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Why Choose Hemp Protein?| Protein Uses | Soya Protein | Whey Protein | About Protein

HEMP Natural Protein Powder is ideal to support an Active Lifestyle:

- Contains all 20 Amino Acids

- Contains all 10 Essential Amino Acids

- Contains Omega 3 (with SDA)

- Good Fibre Content

- Produced in the UK by Hemp Experts Braham & Murray

- Free from Gluten, Dairy & Lactose, GMO, Hexane

- Free from Pesticides and Herbicides, Additives and Preservatives

- HEMP Natural Protein Powder Original only 15% Carbohydrate

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Why choose Hemp Protein?

Hemp is a unique plant based source of “complete protein” - containing all 20 amino acids, including the 10 essential amino acids, high dietary fibre and essential fatty acids. Hemp as a crop is also beneficial to the environment - click here to find out why.

Hemp Protein contains Essential Fatty Acids – with the optimal ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 (3:1) for the human body. These Essential Fatty Acids contribute towards general health, and specifically help circulation, the heart, hair and skin, joints and the immune system. Hemp does not contain the dioxins and toxins often found in oily fish, making it a unique source of the long chain fatty acids.

To find out more about Essential Fatty Acids please vist our GOOD OIL Website.

Hemp Protein is a complete food - that is produced without heat. None of the natural goodness is destroyed in the production process.

Summary of Protein Uses:

Protein For...	Protein Benefits	Useful for...
Muscle Repair	Helps muscles recover quickly from training and reduces muscle break down.	Everyone who regularly trains - in the gym or for any sport. Especially important for Endurance Athletes.
Building Muscle Mass	A good Protein source such as Hemp Natural Protein powder can contribute to building muscle mass (alongside training and a high calorie diet).	Those aiming to gain muscle and weight. Especially good for Rugby players & Bodybuilders.
Helping Weight Loss	Protein can aid Weight Loss as part of a balanced diet. Eating protein can reduce the appetite and also produce the hormone Glucagon, which stimulates the body to get rid of fat by burning it for energy.	Anyone wishing to lose weight through eating a balanced diet and exercise.

Hemp Protein vs. Soya Protein:

Hemp Protein	Soya Protein
Completely Natural	Most Soya Proteins have been treated with Hexane, a chemical used to extract fat
GMO Free	Most Soya Proteins are GMO (unless labelled otherwise)
Easy to Digest	Contains oliogosaccharides that cause gas and other stomach problems
Contains Essential Fatty Acids	All fat is extracted
No heat is used in the production of our Hemp Protein	Most are heated during production, which kills the proteins ability to act as enzymes, the 'functional proteins' that speed up the rate of biochemical reaction in your body

Hemp Protein vs. Whey Protein:

Hemp Protein	Whey Protein
Lactose Free	Unsuitable for those with Lactose Intolerance
Easy to digest	Excessive consumption can lead to bloating and cramps
The Fibre content is good for the intestinal tract	Excessive consumption can lead to intestinal toxemia
Contains Essential Fatty Acids	All fat is extracted
No heat is used in the production of our Hemp Protein	Most are heated during production, which kills the proteins ability to act as enzymes, the 'functional proteins' that speed up the rate of biochemical reaction in your body

About Protein

Proteins are essential parts of organisms. They participate in virtually every process within cells. Many proteins are enzymes or 'functional proteins' that speed up the rate of biochemical reaction in your body by acting as a catalyst. These are vital to metabolism. Proteins also have structural or mechanical functions, such as actin and myosin in muscle and the proteins in the cytoskeleton, which form a system of scaffolding that maintains cell shape. Other proteins are important in cell signalling, immune responses, cell adhesion, and the cell cycle.

Proteins are necessary in human diets, since we cannot synthesize all the amino acids we need and must obtain essential amino acids from food. Through the process of digestion, we break down ingested protein into free amino acids that are then used in metabolism. The amino acids that an organism cannot synthesize on its own (from other foods) are referred to as essential amino acids.

Skin, hair, nails, bones, connective tissue and skeletal muscle are all predominantly made from Protein. Other proteins in your body include antibodies, enzymes and insulin.

Protein is the second most abundant substance in the body after water, making up approximately 15-20%. In order for muscle growth to occur, you must consume more protein than your body utilises every day.

Amino acids

The smallest units of a protein are called amino acids that bond together to form protein. There are 20 amino acids that are required for growth and from these there are tens of thousands of different protein molecules that can be formed. Essential & Non-essential amino acids There are ten “Essential” amino acids that must be supplied through the diet – the body can produce the other ten.

Essential Amino Acids	Non-Essential Amino Acids
Arginine Histidine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Threonine Tryptophan Valine	Alanine Asparagine Aspartic Acid Cysteine Glutamic acid Glutamine Glycine Proline Serine Tyrosine

Complete proteins are those that contain a balanced combination of all the amino acids, in the exact requirements for growth. These ‘complete proteins’ are easier for the body to absorb and use. Complete proteins include meats, fish, poultry, cheese, eggs, yogurt, milk, buckwheat, hempseed, meat, poultry, soybeans, quinoa, seafood, and spirulina.

For most people of average weight, the protein intake is set at less than 70 grams each day. Athletes may require quite a bit more than this to support.