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New Retail Location
175 Commercial St.
Berwick, Nova Scotia
Atlantic Healing Hemp ™
Nova Scotia
tel: 902-538-HEMP (4367)
fax: 902-538-9048
info@atlantichealinghemp.com
TOLL FREE ORDER LINE
1-877-ATL-HEMP (285-4367)
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Clinical Research on EFAs
Heart disease and stroke are among the top causes of death in Canadians. EFAs have been shown to reduce the risk of these diseases by lowering blood cholesterol and blood pressure and reducing blood platelet coagulation (clotting).
These fatty acids can also reduce inflammation, making them beneficial for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema and psoriasis.
Research with EFA supplements of GLA and ALA has shown promise in a number of areas due in part of the synthesis of eicosanoids with beneficial functions. This research includes the following disorders:
Cancer
Diabetes
High Blood Cholesterol and Coronary Hear Disease
High Blood Pressure
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Inflammation
Skin Conditions - Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis
Because Hempseed Oil contains a well balanced mixture of EFAs, it is one of the most effective dietary supplements for the maintenance of optimal eicosanoid metabolism. In addition, Hempseed Oil contains plant sterols that have been shown to reduce the risk of prostate and colon cancer and to lower blood cholesterol levels.
The importance of EFA balance
The ratio of omega-6: omega-3 EFAs in vegetable oils is a hotly debated topic amount nutritionists. Omega-6 and Omega-3 EFAs work synergistically at the cellular level to ensure effective eicosanoid synthesis. An excess of either can cause an imbalance in eicosanoid metabolism. An excess intake of omega-3 EFAs can be dangerous for people with clothing disorders or those on blood thinners. Excess intakes of omega-6 EFAs can also cause problems. The point being that dietary EFA balance is important. Leading experts such as the Scientific Review Committee of Health Canada and the World Health Organization have recommended that the ratio of intake of omega-6 PUFAs to omega-3 PUFAs should range from 4:1 to 10:1. Hempseed Oil with its 3:1 ratio is the closest naturally-occurring oil to this ideal range. Put simply, Hempseed Oil contains three omega-6 EFAs for each Omega-3 EFAs. It also contains about 2% GLA, giving omega-6 conversion an advantage related to eicosanoid synthesis.
So what does this mean for daily intakes? Nutritionists generally recommend that, for EFAs to provide optimal cell function, daily requirements should range from 7 to 11 g of LA and from 2 to 3.5 g of ALA. This can be obtained from one tablespoon of Hempseed Oil. However, individuals who consume a diet high in SFAs or trans fatty acids will require more, as well people who are overweight or under a great deal of stress.
Hempseed Oil as an EFA supplement
Hemp is one of our oldest and most versatile plants and has been documented for various uses as far back as early as the 28th century BC. Hemp belongs to the genus Cannabis sativa and has been cultivated for thousands of years in temperate climates as a source of fibre, edible seeds, edible oil, a lubricant and as a fuel. Hemp production has recently experienced a revival as clothing from hemp fibre gains in popularity as the health benefits of the oil become better recognized.
Hempseed Oil does not have any psychoactivity because it does not contain tetrahydro-cannabinol, a sticky resin produced primarily in the flowering tops of female plants before the seeds mature. Health Canada stipulates that all hempseed products must contain less that 10 parts per million of THC and every hemp crop in Canada is tested to ensure these standards are maintained.
Kelley Fitzpatrick is the President of the Saskatchewan Nutraceutical Network
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