Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds

4. Ease Arthritis Pain

Many forms of arthritis have flare-ups -- times where the joints swell more and the pain and stiffness increase. These are autoimmune responses and can have a variety of triggers. Hemp seeds contain terpenes, antioxidants known to be anti-inflammatory and antiallergenic. The antioxidants balance the levels of free radical molecules in the body, damaging compounds that inhibit healthy cell renewal. With high levels of free radicals, inflammation and autoimmune reactions can happen more frequently. Adding hemp seeds to your diet can reduce these reactions, and ease the pain and stiffness of arthritis.

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