The germ is the “heart” of the cereal kernel, the embryo of the seed. Wheat germ is often a by-product of the milling that produces refined grain products.Wheat germ is one of the most nutritional products available. In fact, wheat germ contains 23 nutrients, and has more nutrients per ounce than any other vegetable or grain.
- Wheat germ is very high in protein. It contains around 28 percent protein and has more protein than can be found in most meat products. The human body needs protein in order to repair tissue damage and to help minerals and nutrients reach our cells.
- Wheat Germ always has provided an impressive bundle of nutrients including vitamin E, folate, phosphorus, thiamin(B1), riboflavin(B2),niacin(B3),zinc and magnesium,vitamin A etc.It contains more potassium and iron than any other food source.Vitamins B1 and B3 are very important to maintain energy levels and maintain healthy muscles, organs, hair and skin.
- Wheat germ is a nutrition standout. It’s one of the best sources of folic acid. That’s good news, since it’s recommended that all women of childbearing age get sufficient amounts of this nutrient to prevent neural-tube birth defects.
- Folic acid reduces a compound in your body called homocysteine. Lower levels of homocysteine have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis bone fractures, and dementia.
- Another important vitamin found in wheat germ is vitamin E. Vitamin E is a very important antioxidant. It is helpful in preventing the body’s aging process and also to prevent heart disease. Vitamin E also helps to prevent blood clots and is needed to strengthen the body’s immune system.
- Wheat germ also contains a phytonutrient called L-ergothioneine, which is a powerful antioxidant that is not destroyed by cooking.
- The fiber boost you get from wheat germ is phenomenal hence gives the benefit of providing fibre in a diet.
- Wheat germ is fat-fighting and can be part of any wieght loss program.
- Wheat germ has been found to be very beneficial in order to keep the body in tip top condition. Wheat germ, due to its high concentration of complex carbohydrates and protein aids in gaining muscle.
- It can be used by athletes in their diet to improve cardiovascular function and improve endurance levels. Body builders can also add wheat germ to their diets in order to bulk up and maintain the nutritional levels they need to perform.
Wheat germ oil is extracted from the germ of the wheat kernel.Wheat germ oil is also very high in Vitamin E and has the highest content of Vitamin E of any food that does not undergo prior preparation or vitamin fortification.
It is available in many super markets.It can be added in the breakfast cereals or porridges.It can also be added in Pre-exercise drinks or in smoothies.It can also be added to our bed time glass of warm milk which can help us to sleep better.
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great article…before i workout i make a wheat germ shake.
1 egg
1 cup of milk
1 banana
2 table spoons of wheat germ
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I too am intrested in making use of wheat germ and its benefits, I was disappointed when I searched for it in some the supermarkets in bangalore, I was not able to find it.. please, if you know where it is available in Bangalore do tell
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Super markets such as More, Nilgiris do stock up with it…The company name is Elite….Try for it….Good luck!!!!
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Sudhi Reply:
June 18th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Hey, Sanjana…Even I would like to have Wheat Germ. Please let me know where it is available.
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
June 19th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Try all the major super markets…I am sure you will find it there.
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Sudhi Reply:
June 19th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Sanjana, is Germinated Wheat and Wheat Germ one and the same…If it is yes then it is available at Niligris on Airport Road at Golden Enclave. Also does Germinated Wheat or Wheat Germ help in hair growth?/
Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
June 20th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Wheat germ is not the same as germinated wheat. Germination is nothing but sprouting. Wheat germ is the embryo or the inner most part of whole wheat. It is very good for overall health for both hair and skin. You need to eat enough protein too as hair is nothing but protein.
abhi Reply:
June 19th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Hi Sanjana,
I have searched almost all the major supermarkets in bangalore(spar,nilgiri,more…….)Its not available anywhere.It would be a great help if you can tell us exact place where its currently available
Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
June 20th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Sorry, I am not familiar with Bangalore supermarkets. So I cannot help you out.
I have inquired Wheatgerm in Niligiries , But I didn’t found over there , &I placed an order to Hodgson’s mill also using Credit card . I didn’t received so far.
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Sudhi Reply:
June 18th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Hey Rajesh, Did you get wheat germ? Even I would like to have one. Please let me know at arsudhindra@rediffmail.com
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udupi krishna rao Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:43 am
if any one in Bangalore needs “Wheat Germ” ill provide it against order. My Contact No. is 9481904656
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Ranjitha Reply:
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Hey i am also hunting for wheat germ .. but no luck . by the way how do i order? how much does it cost.. i need to order one. thanks!
Ranjitha
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shweta Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Hi,I am also in bangalore but not able to find out wheat germ powder in any supermarkets.Please help me out, my email address is archshweta2007@rediffmail.com
I have enquired for Wheat germ and wheat germ oil in Nilgiris, Namdhari’s in Bangalore. But none of them have this oil. Nilgiris has a non edible oil form in small quantity which can be used for external application. I have tried searching in google but i did not find any.
Pls let me know from where i can buy this. I stay in Bangalore
Thanks
Raj
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Sudhi Reply:
June 19th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Raj, I did check with my tricologist and he advised me that Germinated Wheat and Wheat Germ is one, and this is available in Niligris on Airport Road in Golden Enclave.
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
June 20th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Germination is done by soaking while wheat germ is obtained on breaking open the wheat grain and is the inner most part of the wheat grain.
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Hi i m searching wheatgerm in bangalore if somebody knows please let me know in which store i can get it.
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Hi Friends,
I am frm Bangalore. I got wheat germ in Jayanagar Nilgiri’s. I think its in the 4th blk. I got it in a powder form. Its not an oil. Yu can mix it with wheat flour & make chappatis.
try out.
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
July 16th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Great!!! Now all my beloved wheat germ hunters, You know where to find it!!!!
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Ranjitha Reply:
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Hey thats great news!! thanks for sharing the info.. finally my hunt ends..
Thanks
Ranjitha
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Is ‘Germinated Wheat Bran’ and ‘Wheat Germ’ the same? I got a box of ‘Bagrry’s Germinated Wheat Bran’ from Big Bazaar. It’s a dry powder which can be mixed with almost anything and had. Is it the right stuff?
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hi sanjana,
plz tell some other sources for hair growth.
regards,
vivek.
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Bagrry’s and Aims in India make wheat bran from germinated wheat. It is more healthy and more nutritious than bran made from milling whole wheat because the phytic acid is neutralized and the aflatoxins are neutralized by the germination of the wheat.
Germinated wheat bran is not available in the US. I have searched all of the Indian grocery stores online and cannot find any.
I would like to know a source for 2 or 3 400gm boxes of Bagrry’s Germinated Wheat Bran that can ship to the US.
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Dear Friends,
I am regularly buying wheat germ oil for my products, it is tested in our laboratory. If any one interested in buying it. I can send them by courier. I am located in Gujarat. Cost will be 1200/- + Courier Charges Per kg. Minimum qty. will be 500 gm. Email me at evergood.in@gmail.com , if anybody is interested. Valid: Till 16-April-2010
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Hi i m searching wheatgerm in bangalore if somebody knows please let me know in which store i can get it.
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Sudhindra Reply:
June 30th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Hello,
You can contact Krishna @ 9841904656. He provides you the delivery for the wheat germ at your doorstep
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