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Hemp Seed Oil is recognized by
the World Health Organization as a natural anti-oxidant and the only
balanced (perfect 3:1 ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3) source of
Essential Fatty
Acids (EFAs) and
is
also a good source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA).
Hemp Seed Oil has a high content of
the enzyme lipase, which is a superior non-invasive chelation therapy for
removing plaque build-up (undigested protein and cholesterol) from arteries
and cell membrane.
Hemp Seed Oil should be taken daily
because EFAs support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune and
nervous systems. A primary function of EFAs is the production of
prostaglandins, which regulate body functions such as heart rate,
blood pressure, blood clotting, fertility, conception
and play a role in immune function by
regulating inflammation and encouraging the body
to fight infection. Essential Fatty Acids are also needed for proper
growth in children, particularly for neural development and maturation of
sensory systems, with male children having higher needs than females.
Foetuses and breast-fed infants also require an adequate supply of EFAs
through the mother's dietary intake.
Due to the
high content of precious fragile EFAs it should not be used for
frying or cooking, however it can be poured over pasta to give extra
flavour. It may be
used straight (1-2 tablespoons per day, or as directed by a doctor) or in
place of all other vegetable oils i.e. salad dressings, sauces, marinades
and low temperature cooking (below 25˚C).
Hemptons' organic Hemp Seed oil is
cold-pressed at temperatures below 20˚ Celsius
in an oxygen-free environment and nitrogen capped to maintain freshness.
Hemp Seed Oil requires cool and dark storage conditions - it is the very thing that makes Hemp
Seed Oil such a valuable product that makes
it vulnerable to spoilage - its high Essential Fatty Content content.
An opened container will last for ten- to twelve weeks in the
refrigerator but should optimally be used within one- to two weeks.
An
unopened container can be stored indefinitely in the deep freezer and one
year in the refrigerator.
An unopened container can last four to six
weeks if stored below temperatures of 25˚ Celsius and away from direct sunlight.
Suggested Daily Oil Dosage :
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Adults: 1 to
2 tablespoons a day (approximately 1 tablespoon per 45Kgs of body
weight)*
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Children over
14 months: 2 to 4 teaspoons*
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Babies under
14 months: 1 to 2 teaspoons a day*
Capsules :
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Adults:
2 Capsules 3 times a day*
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Babies under
14 months: Not recommended as they may choke (we recommend giving
babies under 14 months raw Hemp Seed Oil - 1 to 2 teaspoons per day)*
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Children over
14 months: 2 to 4 capsules (please administer under supervision to
ensure the child does not choke)
* always taken with food
This amount should provide between 8 to 16 grams of
Omega 6 EFA and between 3 to 6 grams of Omega 3 EFA in a normal adult
body.
Each 15ml (1 Tablespoon) contains the following Essential Fatty Acids:
|
Linoleic Acid
(Omega 6) |
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54.8% |
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Alpha Linolenic
Acid (Omega 3) |
|
18.1% |
|
Oleic Acid (Omega
9) |
|
11.2% |
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Palmitic Acid |
|
6.8% |
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Gamma Linolenic
Acid (GLA) |
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4.8% |
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Stearic Acid
|
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2.4% |
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Octadecatetraenoic Acid |
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1.4% |
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Eicosenoic Acid
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0.3% |
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Behenic Acid
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0.3% |
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