Question 1

what is wheat germ?

Accepted Answer

Not a bacteria : Wheat germ is a part of the wheat kernel. The germ is only a very small part of the kernel, approximately 2 ½ percent in total. The word germ does not have anything to do with bacteria; it simply refers to germination. The germ is the reproductive part that germinates and forms the wheat grass.
Wheat germ is very high in protein.
In fact, wheat germ contains 23 nutrients.

Question 2

what amount wheat germ am i allowed to eat per day?

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52 calories per 2TBL: Wheat germ doesn’t have an exact daily recommendation. You may need to start out with a small amount, such as 1 tablespoon a day.  Wheat germ can help you meet your fiber needs, which is favorable for regularity, but disruptive for bowel functions, if you don’t normally consume fiber. For every 1,000 calories you get from food, you need 14 grams of fiber.

Question 3

the valve of wheat germ in health?

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Good stuff!: Wheat germ has lots of fiber & protein both of which are good for your health. Check out http://nutritiondata.Self.Com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/5743/2. Notice that amounts of fiber & protein change depending upon serving size.

Question 4

is nutritional yeast same as wheat germ?

Accepted Answer

No: They are 2 different entities.

Question 5

can you really lose weight eating wheat germ in lettuce wraps?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss anytime: Losing weight has nothing to do with what you eat, a recent study showed. If you follow a diet that lowers your consumption of calories, you will lose weight whether it is high fat or low fat, high protein or low carb. It's basic math: eat less, weigh less. www.ncbi.nlm. Gov/pmc/articles/pmc2763382/.

Question 6

whats the difference between wheat germ oil and wheat bran oil?

Accepted Answer

Bran vs Germ: A whole grain includes all three parts of the wheat kernel: 
1) The endosperm (the bran) 
2) The outer layer 
3) The embryo (the germ)

Wheat germ is the most nutritious component of the wheat kernel. The oil is also nutrient-packed, which makes it particularly well-suited to moisturizing and soothing your skin.

Question 7

does wheat germ oil increase unwanted effect if applied to skin?

Accepted Answer

Clarify: Will wheat germ oil increase what unwanted effect? Please re-ask and provide clarification.

Question 8

could wheat germ has both dha and epa?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Available sources for DHA and EPA include egg yolk and fish oils.

Question 9

can i take multivitamins, ginsing tablets and wheat germ oil tablets at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Sure.: Typically, there should not be any interaction between the 3 suplements.

Question 10

does wheat germ oil aid infertility?

Accepted Answer

No: Sorry 'no, ' wheat germ oil doesn't affect any aspect of fertility at all.

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