Serf to Surf now offer some fine 100 % Organic edible hemp seed and blended organic products which are extremely good for a healthy body, mind and immune system. A fabulous supplement for humans and animals alike.

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in abundance in the seeds of hemp. They are considered a critical nutrient for human brain development, heart function and a healthy immune system. But the compound cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained from food.

Organic hemp seed information

Hemp seed contains upwards of 90% polyunsaturated fatty acids, including health-giving, anti-inflammatory essential fatty acids, nutrients that can be deficient in the diet. Essential fatty acids include alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3) and linoleic acid (omega 6), and are important to health in variety of ways:

1. They decrease inflammation through promoting the production of anti-inflammatory chemicals in the body
2. They boost immune function and support the proper function of the hormonal system
3. They protect the cardiovascular system from damage, and help reverse diseases such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), heart disease and cancer
4. They protect and nourish the nervous system

Hemp seed also contains Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a metabolite of linoleic acid, as well as other important, health-giving fats, including oleic acid (omega 9) and palmitic acid. This is the break down of the fatty acids in hemp seed:

Omega-3 (Alpha-Linolenic) 19.0% - Omega-6 (Linoleic) 57.0%
Omega-9 (Oleic) 12.0% - Gamma-linolenic (GLA) 1.7%
Stearic Acid 2.0% - Palmitic 6.0% - Other 2.3%

Hemp seeds are also an amazingly rich source of proteins, and contains ALL of the essential amino acids. Amino acids play a key role in maintaining the strength of the muscles, supporting healthy metabolism, maintaining the function of the nervous system, and supporting detoxification. The following is an amino acid profile for hemp seed:

Amino acid profile, mg/100g (*Essential Amino Acid)
Glutamic Acid + Glutamine 47.95 mg
Aspartic Acid + Asparagine 27.28 mg
Arginine 25.90 mg
Glycine 13.36 mg
Alanine 13.23 mg
Serine 11.85 mg
Proline 10.06 mg
*Leucine 9.78 mg
Tyrosine 7.99 mg
*Lysine 5.92 mg
*Threonine 5.20 mg
 *Phenylalanine 4.82 mg
*Valine 4.13 mg
*Methionine 3.58 mg
Histidine 3.44 mg
*Isoleucine 2.07 mg
Cystine + Cysteine 1.65 mg
Phosphoserine 1.24 mg
Cystathionine 1.24 mg
*Tryptophan 0.83 mg
Ethanolamine 0.55 mg

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Sugars – 68.28 g
Other carbohydrates 0.00 g
Dietary fibre 16.17 g
Saturated fat 0.17 g
Monosaturated fat 0.70 g
Polyunsaturated fat 1.40 g
Cholesterol 0.00 mg
Vitamin A 598.96 IU
A-Retinol 0.00 RE
A Carotenoid 59.90 RE
Thiamin - B1 .29 mg
Zinc .66 mg
Alcohol 0.00 g
Caffeine 0.00 mg
Sulfur 72.45 mg