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The The Canadian Industrial Hemp Canadian Industrial Hemp StrategyStrategy
Overview and Review of Hemp Oil and Health OpportunitiesOverview and Review of Hemp Oil and Health Opportunities
Kelley Fitzpatrick, M.Sc.NutriTech Consulting
Winnipeg, MB
in collaboration with:
National Industrial Hemp Strategy
Funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, August 2007 – March 2008
Vision: Canada is the global leader with respect to quality total hemp crop utilization offering solutions along the entire value chain.
Goal: To create, promote and support a sustainable Canadian hemp industry, benefiting all stakeholders along the value chain and enhancing the nation’s economy, health and environment.
OBJECTIVES
Prioritize potential human health and food product, fibre and industrial oil opportunitiesEvaluate methods to add value to existing products and to encourage new innovationsConduct a business case study for a national industrial hemp network.
THE PROCESSContract administration by the Composite Innovation Centre (Ms. Christine Paquette)Steering Committee meetingsThree stakeholder consultations
Saskatoon, January 15 2008Winnipeg, January 16 2008Toronto, January 17 2008
Twenty one individual interviews
THE RESULTSComprehensive literature review and market assessment for:
Hemp seed and oil in food and health Hemp fibreHemp plant breeding and agronomy
Identification and confirmation of opportunity areas for implementation over short (1-2 years), medium (3-5 years) and longer term periods
HEMP OIL NUTRITION
HEMP SOYBEAN CANOLAFatty acids (%)Saturated 9 14 7Linoleic (LA) 57 54 23Alpha Linolenic (ALA) 20 7 10Gamma Linolenic (GLA) 3 0 0
Total EFAs 80 61 34
Antioxidants: Natural Vitamin E.
Phytosterols: Reduce Blood Cholesterol
HEMP OIL NUTRITION
ALA and GLA Aids CirculationALA Reduces InflammationGLA may reduce DiabetesGLA may aid in Weight controlHemp Oil benefits Skin Care
Opportunity Evaluation - Food
Opportunity Evaluation
Product TrendsShift to Health and WellnessAll NaturalHeart HealthyFibreGlycemic IndexGluten FreeEmerging Markets– Pet food and products– Natural Personal Care
Hemp – For Skin Health
Opportunity Evaluation - Health
SHORT TERM1.1 Promoting the goodness of Hemp
Maintenance of current research and food technology databaseDevelop a ‘consumer-friendly’ websiteDevelopment of nutritional and functionality information via newsletters and fact sheetsInformational Webcasts The Question of THC
1.2 Hemp Food Formulation Research
Opportunity Evaluation - Health
SHORT TERM
1.3 Clinical Trial to assess the Health Effects of Hemp Heart healthy fatty acid profile, an array of lipid lowering constituents including soluble fiber, phytosterols and Vitamin E, and highly digestible, high quality protein. Assess effects on CVD and inflammatory biomarkers
Opportunity Evaluation - Health
MEDIUM TERM
2.1 Hemp Fibre, Diabetes and the Glycemic Index (GI)Weight loss applications
2.2 Allergen Testing
Opportunity Evaluation - Health
LONG TERM
3.1 GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) Affirmation for Hemp Products
3.2 Gain CFIA Approval for the use of Hemp in Animal Feeds