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175 Commercial St.
Berwick, Nova Scotia
Atlantic Healing Hemp ™
Nova Scotia
tel: 902-538-HEMP (4367)
fax: 902-538-9048
info@atlantichealinghemp.com
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1-877-ATL-HEMP (285-4367)
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Hemp Contains GLA: The Rare Essential Fatty Acid
GLA is produced by the body but in most people its production is inhibited due the abundance of processed foods in their diets. In order for our bodies to create GLA, we must eat foods high in omega-6 fatty acids but again, most people do not get enough in their diets. GLA helps to regulate hormones, so it is very important for men and women alike. Lack of proper hormonal regulation can result in improper functioning of blood sugar levels (insulin levels), weight gain, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as problematical PMS and menopausal symptoms. Additional GLA has been found effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis and active synovitis, and the GLA and vitamin D content of hemp foods may make them beneficial in preventing and treating osteoporosis. The amount of GLA found in hempseed oil is dependent on variety. Check with your suppliers as to amount of GLA found in their products.
GLA is used in both the pharmacological and cosmetic industries. The most important use is in the area of chronic skin disorders such as neurodermatitis. Used both internally and externally, GLA can balance a lack of essential fatty acids and return the moisture loss of the skin back to normal hydration. The alleviating action of GLA on psoriasis, atopic eczema, and mastalgia are already well documented and GLA preparations are frequently prescribed for the treatment of them. GLA has also been researched for its beneficial effects in cardiovascular, psychiatric, and immunological disorders, particularly that of rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and premenstrual syndrome.
GLA, through its synthesis to DGLA and ALA through conversion to EPA, are further metabolized in our bodies to eicosanoids, short-lived, powerful hormone-like chemicals that regulate all cellular function. Many health problems and their symptoms are related to a deficiency or imbalance of Eras and eicosanoids.
EFAs cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from our diets. Hempseed Oil is also unique in that it is a rare plant source of the omega-6 EFA, gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Modern day diets and sluggish enzyme activity often impair the synthesis of GLA in the body and which cause GLA deficiency.
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