Worried About Inflammation? These Tiny Seeds Are a Natural Anti-Inflammatory Powerhouse

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Many foods are touted as “superfoods,” but hemp seeds have the credentials to back up that claim. In fact, no other plant-based food has such a perfect ratio of all the essential amino (and fatty) acids in such an easily digestible form for human consumption as hemp seed.

Their reputation as a superfood comes primarily from the significant amounts of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) they contain. These hemp seed benefits help to make hemp seeds a natural combatant for chronic inflammation, marking them as an important defense mechanism against chronic disease and the effects of premature aging.

Chronic Inflammation Takes a Toll on Your Vitality and Immune System Function

When most people think of inflammation, they typically think of physical injury that causes localized swelling, perhaps to an ankle or knee. This is a type of acute inflammation. Your body has a brief, inflammatory response to an injury or illness that usually ends on its own.