency or other imbalance of EFAs. This has been demonstrated in a clinical study, where the daily ingestion of flaxseed oil decreased the endogenous production of GLA.

Hempseed oil is pressed from the seed of the hemp (cannabis) plant. Cold pressed, unrefined hemp oil is dark to clear light green in color, with a pleasant nutty flavor. Oil is extremely healthy due to the fact it includes an ideal ratio of Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9. Consumption of these essential fatty acids are recommended by many doctors and other health care professionals. Omegas can be found also in other edible oils, but only hempseed oil has them in ideal ratio - which is important for efficient usage of key benefits.

Why are essential fatty acids important?

Essential fatty acids are more important than most vitamins. They play and extremely important role - like being responsible for supplying Oxygen to the cells, they help the body to absorb vitamin D and are important for normal functioning of the heart and cardiovascular system. It is important to know that the body can not produce essential fatty acids, we absorb them through food. And since hemp seed oil offers them in ideal ratio, we call it "superfood".

Who should add hemp seed oil to their diet?

Hemp food (hempseed oil, hemp protein powder, hemp fiber, hemp seeds) consumption has been growing throughout the world in last years. We believe that is mostly because of satisfied users who can really feel the difference and positive effects hemp food products have on our health. Hempseed oil is suitable for everyone and we have a full range of satisfied clients - from small children, sportsmen, businessmen to health care professionals.

How to know which hempseed oil to buy?

It is our wish to inform and educate our clients on how to buy healthy hemp food products and therefore to get the best out of it. We recommend you always check if a certain hemp food product has a BIO/EKO certificate and that you also check about origin of seeds that have been used in the process. We recommend you avoid products that are made of seeds from China or India - even if the end production took place in Europe.