Four tablespoons (32g) of hemp protein powder provides 130 calories of energy, contains 16g of highly digestible, high quality protein, 6g of dietary fibre, and more than 25% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for B vitamins, iron, copper, folate, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc. Hemp protein powder provides a source of iron, folate and B vitamins for children as well as pregnant women. It is a terrific, natural alternative for vegetarian and vegan diets and an ideal alternative to the use of anabolic steroids for increasing muscle mass in athletes and body builders - or for people who just like to work out or stay in shape. Hemp protein is a source of arginine and lysine, which play a key role in stimulating the release of hormones that promote muscle formation. It is a source of glutamine which helps increase protein and glucogen synthesis in the body. It is low in fat, low in cholesterol and low in carbohydrates which help build muscles without gaining weight from fat
