Hemp proteins: uses and nutritional benefits

• Muscle toner (protein, magnesium, potassium): Hemp protein powder stimulates proteinogenesis. A power that maintains and develops muscles. It also participates in muscle contraction due to its richness in potassium and magnesium. Potassium contributes to the functioning of muscles and magnesium is muscle relaxant. However, the amminogram profile of Hemp proteins is not complete; apparently, three amino acids are limiting factors: lysine, tryptophan and leucine. This result comes from scientific research, which allows us to affirm that Hemp protein powder complements the diet and does not replace it. This same article concludes on an interesting digestibility of de-oiled and shelled hemp.

• Anti-inflammatory : a study suggests that Hemp protein hydrolyzate (cut Hemp proteins) has significant anti-inflammatory properties. It appears to inhibit the activation of monocytes by LPS (lipopolysaccharides). Monocytes are immune cells, they participate in immune defenses. An increase in the number of monocytes may characterize a chronic inflammatory condition.

• Control blood sugar (protein, fiber): proteins associated with fiber reduce the glycemic load of meals. This capacity has been studied in the Hemp protein. Two experiments demonstrate that Hemp protein lowers blood sugar concentrations after a meal, leading to a drop in insulinemia.

• Contributing to energy metabolism (magnesium, iron, phosphorus, carbohydrate, lipid): Hemp protein powder does not only contain proteins. On the contrary, more than a third of its composition is represented by carbohydrates and lipids. These two macronutrients are essential to the body since they serve as fuel for cells. Alongside macronutrients, we find iron, magnesium and phosphorus: they participate in the transformation of macronutrients into ATP (energy).

• Anti-hypertensive (potassium): through its potassium intake, Hemp protein powder acts on blood pressure. Indeed, the sodium/potassium ratio influences blood pressure: providing more potassium compared to sodium normalizes blood pressure. A double-blind, randomized, crossover study is underway in Canada. It will, in the future, confirm the hypotensive potential of Hemp proteins.

• Nervous rebalancing (magnesium, potassium): Hemp proteins contribute to the proper functioning of the nervous system. Very rich in magnesium, it participates in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, the messengers of nervous information. We also find potassium, which allows the transmission of nerve impulses.

• Anti-fatigue (magnesium, iron): Hemp protein powder helps reduce fatigue through its supply of magnesium and iron.

• Contributing to tissue growth (magnesium, iron): rich in iron and magnesium, Hemp protein powder plays a role in the cell division process: it participates in the multiplication of cells.

• Remineralizing (magnesium, phosphorus): Hemp protein powder is a vector of minerals, such as magnesium and phosphorus. These two minerals are stored in richly mineralized tissues, such as bones and teeth.

Hemp is an angiosperm plant belonging to the Cannabinaceae family. This annual plant is generally 1 to 2 m high. It likes bright environments and soil with a basic pH. Its culture is estimated to be among the oldest of humanity. Its exact origin is difficult to identify. Archaeobotanical studies find the first traces of Hemp in Central Asia. Subsequently, Hemp was introduced into Europe, as an agricultural plant, during the Bronze Age (from the 22nd to the 16th century BC).

Everything is good in Hemp! Indeed, all parts of the plant are used and make it possible to obtain paper, fabric, rope, biocompounds with strong insulating power, fuel, biodegradable plastic, antibacterial detergents and more recently food products, such as oil, flour, beer, etc.

Hemp protein powder is technically achenes. Recently, Hemp has seen its food interest explode, France is benefiting from this craze since it is the largest producer of Hemp in Europe. From an international point of view, it is China which stands out as the world leader in Hemp. Concerning the inflorescences, the latter are not authorized for harvest in France, due to the presence of molecules from the cannabinoid class.