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| Cold pressed hempseed oil. Nature's deliciously perfect combination of the essential fatty acids. Hempseed oil is a means of obtaining, what is advocated by many to be, the ideal 3:1 ratio of Omega-6:Omega-3 essential fatty acids required for good health... in the form of a delicious condiment and recipe ingredient. | ||
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| Essential fatty
acids are also referred to as EFAs; Omega-3 is alpha linolenic acid and
Omega-6 is linoleic acid. As defined in Mosby's Medical Encyclopedia,
©1995; essential fatty acid: a polyunsaturated acid, as linoleic,
linolenic, and arachidonic, that is essential in the diet for the proper
growth and functioning of the body. It forms prostaglandins, which help
organ muscles contract, regulate stomach acid, lower blood pressure, and
regulate body temperature. Essential fatty acid also aids in fat transport
and metabolism. It is necessary for the normal functioning of the reproductive
system, hormone regulation, and for breaking up cholesterol deposits in
the arteries. A deficiency of essential fatty acids causes changes in
cell structure, resulting in slowed growth and other disorders. Symptoms
include brittle and dull hair, nail problems, dandruff, allergies, and
dermatitis, especially eczema in infants.
Published by the authority of the Minister of National Health and Welfare; "Nutrition Recommendations, The Report of the Scientific Review Committee. 1990" recommends an ideal ratio of Omega-6:Omega-3 be between 4:1 and 10:1. Hempola is 3:1 - the closest ratio found in nature. Due to modern food processing and food consumption trends, today's Western diet contains only 1/6th of the Omega-3 fatty acids which were to be found in the diet of our nineteenth century counterparts! While the Omega-6 fatty acid content of our diet is generally sufficient, the excess trans-fats, ingested in hydrogenated foods, often prevent EFAs from being converted to the prostaglandins required to regulate many of the body's metabolic functions. The addition of hempseed oil to the daily diet corrects both of these problems. The well-balanced EFAs content assists in the maintenance of a desirable level of both physical and mental health. |
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| Approximately 80% of the fatty
acids in hempseed oil are polyunsaturated and it is reputed to be the
most polyunsaturated vegetable seed oil known in plant kingdom. EFAs are
needed to maintain and protect essential functions of various body cells.
They are chemically reactive, drawing oxygen to produce energy and provide
passage for the necessary minerals and molecules through the cell tissues,
blood plasma and across cell membranes and capillary walls. As well as being involved in the chemical processes of the cells, EFAs are precursors of the prostaglandins which regulate the immediate functioning of many metabolic processes. Hempseed oil's uniqueness lies in the high quantity of Omega-3 that it contains in combination with Omega-6. Apart from such exotic seed oils as chia and kukui, the only seed oil that has a higher level of Omega-3 is flax seed (linseed) oil, which contains comparatively little Omega-6. The nutty, flavourful taste of hempseed oil is far superior to the therapeutic taste of flax seed oil.
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While the exact amount of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids required by the human body is debatable and varies depending upon physical activity, stress levels and hormone differences, optimum ranges are as follows:
Approximately 1 to 2 tablespoons daily of Hempola provides a desirable level of EFA. Optimal EFA functioning requires Vitamin E, Vitamin C, carotene, niacin, pyridoxine, magnesium and zinc in the diet, all of which are present in hemp seeds. Hemp is also the only seed oil which contains Super Omega-6 gamma-linoleic acid -- the natural precursor to the prostaglandins to which linoleic acid is converted. This provides the means to bypass any blockages to Omega-6 conversion caused by such factors as trans-fatty acids, body stress or auto-immune conditions.
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The following is
an excerpt from a seminar presented by Kelly Smith of HEMPOLA - to the
Institute of Holistic Medicine, Toronto Canada.
These are the key building blocks of all fats and oils. Together they play key roles in the construction and maintenance of all healthy cells. They are the main components of membranes that surround all cells. Unsaturated Fats *Contain
unsaturated fatty acids which makes them liquid. Monounsaturated
Fatty Acids Polyunsaturated Fats -Unsaturated
fats with more than one double bond. *Linoleic
Acid (Omega 6) -EFA's are involved in producing life energy in our body and govern growth, energy, oxidation and even our mental state. Functions of EFA's: -aid in
oxygen transport to cells: acts as a barrier to viruses, fungi,
bacteria etc. Deficiency
Symptoms of LA-eczema: Deficiency
Symptoms of LNA-growth retardation |
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