Myths about hemp oil as food

There are many myths about the consumption of hemp oil as a food. Although it is an authentic source of nutrition, a natural Omega 3 supplement, due to its cannabis origin, many consumers have doubts about its consumption and safety. Clear all your questions about hemp oil and take advantage of the benefits of this powerful superfood!

What is hemp oil?

If you don’t know it yet, this oil is obtained from hemp seeds, has a delicate nutty flavor, and is a real omega 3 supplement for our diet. In this article you will find the main questions surrounding hemp oil and all the information to benefit from this powerful food.

What do health authorities say about hemp oil?

Hemp oil has excellent nutritional and nutritional properties. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) considers hemp oil, as well as hemp seeds, hemp protein and all hemp seed derivatives to be safe for health (source).

Does hemp oil contain THC?

Hemp oil does not contain any cannabinoids and therefore has no psychoactive effects.

Cannabinoids, such as CBD or THC, are only found in the resin of the flowers (buds) of hemp and marijuana. Therefore, the seeds do not contain CBD or THC.

Differences between hemp and marijuana

Hemp and marijuana are derived from the same plant, Cannabis sativa. What differentiates the two is their content of the cannabinoid THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis.

More specifically, hemp is that variety of Cannabis sativa that contains less than 0.2% THC, the legal limit established by the European Union.

Hemp cultivation is completely legal and, as a curiosity, it has a great exploitation: for textile, food, medicinal, biomass, fodder, construction … Because of its performance and sustainability, it is predictable that hemp will be (or will remain) a very important crop.

Could hemp oil contain small amounts of THC or CBD?

Hemp oil does not contain cannabinoids, even in small quantities. It could only contain cannabinoids in the case of contamination with CBD or THC extract. Cannabinoids are not found in hemp seed derivatives, only in flower derivatives, such as CBD extract or marijuana buds (inflorescences).

Are hemp oil and CBD oil the same?

The emergence of hemp-derived oils has caused some confusion among consumers. Although the use of hemp seed oil is legal for food products, CBD oil is not.

Differences between hemp oil and CBD oil

The main differences between hemp oil and CBD oil are:

• Hemp oil is obtained from hemp seeds, it is an oil that stands out nutritionally for its omega 3 content and nutritional properties. In addition, hemp oil can also be used in cosmetics.
• CBD oil is a commercial preparation containing a “base” oil (usually hemp oil) to which a CBD extract is added. This extract is obtained from the flowers (buds) of hemp. In Spain, legislation prohibits the use of CBD in food products. On the other hand, it is authorized for use in cosmetic products.

Why is it good to consume hemp oil in food?

Hemp oil stands out mainly for its high omega-3 content. One teaspoon of hemp oil provides all the omega 3 needed by an adult on a daily basis. Therefore, this dressing is ideal to never forget your daily omega 3 ration.

For more information, we recommend the article on the benefits of hemp oil for your health. Benefits of hemp oil for your health

Is hemp oil better than olive oil?

The advantage of hemp oil over olive oil is its high omega-3 content. This is why many nutritionists recommend hemp oil as a natural omega-3 supplement.

In diets in which it is important to increase the omega 3 intake, we can recommend the use of hemp oil, always raw, so that all the properties of omega 3 are preserved.

To go deeper into the subject, we talked about it in a special article: Is hemp oil better than olive oil?

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