The health effects of cannabis

Increasingly hemp has been used as food. In all cases, there made use of cannabis seeds or oil. Examples of such products are energy bars, bread, biscuits, pasta, chips and wafers. They are sold not only for their appearance or alternative contrarian nature. Hemp has special properties. Further research shows the nutritional value of hemp for humans.

Like other oilseeds marijuana seeds consists primarily of oil (usually around 44%), protein (33%), fiber and carbohydrates (12%, mainly from the shell). Furthermore, hemp seeds contains vitamins, phytosterols and minerals. Hemp oil distinguishes itself from other seed oils, because of its composition, especially the present of fatty acids and proteins that contain all the essential amino acids in the right proportions.

Ideal ratio
Metabolites of omega-6-fatty acids are significantly stimulating infection than that of omega-3-fatty acids. This means that omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids should be consumed in a balanced relationship. Researchers assume that the ideal ratio is around 4:1. Normal seed oil and animal fats contain relatively little omega-3 fatty acids and hence knows our diet is often a ratio of 10:1 or more.

Recent research shows that this imbalance is an important factor in the pathogenesis of many diseases, including heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and skin problems. Various studies show that the correct ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in our diet reduces risk of atherosclerosis, heart attacks and various cancers. In addition, a proper ratio for a reduction of symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, mood improvement and better development of children.

Concentration
In clinical studies, these results are usually achieved by omega-3 supplements. It is better to switch to oils and nuts with a better ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Cannabis Seeds and hemp oil has a ratio of 3:1 or less . Besides this optimum ratio there is also a lack of omega-3 in our diet compensated. No other vegetable oil has a high concentration of essential fatty acids.

Hemp oil also provides significant amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and stearidonic acid (SDA). These are not so much essential fatty acids, but our body can only produce these fatty acids from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA). GLA and SDA supplements seem to relieve the symptoms of eczema and other skin disorders.

Peroxides
Hemp oil contains less than 10% saturated fatty acids, and no trans-fatty acids. These determine the cholesterol in our blood. Hemp oil is not suitable for baking or frying. Then the polyunsaturated fatty acids is in fact converted into unhealthy peroxides. Hemp oil is best used in cold and hot dishes, where the boiling point is not reached. Weed seeds can be lightly toasted and used in bread.

Protein from Cannabis seeds is also of high quality because of the composition of the amino acids and the protein structure. It contains all the essential amino acids and consists of two globular proteins: albumin (33%) and edestin (67%). The structure is similar to that of proteins that are produced in our blood and they can be easily absorbed. Protein from hemp seed is free from substances that suppress absorption of proteins impede or block such as soy.