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.

Healthy Habits, Healthy Skin.

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

Wheat in the Fields

Wheat germ contains gluten which many people are allergic to.

References

• Benefits of Wheat Germ
• Baking with Wheat Germ

Resources

• Wheat Germ Banana Muffin Recipe