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What is wheat germ oil?

Wheat germ oil

Wheat grain is made up of 4 components gluten, germ, endosperm and bran. Two more important components are germ and bran.

Wheat bran is the hardest outer covering of wheat kernel and germ is the nutrient-rich core having veraity of nutrients exist there. Germ makes up about 8% of the total kernel.

Wheat germ oil is produced from the nutrient-dense core known as germ or embryo that feeds plants to grow. So, it is clear that the most of ingredients, compounds and chemicals used or needed are found in the germ.

Basically, the germ is the byproduct of agricultural commodities containing 10-14% of oil which is then extracted by the process of solvent extraction and pressing.

This oil has a lot of applications in our daily life from medical to therapeutic purposes because it is rich in nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and other related compounds.

Wheat germ oil components:

Wheat germ oil is one of the natural products which is rich in nutrients. It is made of phytosterol and triglycerides. Then these triglycerides are split into fatty acids including linoleic acid (vitamin E), linolenic acid (omega 3), and oleic acid (provitamin A). It has healthy plant protein, fibre, vitamins, and other minerals such as zinc, iron and potassium. At the same time, it contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial components.

Nutritional Facts:

These are nutritional facts of wheat germ oil with 100g ()  serving.  Wheat germ oil has 0 carbs which means it doesn’t have sugar and ultimately zero glycemic level which means no effect on blood sugar level.

In the case of fat, it is a rich source of good fat (polyunsaturated fatty acid) because it contains both omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

In addition, wheat germ oil is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals it is estimated that a single serving of it fulfils about 135% of daily vitamin E intake.

Calorie

884 Kcal

Energy

3699 KJ

Total lipid content

100 g

Choline

20 mg

Vitamin E

24.7 mg

Vitamin K

24.7 μg

Saturated Fatty acid

18.8 g

carbohydrate

0 g

Health benefits of wheat germ oil:

Wheat germ oil benefits health

1.    Treat heart diseases:

As it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid, it helps to treat heart attack, stroke and other related diseases by lowering bad cholesterol levels.

Omega 3 fatty acids boost the process of degradation of fatty acids, thereby reducing the serum triglycerides level.

It increases good health which ensures proper circulation of the blood, metabolism and healing process. It rests on heart rate and blood pressure.  

It is suggested that linolenic acid plays an important role in suppressing blood pressure and increasing nitric acid production which acts as a powerful pump for the heart.

Polysterol is also the main component of wheat germ oil which reduces the cholesterol level by reducing absorption.

But it also has omega-6 fatty acid which if consumed in large amounts will cause high cholesterol levels.

2.    Anti-ageing:

It reduces ageing symptoms by removing dry and dull skin, wrinkles, pores and other dark spots. Omega 3 fatty acids provide nourishment to the skin by treating damaged skin.

Wheat germ is considered a rich source of vitamin E which is act as an antioxidant. It helps in nourishing the skin and boosts blood flow which excretes anti-inflammation. It also prevents the biological membrane from oxidation reactions and also protects from damaging

Wheat germ oil has a large amount of antioxidant that not only benefits the skin but also the whole body. It neutralized the free radicle that prevents the body from chronic diseases. Applying wheat germ oil to the skin reduces stress, increase collagen formation in the cells, and treat dark spot.

3.     Prevent hair fall:

Vitamin E especially linoleic acid and other antimicrobial agents help to treat hair woes. It provides essential nutrients to the root of the hair and gives them thick growth and ultimately reduces the hair fall problem.

4.     Anti-diabetic effect:

One of the major components/nutrients in wheat germ oil is magnesium which has anti-diabetic properties.  It regulates the blood sugar level in our bodies. It also has the property to reduce oxidative damage.

5.     Improve  immune system:

Our immune system required several vitamins for proper functioning. So, wheat germ oil provides a major part of it the body. It contains vitamin E, folic acid, selenium, and magnesium. These promote health by growing new cells and increasing the overall level of energy.

 

 

 

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