I have been using the seeds and oil on and off for the last few years and have no complaints about it (except maybe the price).
One of my friends couldn't understand why their hair was so oily a few days after eating a pizza I made that included hemp seed as an ingredient, but they put it down to consuming the hemp seed.
For those who are unaware and may be heating the hemp oil for cooking, please read below in bold, DYOR and enjoy!
Caution:
Highly unsaturated vegetable oils such as Hemp Seed Oil are denatured by heating above 150ºC , which can result in the production of unhealthy trans-fatty acids and increased peroxide values.
Use Hemp Seed Oil as a flavor-enhancer in many recipes.
Do not use as a substitute for frying oils.
Keep bottles tightly sealed after opening and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Here's some other information you may find useful.
- Excellent source of essential fatty acids including Omega 3, 6 and GLA
Only Hemp seed oil contains Omega 6, Omega 3 and GLA Only Hemp seed oil contains 75-80% polyunsaturated fatty acids - highest in the plant kingdom and unique among seed oils.
- Lower blood LDL cholesterol levels
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve cardiovascular circulation & function
- Improve organ function
- Improve immunity levels
- Increased energy levels & metabolic rate
- Reduce symptoms of PMS & menstrual cramps
- Reduce inflammation and the symptoms of arthritis
- Improve recovery of muscles after exercise
- Reduce & treat dry skin and hair conditions
- Reduction of many degenerative diseases through preventative measures
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