Hemp Oil for Health

Hemp oil is a very healthy oil that has been pressed from hemp seed. Sometimes, refined hemp oil is used in body care products, and industrial hemp oil is often used in lubricants and paint, etc. Hemp seed oil is a good choice for cooking and for salads, since it is a very healthy oil. It has a high nutritional value and a very good ratio of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

When hemp oil is created for using as a food product, the hemp seeds are cold pressed in an environment where there is no oxygen. The oil is then bottled in a dark container, and kept away from light. Storage of hemp oil should be in a dark and cool place.

What can Hemp Oil do for you?

• Increases the amount of good fats your heart needs to thrive while drastically cutting the bad fats that can cause heart disease and high cholesterol
• Replenishes your skin, hair and lips with a full, luxurious glow and sheen that looks and feels healthier
• Lubricates achy joints and soothes inflammation and swelling caused by arthritis
• Decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke
• Contains vital nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, all minerals that our bodies need to thrive!

The essential fatty acids (EFA's) available in hemp seed oil are very important for our bodies. The problem is that our bodies don't naturally produce these essential fatty acids. Instead, we need to get them from the food we eat.

EFA's are an important part in the metabolic functions of the human body. We need them in order to survive - hence the name "essential".

Hemp oil is full of natural enzymes and acids that our body needs, but can't produce on its own and can't metabolize from the foods we eat. Unlike many of the traditional cooking and dressing oils we use, hemp seed oil is cholesterol free and is a great source of proteins, which makes it ideal for vegetarian and protein-restricted diets.