Hemp Seeds Health Benefits

Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They are from the same species as cannabis (marijuana) but a different variety. However, Hemp seeds — sometimes called “hemp hearts” — are small, pale-beige to dark-brown seeds form the edible part of the hemp plant (aka pot, ganja, weed, grass, Mary Jane, doobage), they don’t contain THC, the active drug found in hemp leaf. Hemp seeds are exceptionally nutritious and rich in healthy fats, protein and various minerals. The hemp seeds you can pick up at your local grocery store come from the same hemp plant renowned for its durable fiber. 

Hemp Seeds Health Benefits

1. Hemp Seeds Contain a Perfect Balance of Omega Fatty Acids

2. Hemp Seeds Are a Great Source of Fiber

3. Hemp Seeds Contain All 9 Essential Amino Acids

4. Hemp Seeds Are a Natural Appetite Suppressant

Hemp has been used to treat a variety of health conditions, but there is not enough clinical research data to back up the claims that hemp is safe or effective to treat many illnesses, 8 including:

Other Health Benefits

• Asthma
• Cough
• Bloating
• Arthritis
• Syphilis
• Pneumonia
• Heart problems
• Urinary conditions (increasing urine flow)
• Warts (when applied topically to the skin)

How it Works

It is thought that hemp contains chemicals (like the drug Lanoxin) that lower the blood pressure, slow heart rate, and increase the strength of the heartbeat, and increase urine output. Hemp is also known to have terpenes, which are molecules produced by plants that are responsible for the plant’s distinctive smell (such as lavender). Studies are beginning to show that terpenes are thought to have many health benefits including neuroprotective (brain-protective), anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties.

Importance and Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds