Fatty Acid Profile of Hempseed Oil


Fatty Acid Profile of Hempseed Oil
Omega 3 Linolenic (LNA) 21.0%
Omega 6 Linoleic Acid (LA) 57.0%
Omega 9 Oleic Acid 12.0%
GLA Gamma Linolenic Acid 1.6%

It has the ideal ratio ( 3:1 ) of omega 6 (LA) to omega 3 (LNA) essential fatty acids.

GLA is a rare, valuable nutrient otherwise found in significant quantities only in Evening Primrose, Borage (Starflower) & Blackcurrant Oils & in Mothers milk

 

Hemp seed oil is the highest oil in essential fatty acids: 75-80% total EFAs.

 

Fatty Acid Profile of Hempseed Oil in Comparison to Other Plant Oils

Oil SATURATED LINOLEIC (LA) GAMMA LINOLENIC LINOLENIC (LNA)
Hemp 8.0% 57.0% 2.0% 21.0%
Evening Primrose 8.0% 73.0% 10.0% Trace
Black Currant 8.0% 47.5% 15.0% 13.3%
Borage 13.0% 37.5% 23.0% Trace
Flax 9.0% 14.0% 0% 58.0%