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