According to the research published in the Journal of Hypertension (official journal of European Society of Hypertension), omega-3 fatty acids are recommended to be used as an adjunct therapy combined with diuretics and beta blockers in order to achieve better blood pressure control [51].

Additionally, animal studies have shown that hemp seeds or hemp seed oil may reduce blood pressure, decrease the risk of blood clot formation and help the heart recover after a heart attack (10, 11, 12).

When it comes to hemp seed oil specifically, researchers have discovered that it is the plant sterols – special compounds found in plants known to lower cholesterol – that potentially prevent heart problems. Hemp seed oil also contains tocopherols, which reduce the risk of degenerative heart diseases, among a variety of other conditions.

The medical community believes that omega-3 fatty acids improve the health of the heart and reduce the risk of issues such as arrhythmias and heart disease.
Hemp seeds contain high levels of omega-3s and a healthful ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids.

The seeds also contain high levels of arginine, an amino acid that turns into nitric oxide.
Nitric oxide is essential for artery and vein dilation, and it helps keep blood vessel walls smooth and elastic.

Lowering blood pressure, eating a healthful diet, and participating in varied forms of exercise may help to decrease the risk of heart failure.

A review in The European Journal of Pharmacology states that humans process GLA in a very complicated way, which may explain why the studies in humans produce more varied results than those on animals.

When looking at these studies, it is important to note that researchers usually use high concentrations of hemp seed extracts and that eating the seeds may produce less dramatic effects. Reducing inflammation may help manage the symptoms of chronic diseases, such as:

• metabolic syndrome
• type 2 diabetes
• joint mobility
• heart disease
• non-alcohol-related fatty liver disease

A study published in 2013 revealed that omega-3 fatty acids lower biomarkers of body inflammation and metabolic syndrome [52]. Although this finding may seem not so spectacular to laymen, what it tells us is that hemp seed oil can help you prevent diabetes, put the insulin resistance under control or interrupt the obesity- metabolic syndrome- diabetes cascade in time, before serious health complications occur.

An analysis of 17 randomized, controlled clinical trials looked at the pain-relieving effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplements in people with rheumatoid arthritis or joint pain caused by inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) and painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea). The results suggest that omega-3 fatty acids, along with conventional therapies, such as NSAIDs, may help relieve joint pain associated with these conditions.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition. It causes the immune system to attack its own tissues, which leads to inflammation in the joints.

In 2014, research conducted in human cells suggested that hemp seed oil could have anti-rheumatic effects.

However, a 2018 review found a lack of conclusive evidence to suggest that cannabinoids could effectively treat rheumatic diseases. The authors noted that more research is needed.

The authors of a 2014 review note that the topical application of hemp seed oil strengthens the skin and makes it better able to resist infection.

The authors also reflects on a range of skin conditions, including:

• eczema
• dermatitis
• psoriasis
• varicose eczema
• lichen planus, an inflammatory skin condition
• acne rosacea

These benefits are likely to be due to the high quantity of beneficial fats and other helpful compounds in the oil.

One study of women with PMS required the women take one gram of essential fatty acids (including 210 mg of GLA) daily.

Because hemp seeds are high in GLA, several studies have indicated that they may help reduce symptoms of menopause, too.

The exact process is unknown, but the GLA in hemp seeds may regulate the hormone imbalances and inflammation associated with menopause (26, 27, 28).

This resulted in a significant reduction in their PMS symptoms. Hemp seed oil’s high levels of GLA indicate that it may also help reduce menopause symptoms.

But, there is hope. Instead of using these plastic products that are destroying our planet, we could use hemp plastic products. Hemp is the greatest cellulose producer on earth, and it’s biodegradable. Hemp can form part of a biocomposite plastic whereby it’s either part of a totally organic mix or is mixed with a synthetic polymer. Studies have found hemp-based plastics to be 2.5 times stronger and five times stiffer than traditional plastic that is made from polypropylene.

It’s no surprise then that close to 100 years after Henry Ford made his first hemp car, many companies in the automobile industry are making use of hemp plastic. This car, made of hemp, was lighter than steel but could withstand ten times the impact without denting – impressive, right? Other products being made of hemp plastic include sunglasses, dog toys, and plastic bags.

