Benefits of Wheat Germ

Wheat kernals are comprised of four parts: the brush, the endosperm, the bran, and the germ. The germ is the reproductive part that germinates to grow into a plant, and the bran is the hard, outer layer of the grain. Wheat germ is very high in Vitamin E, folate, phosphorous, thiamin, zinc, magnesium, and fatty acids, and the bran is a good source of fiber. The germ and the bran are removed to make flour for white bread, sacrificing valuable nutrients in the process.

Benefits & Effects of Wheat Germ

Vitamins & Nutrients found in Wheat Germ (Click for details)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) helps your nervous system send messages to and from your brain. B6 also helps your body break down the protein from the foods you eat.

If you don’t have enough B6 vitamins, you would be likely to suffer from depression, high blood pressure, water retention and more.

Protein foods are high in B6. Mainly meat, nuts, wheat germ, brown rice, beans, peas, bananas, brussel sprouts, halibut, avocado, cantaloupe, tomatoes, roast beef, cottage cheese.

Vitamin BP (Choline)

Vitamin Bp (choline) is an essential nutrient that can be found in beef liver, eggs, cod fish, chicken, milk, soy lecithin, cauliflower, spinach, wheat germ, kidney beans, grapefruit, brown rice, peanuts, and almonds.

Not getting enough Vitamin Bp in your diet can cause neurological disorders, liver disease, and clogging of the arteries.

Disclaimer:

For best results, fresh, organic foods are recommended.
Foods are most nutritious in their raw form, unless heating is required.
Food sources are recommended over supplements, but in the event you must use supplements, be sure to purchase them from a reputable source. In the U.S., supplements are not regulated by the FDA.
"Everything in moderation" is a good rule of thumb. Don't shock your system by eating dozens of apples (or anything) in one day. A balanced, yet varied diet is the goal.

As with medicine, there are no guarantees. Preventative steps can help prevent illness and possibly prolong lives, but there are many contributing factors and variables which can sometimes produce unexpected results.
Do research and consult your physician before making any serious changes to your diet or taking supplements. Discuss any allergies or concerns you may have. If you are taking any prescriptions or medications, this is especially important.
The information presented here is based on my research and years of note-taking. What started as a short list of cures for friends and family has grown into a full and very complex database, yet is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits of eating healthy foods. This list is a work in progress and by no means complete. My goal is to help people suffering from various ailments, with a secondary goal of spreading the news about the miraculous healing power of foods. Use this information as a launchpad into your new healthy life.