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Uses of Wheat Germ Oil

Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat kernel. The oil extracted from it has many skin care, health and dietary uses.

  1. Features

    • The oil is a dark amber color and much thicker than vegetable oils. It has a strong odor and is high in vitamin E and iron.

    Dietary Use

    • It is good drizzled on salads and pasta and mixed in salad dressings.

    In Massage Oil

    • Wheat germ oil has preservative properties due to its vitamin E content and is used for this purpose in some massage oils. It only needs to be between 5 to 10 percent of the complete oil blend.

    Skin Care

    • The oil's richness and high vitamin E content helps relieve dry, cracked skin. It is used in small quantities in skin care preparations.

    Drawbacks

    • Wheat germ is more expensive because of the production process. It degrades quickly when exposed to high temperatures.

    Other Health Benefits

    • Researchers are studying the affect of wheat germ on cardiovascular health because of its essential fatty acid content as well as possible muscle performance enhancement properties.

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