Researchers writing in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that hemp seed oil may also be full of beneficial compounds including plant sterols and omega-3 fatty acids, according to new research.

Supplementation with GLA and SDA appears to alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis and other skin diseases in some patients. GLA and SDA content in hemp seed vary considerably with variety and this needs to be considered when using hemp oil to treat such symptoms.