Hemp and Heart Health – the undeniable correlation
When we discuss heart health, we can sometimes find ourselves thinking – it’s not for us, it’s for the older folk. Although this may be partly true, the reality is that habits from our early thirties start impacting our heart health, either positively or negatively. Today, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women all over the world. Although this may be quite sombre to hear, it is the unpleasant truth of our generation. With the growing popularity of a fast life fuelled by fast food, we can’t help with stop and revaluate the path we’re headed on.
While allopathic and naturopathic medicine might be a quick fix, it’s something to turn to when there’s no other option. If you’re looking for ways to maintain heart health – because it runs in your family or just because you want to live consciously, hemp products are an amazing and effective alternative to turn to. The below points are based on conversations with Dr. Joel Kahn, a preventative cardiologist and Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University, and here’s what we learnt.
Cannabinoids and blood pressure are closely related
High blood pressure is the number one indicator and risk factor for hypertensive heart disease. Blood pressure, as we all know (and can feel), rises under stress. This is where CBD products and hemp oil come in. Hemp and CBD work on decreasing blood pressure in your daily life or during stressful situations.
Hemp may play a role in decreasing damage to the cardiac muscles
The inner linings of the heart’s chambers can swell up and this can turn into a serious condition. The healing powers of hemp have shown great potential in reducing this type of swelling. The National Institutes for health in USA, classify CBD as “a phytocannabinoid with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic and chemopreventive” properties.
The abundance of fatty acids in hemp may contribute to heart health
Omega-3 fatty acids, according to healthline.com provide a wide range of benefits that are directly related to protecting the heart in the following ways:
- They significantly reduce triglycerides. High triglyceride levels cause your arteries to thicken.
- It significantly reduces blood pressure.
- Reduces unhealthy cholesterol in the body
- Prevents the formation of blood clots in the heart
In addition to all this, consuming nutrient rich foods in small quantities and including heart healthy seeds and vegetables such as hemp hearts, hemp seeds and hemp oil can help get you on the path to better health and keep you there. We’ve got a number of CBD products that you can turn to and elevate your health. Browse them all and we’re sure you’ll find something that looks promising. Keep that heart healthy, you have a long way to go!
