Hemp Protein

Hemp is a food product derived from the same plant of which Marijuana originates from, but without intoxicating components; the protein fragment appears to be a popular meal replacement supplement but is not yet linked to unique properties (relative to other Protein supplements).

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What it is

Hemp is a food product derived from the same plant of which Marijuana originates from, but without intoxicating components; the protein fragment appears to be a popular meal replacement supplement but is not yet linked to unique properties (relative to other Protein supplements).

Key findings

  • Grade C: Eczema Symptoms (Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis))
  • Grade D: Skin Quality (Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis))
  • Grade D: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) (High Cholesterol)

Safety

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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Hemp Protein

Quick Facts: Hemp Protein

  • Best Evidence:Grade C
  • Conditions Studied:4
  • Research Outcomes:13
  • Key Effect:Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C2
D4
4 conditions · 13 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

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C
Eczema Symptoms
Small Improvement
1 study
smallImproves
D
Skin Quality
No effect
none
C
Eczema Symptoms
Small Improvement
1 study
smallImproves
?
Skin Quality
Improves
D
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
No effect
1 study
none
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
Improves
D
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
No effect
1 study
none
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
Improves
D
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
No effect
1 study
none
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
Improves

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