Hemp seeds come from a plant that
is similar to the marijuana plant, but has lower levels of psychoactive
cannabinoid compounds. The seeds and seed oil are used in cooking and
for food. Typically, the seed’s hard shell is removed before it is
eaten. Seeds also are treated so they can’t be planted and grown. Hemp
seeds can have health benefits, but you should consult your doctor
before adding them to your regimen if you plan to use them to treat a
specific condition.
Learning, Memory and Immune Boost
Hemp
seed extract has an unidentified compound in it that may help to
promote learning, memory and immune function. It may stimulate the brain
enzyme known as calcineurin, according to the University of Michigan.
Calcineurin plays an essential role in some brain synapse activities,
according to J. Luo, who studied its effect on immune response and
memory in mice and found that it improved both. The study was published
in the journal Pharmacology, Biology and Behavior. In a second study on
mice featured in Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, Luo noted that calcineurin
helped to improve learning and memory that were impaired by chemical
drugs.
Vitamin E Effects
Hemp
seeds are a source of vitamin E, which can help to boost immune
function and alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, according to
the University of Michigan. Vitamin E also has a role in red blood cell
formation in your body, and helps your body utilize vitamin K, which
helps your blood stick together, or coagulate, according to the National
Institutes of Health.
EFA Benefits
Hemp
seeds are rich in essential fatty acids. The oil in the seeds is a
source of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, ALA, as well as
omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, advises the University
of Michigan. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation in your body. They
also may lower risk for cancer, heart disease and arthritis, advise the
experts at the University of Maryland Medical Center. These fatty acids
also are important for your brain performance and memory. GLA also may
be an inflammation fighter, according to UMMC. In fact, GLA might reduce
your nerve pain symptoms if you are diabetic.
Other Benefits
Hemp
seeds can help you if you are constipated because they act as a
bulk-forming laxative, according to the University of Michigan.
Bulk-forming laxatives can improve the frequency and consistency of
stools, according to M. Borgia, lead author for a study published in the
Journal of International Medical Research. Hemp seeds also
traditionally are used to treat atherosclerosis, exzema and attention
deficient-hyperactive disorder, according to the University of Michigan.
However, scientific evidence to back these uses lags, the school
advises.
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