Hemp oil, beneficial to health - Reuters

The varieties of Cannabis not only have hallucinogenic effects and adverse, but can prove to be useful companions to health. The study

Hemp in recent years has been undergoing a sharp revaluation. There are many products available in any supermarket a little ‘provided, use food and salutariness.
In particular, many vegans but also health-conscious people , exploit the beneficial properties of its oil and its seeds. The only drawback: the price is still too high. We speak more than 12 Euros for a bottle of 200 ml Hemp oil – almost 50 euro per liter. Price which, when compared to an excellent olive oil is still very high.

Until recently, the Hemp labored almost exclusively for the production of fiber for fabrics, but today, thanks to a study published on ??Agricultural and Food Chemistry , probably it will make better use also food safe.
The research, coordinated by Dr. Maria Angeles Fernandez-Arche, wanted to highlight how the Hemp has been used for thousands of years, all over the world, for the production of medicines and food – as well as tissues.

The plant contains very important levels of valuable antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E. It is also rich in carbohydrates, fiber, minerals and proteins.
Its use has been gradually diminishing since the twentieth century, when many countries have banned the use of due to some varieties that contain large amounts of the most important active ingredient, THC – delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (the one that has amazing properties).
Only recently some states like Colorado have legalized the use of marijuana or have approved the use in the medical field. However, there are still many countries, including Italy, which do not have the drug. The only available seems to be Sativex, manufactured by Bayer, however, can be used exclusively in people with multiple sclerosis and in people suffering from severe muscle spasms.

The European Union acknowledges, however, the products derived from hemp that contain a minimum percentage of THC. For this reason, the research conducted by Fernandez-Arche wanted to investigate its potential benefits of products derived from hemp, including this one, there is just the oil.
Following a detailed analysis of Hemp oil, scientists were able to see how this contain substances that are very interesting from a healthy point of view: linoleic acid, sterols and aliphatic alcohols, long known for promoting the well-being of the person. Among its properties would also have the precise work to help prevent coronary heart disease and chronic type. For this reason, the researcher considers it an instant food to incorporate into your diet.