5 Hemp Products To Promote Better Health
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If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve probably noticed that hemp and CBD have grown in popularity over the years. Hemp is a truly unique plant that’s been around for centuries. Used for everything from making clothes and rope to food supplements, it’s a multifaceted ingredient in many sustainable items we use today.
Legal hemp is very low in THC, so it shouldn’t get you high. Hemp seeds are rich in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, plus minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
CBD products are different. CBD comes mainly from the hemp plant’s flowers and leaves, not the seeds, and the FDA has approved only one CBD drug, for rare seizure disorders. Other CBD products are not FDA approved, and some contain more or less CBD, or more THC, than the label says.
Today, we’ll talk about five popular ones in today’s market.
Gummies for Stress Relief
An industry survey reported that about 80% of Americans use dietary supplements, while CDC data found that 57.6% of US adults had used one in the past 30 days. As more people incorporate whole foods and supplements into their diets, hemp products could become essential to their health routine. Many people try them for issues like stress.
Nowadays, there are gummies and supplements available to address that particular issue! Hemp-based gummies are similar to typical cannabis edibles but don’t contain much THC (definitely not enough to generate a “high” effect). Some people say CBD gummies help them feel calmer, but research on CBD for everyday stress is limited and mixed.
Gummies are easy to take, but they contain sugar, look like candy, and should be stored away from children and pets.
CBD can cause sleepiness and interact with medicines, so check with your doctor before trying them.
Capsules for Better Sleep
If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to get a good night’s rest, you’re not alone. People all over the world suffer from Sleep disorders every day. Some sleep supplements blend hemp extract with other ingredients.
NIH notes that some studies of cannabinoids in people with health problems found better sleep quality, but the evidence is limited. Insomnia that lasts more than a few weeks deserves a visit to your doctor. Sleep capsules are one of many fantastic hemp products and supplements you can use for better health today. As with any kind of supplement or trick, you should always check with your doctor first to make sure it’s right for you.
If they give you the go-ahead, use the lowest dose on the label and don’t combine it with alcohol or other sedatives.
Cream for Relaxation
Hemp cream is a phenomenal product with some unique properties. Made from hemp seed oil and shea butter, hemp cream is an excellent skin moisturizer and is also used in some other cosmetic items.
Hemp cream can be used to make lotion, body butter, and more. Hemp-based creams are popular as moisturizers. And like many other topical lotions, they can be purchased at any store or carrier of hemp. Cream is easy to use and can provide a wonderful relaxation effect, ideal for relaxing after a hard day or a particularly stressful event.
CBD for Inflammation
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a compound in the hemp plant. It interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, and lab studies suggest it has anti-inflammatory effects, but human evidence for treating inflammation, anxiety or depression is still limited.
CBD can be taken orally, applied to the skin, or used as an oil or gummy. According to NIH, CBD has been linked to liver injury, drowsiness, and interactions with other drugs, so talk with your doctor first, especially if you take medicines or are pregnant.
People use CBD in many ways today. Other cannabinoid-containing products include CBD and CBN gummies, topicals, and edibles. These products come in various formulations and concentrations, allowing consumers to choose what best fits their needs.
Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp seed oil is a food oil rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3s, and it contains vitamin E (an antioxidant nutrient with a ton of great benefits). There is no good evidence that it treats anxiety or depression.
Hemp seed oil is also a good moisturizer, and some people use it for dry skin. For eczema, acne or psoriasis, see a doctor or dermatologist for treatment.
Sources
- FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD), FDA
- Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need To Know, NCCIH
- Dietary Supplement Use Among Adults: United States, 2017–2018, CDC National Center for Health Statistics
