Activation of cytostatic autophagy by polar extract of hempseed oil (Cannabis sativa L.) in a colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line

Introduction: The hempseed oil, suitable for human feeding, can be obtained by cold pressing of seed belonging to a non-pharmaceutical hemp variety (Cannabis sativa L.). Beyond its nutritional value due to the ideal ratio (3:1) of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, the presence of biomolecules, such as phytocannabinoids and polyphenols, has been also associated with potential beneficial effects.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research