Hemp seed oil has amazing benefits for athletes, fitness enthusiasts and sportspeople alike. Rich in Omega 3, Omega 6, vitamins, Gamma Linolenic Acid, zinc, minerals and more... hemp seed oil and hemp products have been first choice of athletes for generations.
Believe it or not, athletes and sportspeople like NFL Quarterback, Joe Flacco; Olympic Gold Medalists, Mo Farah, Tyson Gay and Carl Lewis; and NBA Champion, Shaquille O’Neal amongst others have been proponents of hemp products for long.
Anti-inflammatory and anti-pain, Hemp seed oil has been a true friend of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and sportspeople who have benefited from reduced muscle soreness and pain, and swifter recovery from injuries
Improving Metabolism
Hemp seed oil is rich in amino acids arginine. This produces nitric oxide in body and promotes heart health. Further, hemp seed oil is rich in proteins and fibre, which helps control weight gain, promotes satiety (feeling of being full) and improves metabolism.
Increasing ENDURANCE
Hemp seed oil is fantastic for increasing the endurance of athletes. Hemp seed oil is composed of over 80% polyunsaturated acids (Omega 6 and Omega 3 in the ideal ratio of 3:1) which is anti-inflammatory and could potentially improve endurance of athletes
EXPEDITING RECOVERY
Loaded with nutrients like iron, potassium and magnesium, Hemp is a natural hydrator and supports muscle recovery post exercise and workouts. Hemp is also rich in edestin, a protein which closely resembles human plasma. It helps transport amino acids and oxygen throughout the body and expedites cell growth, hence recovery as well.
Many studies have established that hemp is safe for consumption by athletes and contains as low as 0.3% THC which is the psycho-active element in marijuana.
Hemp brings natural advantage to athletes and sportspeople, and improves their performance and recovery cycles.