Nutritional Properties and Health Effects of Hemp Seeds
Volume 7 - Issue 2
Elif Adanur Uzunlar* and Bahittin Kahveci
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
Received: December 10, 2021 Published: January 04, 2022
Corresponding author: Elif Adanur Uzunlar, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
DOI: 10.32474/RRHOAJ.2022.07.000258
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Historically, cannabis cultivation has been limited due to the presence of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC). Since 1990, dozens of countries have allowed the licensed cultivation and processing of cannabis varieties with significantly
reduced levels of THC (0.3%). Canada, Australia, Austria, China, England, France, and Spain are among the most important
agricultural cannabis producers. Hemp seeds are rich in various nutrients, including fat (essential fatty acids), proteins (essential
amino acids), and dietary fiber, especially microelements and vitamins necessary for human nutrition and health care. A number
of food products can be developed from hemp seeds, seed oil, seed protein, and even seed coats. They are of great importance for
optimizing nutrient intake and promoting human health. However, although many studies have focused on the nutritional and
nutraceutical benefits of hemp seeds, they are not well-known. For that reason, nutritional composition and health functions, food
development, and the use of hemp seeds are summarized in this article.
Keywords: Cannabis Sativa; Health; Hemp Seeds; Nutrition
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