Do hemp seeds have nutritional benefits?

The small seeds of the hemp plant are full of healthy nutrients but not all the claims about this superfood have been backed by science. — dpa

Hemp seeds, the latest would-be superfood to have found its way into kitchens around the world, are a welcome addition to muesli, homemade bread and other dishes, in the eyes of nutritionists.

But not everything that consumers are being told about these seeds on health blogs or product packaging is scientifically verifiable – and not everyone should eat them.