Furthermore, just 1 acre of hemp will produce cellulose fibre pulp that is equal to 4 acres of trees, which means that hemp could quite easily and efficiently replace the majority of items that are made of wood.

Historically speaking, hemp was used to create many different products. In fact, the word “canvas” was derived from a Dutch word that means cannabis, which effectively means that real canvas was derived from hemp. Thousands of years ago, this magic plant was used to make all different kinds of commercial products such as textiles, rope, canvas, and paper.

There is a lot of potential for using hemp to prevent deforestation, promote sustainability, and save the lives of animals, and humans. The use of hemp gives us the opportunity to save natural resources, ensuring that we leave something behind for future generations. While it takes only around four months for hemp to be ready for commercial harvest, it takes trees between 20 to 50 years. Deforestation is increasing globally at a frightening rate. Researchers believe that the rate of deforestation is equal to the loss of 48 football fields every minute. It’s estimated that within a hundred years there will be no rainforests. This is one of the reasons that hemp is so valuable – it can replace trees as a source of raw material for paper and wood.

Believe it or not, hemp seeds are thought to be the most nutritionally dense food source on the planet. Hemp seeds are a complete protein and provide the body with vitamins, amino acids, and much more.

Hemp seeds can produce two of our most vital food products – flour and oil. Hemp protein powder is an excellent source of complete protein which naturally contains all the essential amino acids required by the human body. Hemp seeds provide the body with all three Omegas: Omega-3, -6 and -9, plus various vitamins and minerals, including the B group, calcium, iron, and zinc. Three tablespoons of hemp protein powder contain around 90 calories and 3 grams of fat while providing 15 grams of protein. It’s easier to digest than soy and can be milled into flour for baking, or for adding to smoothies, or made into hemp milk as a nutritious dairy alternative.

It’s critical, now more than ever that we pursue more sustainable sources of protein to feed the planet. And while there are many new and exciting alternatives, let’s not forget that Hemp has been one of humanity’s most essential agricultural commodities for thousands of years.

We believe that hemp’s time has come again. So let’s all get on board and be part of the movement. Learn more about how hemp can help feed the world

Even more impressive, walls that are made of hempcrete will continue to absorb carbon dioxide throughout their lifetime. Essentially, this is a building material that just keeps giving back to the environment.

The same fibres that can be used to produce plastic can also produce a variety of eco-friendly alternatives that will help preserve the world’s natural resources:

• Hempcrete is a natural material made using hemp shivs and lime that can replace concrete, drywall, and insulation. It is 7 times lighter so it’s easier to work with, and provides more efficient insulation, thermal regulation, and fire resistance compared to concrete.
• Hemp can be used to produce a steel alternative that is 10 times stronger than steel and 6 times more efficient at mending and bending than steel. The use of hemp steel will also reduce the negative impacts of steel production such as harmful emissions into the air and water, waste, and energy usage.
• The fibres in hemp can be used to replace wood in most applications, and can produce products such as flooring, roofing, insulation, and many other building materials.

If pesticides contaminate the water, they could easily harm the living creatures in that water or anyone who ingests it. Even scarier, pesticides have been linked to birth defects, ADHD, and Alzheimer’s, to name a few diseases. So pesticides aren’t only dangerous to the environment, but are also hazardous to our health.

whereby contaminants are absorbed through the fast-growing roots of the hemp plant that stores or sometimes even transforms toxins into other harmless substances.

An Italian study that was published in Plant and Soil in 2003 found that hemp had the ability to absorb nickel, chromium, and cadmium from soil, and also that high concentrations of the heavy metals had a very little effect on plant morphology. Hemp can grow in a variety of soil types and terrains. It forms deep roots which help to hold the soil together, which also helps to prevent soil erosion.

Hemp also increases the microbial contents of the soil, and its leaves and stems are rich in nutrients. After harvesting has taken place, these can be returned to the soil which will rejuvenate it for a richer yield the following year.

It’s time that hemp regained its place as of the most sustainable and versatile crops on the planet. As Jack Herer is famously quoted, “I’m not sure that hemp will save the planet… but I know it’s the only thing that can.” It’s time we let the hemp revolution take place if we really want to change the world that we currently live in.