Nutritional Advantages of Eating Hemp Seeds and Hempseed Oil
Hemp seeds contain many nutrients, including protein, minerals (such as magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc), and vitamins.
Hemp Protein
Hemp protein is a powder made from the seeds of the hemp plant. Hemp protein contains all nine essential amino acids.9 Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Some studies, though, have shown that hemp protein isn't as good a source of one amino acid, lysine, compared to soy protein.10
Hemp protein is a good choice for vegetarians or vegans because it contains essential fatty acids. Whole hemp seeds contain about 25% protein.11 This is higher than flax or chia seeds, which contain only around 20% and 18% protein, respectively.
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