Hemp Oil      
The oil of hemp seeds is an ideal source of the two essential fatty acids. The seeds contain about 35% oil, and this oil contains about 75-80% essential fatty acids. Hemp oil is also the only oil which has these two EFAs in the ideal ratio for human health: 3 parts LA to 1 part LNA. Hemp oil typically contains 56.9% LA and 18.9% LNA. Daily addition of 1-2 tablespoons of hemp oil in the diet can provide all the essential fatty acids needed for optimum health. Hemp oil production is increasing because of it's health benefits, so better care is taken to process virgin hemp oil that is cold pressed in the absence of heat, light, or oxygen. However, it is always best to look into the processing methods of individual oil producers.

Hemp oil is also one of the few plant sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that can be made by the body from LA, however, production of GLA may be impaired due to stress or aging, and dietary GLA is thought to be beneficial for preventing or treating certain health conditions, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Nutrition experts such as Dr. Andrew Weil and Udo Erasmus are strong supporters of the therapeutic benefits of including hemp oil in the diet. But hemp seeds are valuable for more than just the oil. The seeds contain about 35% oil high in essential fatty acids and 23% complete plant protein, and can be grown organically. Hemp brings up nutrients in the soil and helps reduce pests. All these factors make hemp an ideal food crop, not only for a diet which sustians our health, but also for agriculture which sustains the health of our planet.