
	Omega 3 Info
	Antioxidant Omega 3
	Beef CLA
	Biochemistry Reaction
	Bipolar
	Chemical Configuration
	Chemical Formula
	Cooking oils
	Daily intake
	Difference Omega 3 and Omega 6
	Directions for Taking Omega 3
	Essential Nutrients
	Excess omega 3
	Fat, Protein, Carbohydrate
	Hemp Amount of Omega 3
	Kidney Functions Omega 3
	Nile Perch
	Olive Oil
	Algae Oil
	Omega Ratios
	Benefit Fish - Flax
	Eczema
	Omega 3 Deficiency Food Digestion / Gluten intolerance
	Aches and Pains
	Canine Renal Failure
	Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Dogs
	Fish Oil Linolenic Acid Content

Hemp Amount of Omega 3

Hemp, a distant cousin of marijuana, is becoming increasingly popular as a nutritional source. Hemp is available as a whole seed, ground meal, oil or flour. Hemp is easily grown and enriches the soil. Hemp seed is a good source of fiber, soluble protein and omega fatty acids.

Hemp has the highest polyunsaturated fat content in the animal kingdom; 75-80% of the fat in hemp is polyunsaturated, primarily omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. The hemp amount of omega 3 is in balance with the amount of omega 6. Although the exact optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 is not yet known, the ratio in hemp (about 3:1) is probably close to ideal. Another thing unique to hemp, the amount of omega 3 isn’t 100% alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Hemp also contains two other omega 3 fats, stearodonic acid and very small amounts of EPA. EPA is rarely found in plant sources.

The omega 6 content of hemp is unique, too. It is a rare source of gamma-linoleic acid (GLA). GLA is usually made from linoleic acid by our bodies, and it has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect.

Hemp seeds and flour contain other important nutrients, as well. Hemp is a good source of water soluble protein, and contains all of the essential amino acids. Few plants are complete sources of amino acids. Hemp also contains essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E.

Hemp does not contain psychoactive substances like marijuana does. The amount of THC naturally occurring in consumable hemp is less than .025%, and even that small amount is lost in processing.

Hempseed oil is available as a supplement, either in oil form or in capsules. Hemp seeds, hemp flour and hempseed salad oil are also available. Hulled hemp seeds are often added to baked goods or sprinkled on cereal or other dishes. Hemp flour is a high-protein, gluten-free flour that is well-tolerated by those with celiac disease or wheat intolerances. Hempseed oil is a nutty tasting salad oil. It is not suitable for frying because the high omega 3 content causes it to break down at high temperatures.

Adding hemp to your diet is a good way to boost the protein level and to get valuable omega oils and other nutrients.

Hemp Cooking Oils Amount of Omega 3

Several vegetable oils provide essential fatty acids (EFA’s) in varying concentrations, amounts and ratios. In hemp cooking oils, amounts of omega 3 EFA’s are high, and they are in an ideal ratio to omega 6 EFA’s. The omega 6:omega 3 ratio is 3:1.

Optimal omega oil ratios are not always significant because most Americans get excessive amounts of omega 6 oils in their diets. Adding omega 3 EFA’s helps balance the ratio, and the more, the better. For instance, flaxseed oil has four times as much omega 3 oil as omega 6. Fish oil has very little omega 6 EFA. People who eat a healthier diet, such as a vegetarian or Mediterranean diet, may not get excess amounts of omega 6 oils in their diets. In those cases, the EFA profile in hempseed oil provides a better balance of EFA’s.

Hemp cooking oils have the highest amount of polyunsaturated fats of any vegetable oil, nearly 80%. It also has a slightly different EFA composition than other oils. With hemp cooking oils, the amount of omega 3 and omega 6 EFA’s is only part of the story. Most vegetable oils contain the omega 3 oil, ALA (alpha-linolenic oil) and the omega 6 oil, LA (linoleic acid). Hemp also contains the omega 3 oil SDA (stearidonic oil) and the omega 6 oil, GLA (gamma linolenic oil). These additional EFA’s have important nutritional benefits.

GLA

Our bodies normally manufacture GLA from LA, and GLA is usually broken down into arachidonic acid (AA). Sometimes, GLA is broken down into DGLA (dihomogamma linolenic acid). This is important because LA and AA both have inflammatory effects, while GLA and DGLA have anti-inflammatory effects. It is believed that the GLA in hemp cooking oil does not break down into AA very easily.

Research is just beginning on the properties of GLA and DGLA, and much more is known about the anti-inflammatory properties of omega 3 EFA’s. There are some indications, however, that GLA is a much more potent anti-inflammatory than any omega 3 oil.

SDA

SDA is an omega 3 oil, and our bodies can manufacture it from other ALA. Both SDA and ALA are converted to EPA and DHA, which are the nutrients our body can most easily use. The rate of conversion for ALA is, however, fairly low. Recent research indicates that SDA is more easily converted to EPA than ALA is.

Hemp cooking oil has an ideal EFA composition for health. It is a good choice for those who want to improve their health.

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