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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