​Why you should consider hemp hearts if you want a healthy lifestyle

Hemp is a significant source of nutrition although it has long been bumped off from the medical shelves because of its association with the federally illegal cannabis plant.

According to Dr. Axe, hemp seeds have been mistakenly categorized since the 1950s with marijuana, a variety of the cannabis sativa.

Marijuana has a large amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive chemical or cannabinoid responsible for that “high” feeling its users experience. But thanks to the advancement of research in recent years, industrial hemp, another cannabis sativa type, was discovered to have only 0.3 percent to 1.5 percent of THC, way below marijuana’s five percent to 10 percent — or even higher.

With the low levels of the said cannabinoid, hemp seeds cannot reach that “high” effect, making them safer and legal to use. Aside from that, there are more advantages of consuming hemp seeds, and Healthline enumerated some of them:

1. Lower risks of heart disease

Hemp seeds have a significant amount of arginine, an amino acid, and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a substance that has been found to reduce risks of the killer disease.

One study has shown that a higher presence of arginine in a person’s body is connected to the lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), which has been linked to heart disease. CRP, Dr. Andrew Weil defined, is a substance capable of indicating the existence of inflammation in the body. Meanwhile, a connection is also established between high traces of GLA and lower occurrences of inflammation, resulting in lesser risks of heart disease.

2. Treat skin disorders

Fatty acids, because of the balance of the omega-6 and omega-3 kinds, may affect immune responses in the body. Hemp seeds have an optimal balance — or a 3:1 ratio, to be exact — of the said acids.

Because they are abundant in these fatty acids and also a nutritious source of polyunsaturated and essential fatty acids, they can, therefore, help alleviate skin disorders and even ameliorate conditions such as dry skin and itchiness.

3. Ease symptoms of PMS

Citing a study by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the same Healthline article said up to 80 percent of women of reproductive age are likely to go through the physical or emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). A hormone called prolactin contributes to the manifestation of these symptoms.

The GLA in hemp seeds, aside from helping in lowering risks of heart disease, can also significantly lessen the effects caused by prolactin. Thus, hemp seeds can ease symptoms such as irritability, breast pain, and tenderness.

With these benefits, people will definitely run to stores to get their hands on available hemp seeds. But it takes a good quality hemp seed such as HempAmericana, Inc.’s (OTCMKTS:HMPQ) hemp hearts to truly enjoy the healthy benefits. The company is tagged as the leading hemp seed provider today, so buyers don’t have to worry about consuming hemp products that are of subpar quality.

Aside from the health benefits cited above, HempAmericana’s hemp seeds have been used as a supplement for several other health purposes, including regulating blood sugar, serving as an energy booster and helping consumers cut down on their pounds.

HempAmericana is also popular for its Rolling Thunders hemp papers and CBD oil. Although already an industry leader, the company remains committed to staying on top while solving buyers’ problem of finding the best hemp products available in the market. This is shown from the company’s aggressive efforts to expand not only across the United States but also beyond borders.

With HempAmericana’s actions, more people across the world will have greater and easier access to hemp seeds in the market while boosting awareness of the advantages of the product and helping more people lead healthier lives.

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This article is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment in any manner. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition. Consult a qualified medical professional before starting any medication or using any form of CBD.