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Do hemp oil and flax oil provide the same benefits?

April 26, 2017Benefits flax Hemp Oil

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Do hemp oil and flax oil provide the same benefits?

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No. While they both contain both Omega 6 and Omega 3, they do so in inverse proportions. In other words, the Omega 6: Omega 3 ratio in hemp is roughly 3:1, while in flax its 1:3. In addition, flax contains no GLA. Additionally, the non-oil part of the hemp seed is very rich in protein, while the non-oil portion of the flax seed is rich in lignans, a valuable cancer-fighting nutrient.