Part 5: The Complete Nutritional Profile
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Part 5: The Complete Nutritional Profile

Why Hemp Hearts Deliver More Than Just Essential Fats Over the past four months, we've built a comprehensive understanding of...

Part 4: Plant-Based Sources of PUFA: Why Hemp Seed Oil Stands Out
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Part 4: Plant-Based Sources of PUFA: Why Hemp Seed Oil Stands Out

Understand the unique nutritional properties of hemp seed oil and how this one oil delivers 80% PUFA—both essential fatty acids together. Stacked up against other plant oils, learn why our Melbourne University-tested hemp seed oil is the only one you can confidently use for both cold dressings and roasting your favorite dishes at up to 190°C

Part 3: The Modern Dietary Challenge
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Part 3: The Modern Dietary Challenge

How reductionist nutrition thinking led to the low-fat era and loss of adequate essential fats. Learn why both omega-6 and omega-3 from quality whole food sources matter.

Part 2: How Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Work in Your Body
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Part 2: How Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Work in Your Body

Discover the fascinating ways your body uses essential fatty acids. From building flexible cell membranes to creating powerful eicosanoids that regulate healing and heartbeat, learn why omega-6 and omega-3 are critical building blocks for your family's health. Part 2 explores the science behind cardiovascular protection and cellular function.

Part 1: The Basics: Why Your Body Can't Make These Essential Fats
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Part 1: The Basics: Why Your Body Can't Make These Essential Fats

Discover why your body cannot make two essential fatty acids crucial for optimal health. Learn the science behind linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, and why New Zealand families need these building blocks for preventing chronic disease. Part 1 of our Essential Fatty Acids 101 series.

Eicosanoids, Essential Fatty Acids, Hempseed oil - The Health Link
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Eicosanoids, Essential Fatty Acids, Hempseed oil - The Health Link

Introduction Dietary lipids (fats) serve many functions in the body. Until recently it was thought that they were limited to...

Brain Grease: The Importance of Essential Fatty Acids for Brain Function
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Brain Grease: The Importance of Essential Fatty Acids for Brain Function

Introduction Distinctive types of fats, referred to as essential fatty acids (EFA) also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), are...

Essential fat requirements for infants (0-2) & children (2-18)
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Essential fat requirements for infants (0-2) & children (2-18)

Introduction Fats, (saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids) have long been considered an essential component of the dietary energy supply....

The Influence of Essential Fatty Acids and Vision: Understanding the Science
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The Influence of Essential Fatty Acids and Vision: Understanding the Science
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), a type of essential fatty acid, are abundant in the retina and are essential for its proper function.