Hemp Oil: Health Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects – Proven Based

Hemp seed oil and leaves

Hemp oil is sometimes used as an alternative name for CBD oil, which has many health benefits but also has some adverse effects.

These seeds are packed with vital vitamins and nutrition. And are you a member of the cannabis plant.

Cannabis and hemp plant are almost similar, but cannabis contains more THC and less CBD, and Hemp contains more CBD and less THC.

NOTE: THC stands for (Tetrahydrocannabinol), and CBD stands for (cannabidiol).

Hemp seeds oil is created by cold-pressed hemp seeds into an unrefined oil, In the same way, olives are cold-pressed to make olive oil.

NOTE: In cold-pressed, oil is made without heat, a chemical process, where the machine extracts pure oil by applying very heavy pressure on the seeds.

Hemp seeds oil is commonly light or dark green in color or appearance.

There are many health benefits of hemp seeds oil, which is high in fatty acids, like linoleic acid, alpha, and gamma-linoleic acid.

Also rich in omega -3 and 6 fatty acids, which support brain, heart health, reduce inflammation, a vital part of the cell membrane, etc.

Hemp oil for a skin conditons

CBD has an anti-inflammatory agent and gamma-linolenic acid, which can naturally improve skin irritation, like eczema, psoriasis, and flare-ups.

Hemp seeds oil contain Linoleic acid (referred to as omega-3 and 6 fatty acids), which provides moisture, and plumpness on the skin.

During the research, CBD was also shown to have anti-inflammatory properties in allergic contact and dermatitis (1).

Some informative studies suggest that its plays a significant role in skin inflammatory conditions like psoriasis (2)

NOTE: Many people also choose hemp seeds oil topically, as it can be used as multip-purpose skincare products.

You can take it orally, but if you don’t like its taste or smell, you can use it in foods (smoothies, or soup) and recipes.

A 2014 study found that hemp seeds oil’s anti-microbial properties can also prove an effective treatment for acne.

Its antimicrobial properties can be used for plaque control and to improve the inflammation of gums and bones tissues (4)

Effective in menopause

Cannabinoids may affect many stages of female reproductive health, which include – fertility, pregnancy outcomes with neonatal implications, and menopause (5)

But shown no effect on menopause, but shown it can help in sleeping, reduce inflammation, pain, which also poke in menopause (6).

Before taking hemp seeds oil for menopause, and any condition (female), then doctor your doctor, because it may show some side effects.

After menopause women are more at risk of multiple issues, because now the production of estrogen, and progesterone hormones has stopped. leads:

  • Risk of bone fracture, arthritis.
  • low sex drive
  • heart diseases
  • weaker vision
  • discomort during intercourse, due to decreased moisture production and loss of elasticity
  • weight gain

Check Out – Natural Ways That Can Reduce Menopause Symptoms

Lower blood sugar level

Hemp plant contain cannabidiol (CBD), and research indicate benefical effects on both cerebral ischemic diseases and diabetes (7)

Diabetes is a condition, where our blood sugar level reached a high stage due to which we get to see a lot of complications inside our body.

A study report on rats showed that CBD treatment resulted in a significant reduction in type II diabetes development or delayed onset (8) (9).

Although some studies suggest there is no significant allied between cannabis use and type II diabetes after controlling for age (10).

But cannabidiol found in hemp seeds oil did lower insulin resistance and boost gut hormone levels (11).

NOTE: There are other ways to control pre-diabetes or type II diabetes such as:

  • Exercises, at least 1 hour daily. Walking or brisk walking after meal is an excellent idea, compare to before meal.
  • Reduce sugar intake, if you ever hit by sugar related issue?
  • Lose excessive weight, overweight people are not only more prone to diabetes, but also for multiple disease.
  • Quit smoking, excessive alcohol, and other unhealthy habits, like eating junk foods.
  • Adopt a healthy habits, like eat vegetables, daily physical activity, etc
  • Stay hydrated with water

Check Out – Natural Ways To Prevent Pre-Diabetes, And Diabetes

Help in insomnia

A new study suggests that the higher doses of CBD for insomnia and epilepsy are therapeutic, but may also increase mental fainting (12)

During a crossover study, CBD was compared with nitrazepam drug and it was seen that a high dose of 160 mg of CBD can increased sleep duration.

Medicinally used hemp or cannabis (cannabinoid) has shown a significant improvement in insomnia (13)

CBD treatment not only significantly reduce pain but, there was a steady improvement in patient quality of life and quality of sleep (14) (15)

A pre-clinical and clinical report has indicated a probable benefit of CBD use in chronic pain associated with multiple conditions (16).

Help in Reducing Pain

Many people also use CBD oil as a pain reliever, by pain management.

Hemp oil has a compound that comes from the brain, which helps suppress certain processes and signals to provide relief to the body.

A study on animals showed that (CBD) helped reduce pain and inflammation caused by arthritis when applied to the skin (17).

