Hemp protein

Hemp protein is a plant derived protein from the cannabis plant and is isolated from hemp seeds. The protein in hemp seeds is made up of the two highly digestible globular types of proteins, edestin (60–80%) and 2S albumin,[1] with edestin also being rich in the essential amino acids.[2][3] Dehulled hemp seeds (hemp nuts) have a PDCAAS score of 0.66 (the limiting amino acid being lysine, with a digestibility of 92.1%)[4] and a biological value of 87. The total proportion of essential amino acids in hemp protein isolate, is also significantly higher than that of soy protein isolate.[5]

Dehulled hemp seeds (food) containing about 10g of hemp protein per 30g serving

Hemp protein has also been shown to reduce oxidative stress in hypertensive rats,[6] along with anti-fatigue effects in mice.[7]

See also

References
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  2. Callaway, J.C. (2004). "Hempseed as a nutritional resource: An overview" (PDF). Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kuopio, Finland. 1: 65–72.
  3. Docimo, Teresa (2014). "Molecular characterization of edestin gene family in Cannabis sativa L.". Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 84: 142–148. doi:10.1016/j.plaphy.2014.09.011. PMID 25280223.
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  5. Wang, Xian-Sheng (2008). "Characterization, amino acid composition and in vitro digestibility of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) proteins". Food Chemistry. 107: 11–18. doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2007.06.064.
  6. Girgih, Abraham (December 14, 2008). "A Novel Hemp Seed Meal Protein Hydrolysate Reduces Oxidative Stress Factors in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats". Nutrients. 6 (12): 5652–5666. doi:10.3390/nu6125652. PMC 4276990. PMID 25493943.
  7. Y, Li; Al., Et (2019-06-05). "Initial study of Hemp seeds protein on antifatigue and the immunomodulation effects in mice". Wei Sheng Yan Jiu = Journal of Hygiene Research. 37 (2): 175–8. PMID 18589601.


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