The botanical names for hemp seed is cannabis sativa or cannabis indica, according to the University of Michigan Health System. Also known as hemp fruit or huo ma ren, hemp seed is related to marijuana but contains significantly fewer cannabinoid compounds.
Calories
According to Purdue University, in Asia, 100 g of hemp seed contains 421 calories, 25.6 g of fat, 27.6 g of carbohydrate and 20.3 g of fiber.
Nutrients
Hemp seeds are rich sources of essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, and gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, which is an omega-6 fatty acid. They also contain vitamin E and protein.
Dosage
The usual dose of shelled hemp seed is 15 g, or 1 tbsp, twice a day, according to the University of Michigan Health Systems.
Safety
Hemp seed generally causes no side effects. In some cases, it may cause loose stool, or hallucinations or euphoria in people who are sensitive to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. There are no known drug interactions for shelled hemp seed, according to the University of Michigan Health Systems.
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