NOTE: Also help in muscle recovery by providing nutrients to the muscles for faster recovery.

How to use oil in pain

It can be used in 3 different ways are – on the skin directly, in food, and in supplement form.

The best way to take it with through water-soluble and boil, which absorb up to 85% in the body, which quickly absorbs, and last longer.

NOTE: But cream and oil are the best ways to absorb them.

  • Applied cream on the muscles and joints directly help provide releif.
  • Oil are also on par, you can take it directly, on under the tongue.

For Brain Health

Hemp seeds are rich in healthy fats, include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, can help with optimal brain functioning and protection.

It is seen that hemp seeds oil can protect the brain, (against injury, suppress neuroinflammation, promote memory, and learning) due to polyphenol content.

A study observed that acute CBD enhanced brain activity and connectivity patterns during resting state in psychiatric disorders, compared to placebo and THC.

Some studies suggest that the use of cannabis during teenage make more grave than in adulthood because it can change the speed of brain development (19).

Research has shown that CBD reduces restraint stress by reducing acutely increased heart rate and blood pressure (20) (21).

Another study on mice found that hemp seed extract contains that activities which are able to help protect the brain from inflammation (22)

It can also protect the brain against casteism (neurodevelopmental disorders), Alzheimer’s (continuous decline in thinking, skill).

A study on mice showed that hempseeds oil improved learning, memory, and improved cognitive function, also suppressing pro-inflammation in the brain (23).

In addition, there are many other ways to promote brain health such as:

  • Stay mentally active with reading books, playing puzzles games, etc.
  • Exercise regular
  • Diet plays an vital role in brain health or avoid skipping meal.
  • Get enough sleep, a adult should take 7 to 8 hours sleep every day.
  • Go to the trip or adventure ride, which is very excellent ways to relieve stress, anxiety.

Good for pets

During a study were 16 dogs suffered from osteoarthritis, lameness, pain, included, where dogs consumed 2 mg of CBD and placebo, orally every 12 hours for 4 weeks.

As a result, the level of pain was significantly reduced, activity increased, in comparison to the placebo, however, lameness and limb breaking did not show much effect.

Many pets users use hemp seeds oil in their pet’s food.

NOTE: Dosages is most effectively determined by considering each animal’s unique condition and health status including:

  • Endocannabinoid system
  • Age
  • Metabolism
  • Other health factors

Talk to veterinary, about hemp seed oil, how much is good, dosage, side effects on pets, etc.

Good for Heart Health

Many studies indicate hemp seed oil can promote good heart health, by lowering bad cholesterol, high blood pressure levels.

A meta-analysis that included 60 controlled trials to show that polyunsaturated fat reduces bad C, triglycerides, and increases good-C (24) (25).

A cross-sectional study where 4680 people were included show that dietary linoleic acid (LA) intake may contribute to the prevention and control of high blood pressure.

High blood pressure, bad cholesterol, and triglycerides are the main common reasons for heart attack, so it is vital to reduce them.

If you are a heart patient, then talk to your doctor first, because it may interact with heart medicines, and can show side effects.

Hemp oil capsules

You can also take it in form of capsules, but first consult your doctor, because it may cause some side effects, and take it only if a doctor prescribed you.

Especially pregnant women should meet the doctor before consuming hemp in any form.

Side effects

Hempseed oil is considered safe but the insufficient amount, high amount may irritate your stomach health, which can cause pain, feel like vomiting, etc.

Talk to your doctor before taking supplements, cream, and any other form of hemp seeds oil, because it may interfere with your condition.

Some people may experience mild irritation, so make sure to take a patch of skin test first, especially with cold-pressed oil.

Cold-pressed oil like lavender, rosemary, etc can be harmful on direct skin, so dilute them with a carrier oil like coconut, olive oil.

Some other common side effects that may be seen in some people:

  • Allergic reaction, if someone allergy with hemp
  • Loosed stool, due to oily, and fatty nature, so prevent it with consuming small amount of hemp oil daily, instruction are given in bottle.
  • It has blood thinning properties, so if you are already in blood thinning stage, so make sure avoid it, and talk to your doctor, if is it important.
  • Interact with certain medicines

Dosages

Dosages are determined according to each individual’s unique condition and health status (27).

The amount of oil is taken depends on how to use it, and what health benefits you would like to obtain.

Talk to your doctor, before add in your diet, you can also use hemp seed oil instead of olive oil for cooking.

An ideal rule for taking oil is to take it in small doses, for the first time or when you switch to a new CBD item, and gradually increase the dose by 5 to 10 mg at a time.

BOTTOM LINE

Hempseeds oil improved learning, memory, and improved cognitive function, also suppresses pro-inflammation in the brain.

Dosages are determined according to each person’s unique condition and health status.

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Hello, I'm Sahil bisht, I am a Mechanical engineer, As well as, aspiring blogger with an obsession for health. This blog delicate to people who want to learn in health.

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