Nutraceuticals and nootropics for anti-aging

Hempseed oil proposed for protecting skin from aging

Hempseed oil, made from the seeds of the plant Cannabis sativa, is one of the best available sources of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. It is particularly valued for its content of (omega-3) linolenic acid, which is considered to be useful for preventing cardiovascular problems.¹

Hempseed oil is also of interest to researchers studying certain skin problems. For example, in several clinical studies this oil, taken orally, has improved the clinical symptoms of atopic dermatitis.²

In very recent work done in Turin, researchers found that hempseed oil, used as a lotion, “alleviates skin problems such as dryness and those related to the aging process”.³

A good review of the role and importance of omega-3 fatty acids in the body, with emphasis on the brain and aging, appeared last year in the The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.⁴

References

[1] About Hemp Seed Oil LifeLink website

[2] Efficacy of dietary hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitis. J Dermatolog Treat. 2005 Apr;16(2):87-94.

[3] Hemp-seed and olive oils: their stability against oxidation and use in O/W emulsions. J Cosmet Sci. 2005 Jul-Aug;56(4):227-51.

[4] Roles of unsaturated fatty acids (especially omega-3 fatty acids) in the brain at various ages and during ageing. J Nutr Health Aging. 2004;8(3):163-74.

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