Skin Benefits of Wheat Germ

Wheat germ is a part of the wheat kernel. Germ refers to germination. Wheat germ can be found in health food stores, roasted, fresh or as an oil.

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Features

• Wheat germ has many health benefits. It's full of B vitamins, calcium, fiber, protein and vitamin E.

Benefits

• Wheat germ is beneficial for healthy hair and skin because of the large quantities of vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells from ultra-violet light and environmental stress.

Fun Fact

• Inventor Wayne Rice, filed for a patent in 1979 claiming, "The present invention relates to a new food product comprising defatted, extruded wheat germ which has a crunchy and crisp texture and a palatable, light, and mildly nut-like flavor, which product is stable and has good shelf life in the presence of air at room temperature."

Considerations

• The nutty flavor makes it a great addition on top of cereals or yogurt.
  Athletes and bodybuilders will often take wheat germ as an addition to their supplements due to the naturally high protein levels.

Warning

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  Wheat germ contains gluten which many people are allergic to.