Hemp protein: opinions about properties, benefits, and contraindications

Modified on: 24/04/2024

DISCOVERING HEMP PROTEINS: CURIOSITY AND POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS FOR THE BODY

It happened again: a derivative of hemp is making headlines because of its countless beneficial properties. However, this time, it is not about inflorescences of CBD cannabis, CBD oil or hashish, but about hemp proteins.

Have you heard of them too?

No wonder!

Lately, they are spreading a lot and, even in Switzerland, the people who decide to take them daily are many.

Below, you can find out more about hemp proteins and opinions about their effect on the human body.

Here’s everything you should know.

Hemp proteins: properties and realization

Until recently, we heard about hemp primarily as an illegal plant with psychotropic effects, from which it was essential to stay away.

Over time, however, things have changed, and, in addition to legal CBD buds and other derivatives of the plant such as legal hash, CBD oil Sativa, etc., several products intended for the food sector have also spread a lot.

The best known are oil, flour, and peeled seeds, but hemp proteins are also having great success lately, especially among athletes, vegetarians, and vegans.

Why do hemp seed proteins go great?

The answer lies in the fact that these are complete foods, which can be considered natural supplements.

Keep in mind that hemp proteins contain:

• all eight essential amino acids (phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, methionine, lysine, leucine, isoleucine and valine), necessary for maintaining the skeletal system, muscle, and organs;
• Polyunsaturated essential fats such as linoleic acid, gamma-linoleic (omega 6) and alpha-linolenic (omega 3), helpful in maintaining the balance of cholesterol and blood sugar.
• Vitamins B1, B2 and B6, beneficial for increasing physical energy;
• Mineral salts such as magnesium, potassium, zinc, calcium, iron and so on, excellent for decreasing the feeling of tiredness.

And not only that, but it is also food produced in a basic way, without solvents and at low temperatures.

The protein powder is obtained after the seeds (usually organic hemp) have been squeezed to get the oil.

The residue obtained is ground to obtain flour, and thanks to the elimination of fibre, a protein concentrate is obtained.

Given their countless beneficial properties, it is not strange that opinions are almost always optimistic about hemp protein.

But are these foods perfect, or are there cases in which their intake is not recommended?

Here is the answer.

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Hemp protein and contraindications

Fortunately, consuming hemp protein powder is contraindicated only in a few cases.

One of the circumstances during which it would be best to refrain from taking these foods is before or after surgery. This is because some substances contained in them may interfere with blood clotting.

For the same reason, it would be best to avoid introducing hemp protein into your diet if you are taking anticoagulant drugs.

Even for those suffering from digestive tract diseases, the consumption of this product should be avoided. Still, this contraindication is to be considered mainly if the proteins have not been separated from the fibres of the seeds.

For the rest, no other particular problems have been highlighted; however, we recommend that you seek advice from your doctor or your trusted nutritionist for any doubts.

Having clarified the pros and cons of cannabis seed proteins, now it’s time to understand how to use them.