FACT: Hemp Is King Of All Proteins!

FACT: There’s no other single source in nature who offers a more complete type of protein, in a form which is so easily digested and absorbed, some facts to note about proteins first…
There are 2 types of protein: Fibrous (structural) proteins and globular (biologically active) proteins.
Fibrous proteins includes keratin, fibrinogen and collagen, and they are responsible for rebuilding and maintaining our skin, hair, bones, ligaments and nails.
Globular proteins are the precursors to the inner most vital chemicals and functions of our body. They are responsible for regulating our hormones, producing hemoglobin (carries oxygen and transports carbon dioxide), enzymes and for creating antibodies which fights viruses, bacteria and toxins – in other words, our immune system.
Our body is actually capable of producing these globular proteins from other proteins, it’s just much more energy effective if it doesn’t have to do the extra work.
An important aspect of hemp protein is that it is a quality source of the amino acids arginine and histidine, both of which are important for growth during childhood, and of the sulphur-containing amino acids methionine and cysteine, both of which are needed in the production of vital enzymes. Hemp protein also contains relatively high levels of the branched-chain amino acids that are crucial in the repair and growth of lean body mass, making a hemp protein shake after a workout a worthwhile investment.
FACT: Almost two-thirds of hemp protein is made up of edestin, a globulin protein found only in hemp seeds. What does that mean you ask?!
This makes hemp the superior source for this protein in the plant kingdom. Edestin is a type of plant protein that is similar to protein found in the human body, and thus is perfectly suited to aid in meeting the body’s cellular needs such as DNA repair. Since much of hemp’s protein resembles that found in human blood, hemp protein is very easily digested and assimilated. In addition, another one-third of hemp’s protein is albumin, another high quality globulin protein also found in egg whites.
When purchasing a hemp protein powder you should be looking for a brand that supplies at least 50% protein by weight, supplying 15 grams of protein per 30 gram serving.
While hemp protein powder may contain more total fat than many other protein powders available today, it should be stressed that almost all of this fat comes from the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3. Hemp is recognized by the World Health Organization as having what is considered to be an optimal three-to-one balance of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids. It is this ratio that is believed to be ideal in promoting long-term well-being by decreasing the likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes and depression. Importantly, the fat present in hemp is also one of the few food sources of the fatty acid known as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is showing promise in helping the fight against chronic diseases