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Uses of Hemp
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Hemp seed is legal in the United States, and people use hemp as a remedy for many purposes. However, there isn't enough clinical research data to back up claims that hemp is a safe or effective treatment for any condition.
Limited evidence suggests hemp may benefit the heart, skin, and digestive tract.
Heart Protection
So far, hemp's proposed effects on the heart are primarily theoretical.
Animal studies have suggested that hemp seed oil may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. This hasn't been proved in human studies, though.
Hemp seeds also contain arginine, an amino acid that may offer benefits for blood pressure to help protect the heart. However, more research on this is necessary.
One clinical trial showed that hemp seed plus physical activity improved the lipid profile of young sedentary (non-active) males, which might benefit the heart. Another study in healthy adults who were overweight showed that hemp oil increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol.
Skin Disorders
Hemp oil is often used as a hair conditioner or skin moisturizer.
Some studies found that hemp seed oil may improve dry, itchy skin and symptoms of eczema, a common skin condition. It may reduce the need for prescription medication when used for eczema symptoms. However, more research is needed.
Constipation
Because of its high fiber content, hemp has traditionally been used as an antidote to constipation. There's little evidence of this benefit, however.
A review of clinical trials concluded that hemp is effective in treating functional constipation but noted that more data is necessary because all of the included studies were conducted in Asian populations.
Precautions
Keep the following precautions in mind when using hemp:
- Severe allergic reaction: Hemp has been associated with severe allergy symptoms like itching and swelling. Avoid using hemp products if you have a known allergy to it or its ingredients. Ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for a complete list of its ingredients if you're unsure.
- Pregnancy: Hemp is not recommended during pregnancy due to a lack of safety data. In animals, CBD (an ingredient of hemp) has caused damage and death in fetuses that were exposed to it.
- Breastfeeding: Hemp use is not recommended during breastfeeding due to a lack of safety data.
- Children: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends against using hemp products for children due to the presence of CBD in them. It also contains only trace amounts of THC, which can prove especially detrimental to developing brains. Some research suggests that hemp protein is safe for children. However, for optimal results, please discuss using hemp or any other supplement with your child's pediatrician before starting it.
- Other modifications: Any supplemental protein, including hemp protein, may pose risks for people with kidney disease. And people with liver disease should use CBD products like hemp with caution.
Nutrition
Hemp is consumable in many different forms, including the following:
- Leaves
- Sprouts
- Flowers
- Seeds
- Oil
- Protein
- Flour
Leaves, sprouts, and flowers can be eaten raw in salads or blended into juices.
Hemp seed oil has a nutty taste and can be used for cooking instead of olive oil. Using low heat if you're cooking with hemp oil is recommended to retain the fatty acids. Hemp oil is also used in skin care products to protect against sun exposure.
Hemp protein is a good choice for vegetarians or vegans because it contains essential fatty acids and all nine essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Hemp protein is especially rich in arginine, an amino acid that may benefit the heart.
- Protein: 3 grams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs): 3.8 grams
- Phosphorus: 165 milligrams
- Potassium: 120 milligrams
- Magnesium: 70 milligrams
- Calcium: 7 milligrams
- Zinc: 1 milligrams
- Iron: almost 1 milligrams
Hemp seeds are good sources of vitamins, too. Fifty milligrams of the seeds contain more than the recommended daily amount of vitamins A, D, and E.
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Alternative Names
Pot, Grass, Cannabis, Weed, Hash, Ganja
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