May Reduce Symptoms of PMS and Menopause
Top 5 in Top 6 Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can induce physical or mental symptoms in up to 80% of women of reproductive age. These symptoms are almost certainly caused by prolactin sensitivity. GLA, contained in hemp seeds, creates prostaglandin E1, which counteracts the effects of prolactin. A study of women with PMS found that consuming 1 gram of essential fatty acids per day, including 210 mg of GLA, resulted in a considerable reduction in symptoms.
Other studies have found that primrose oil, which is high in GLA, may be quite successful in lowering PMS symptoms in women who have failed other PMS treatments. It alleviated PMS symptoms such as breast soreness and tenderness, sadness, irritability, and fluid retention. Because hemp seeds are high in GLA, some studies have suggested that they may also help alleviate menopausal symptoms. The precise mechanism is uncertain, but GLA found in hemp seeds may help to manage hormone imbalances and inflammation linked with menopause.
