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"WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN • The wheat germ salt of hydrolyzed collagen. See Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN • See Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE LACTATE • See Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPYL ETHYDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE • See Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. WHEAT GLUTEN • Used in powders and creams as a base." - Ruth Winter, M.S., A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients (Get the book.)

"A recent analysis of 27 nut and seed products found that sesame seeds, wheat germ, pistachio nuts, and sunflower seeds have the highest concentration of phytosterols. Per 100-gram serving, sesame seeds and wheat germ contain more than 400 milligrams of phytosterols; pistachios have 279 milligrams, and sunflower seed kernels have 270 milligrams. Brazil nuts and English walnuts followed with around 100 milligrams. Want to know what effect nuts have on cholesterol? Well, so did a team of South African researchers from North-West University in Potchefstroom." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Sitosterols, a type of phytosterol, are found in all plant foods, particularly wheat germ, soybeans, corn oil, peanuts, wheat bran, and rye. Other foods that contain high levels of sitosterol are avocados, grape leaves, olive oil, corn oil, lentils, and even baking chocolate. Nuts such as macadamia nuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, and almonds are also good sources of phytosterols. wheat germ and sesame seeds contain the highest amounts of phytosterols (400 mg/100 gm of nuts), and pistachios and sunflower kernels have the next highest (280 mg/100 gm of nuts)." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Rich in insoluble fiber, B vitamins, vitamin E, and calories, wheat germ also contains octacosanol, which promotes oxygen utilization and therefore reduces fatigue and enhances overall stamina and endurance. Octacosanol extracted from wheat germ is available as a supplement. Wheat germ is highly susceptible to rancidity. Some people maintain that wheat germ must be used immediately after milling to obtain its vitamin E. Toasted wheat germ has a delicious nutty flavor, although some nutrients are destroyed by toasting. Wheat Gluten See Fu; Seitan." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"Soothing Oil Relief For hemorrhoid sufferers with persistent rectal itch, wheat germ oil can provide soothing relief—overnight. After washing the affected anal area with a mild soap, pat dry and apply wheat germ oil liberally. You might pull on some old underwear to keep the sheets dry and oil free. Alternatively, you can dab the skin around the anus with olive oil to ease bowel movements and soften the inflamed tissues near the perineum. • Essential Information Several essential oils provide hemorrhoid relief." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"To do a wheat challenge test, eliminate the following foods for five days: breads, cakes, cereal, couscous, pablum, modified corn starch, semolina, wheat germ, wheat bran, flour products, macaroni, spaghetti, vermicelli, ravioli, whole wheat flour, white flour, graham flour, pancakes, pies, bread crumbs, batter, cones, waffles, malted milk, certain soups, beer, ale, gravies and battered fish. Meat products such as sausage, hamburger, meat loaf and schnitzel may also contain wheat." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Foods high in magnesium include kelp, wheat bran, wheat germ, almonds, cashews, molasses, brewer's yeast, buckwheat, Brazil nuts, dulse, filberts, peanuts, millet, whole wheat, pecans, walnuts, rye, tofu, beet greens, and coconut. Magnesium 500-750 mg per day Manganese. Manganese may be one of the most important trace nutrients related to osteoporosis. Manganese deficiency causes a reduction in the amount of calcium laid down in the bone and thereby an increased susceptibility to fracture." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Special note: this is really delicious and no one would guess that wheat germ has been used instead of bread crumbs. As bread is a starch, it is not ideal for making stuffing for protein. wheat germ is neutral and is suitable for any starch or protein combination." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.) "WHEAT GERM STUFFING A neutral stuffing eaten with protein like chicken, turkey, fish, or vegetables like baked potatoes: 4 heaped teaspoons wheat germ 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1 large, flat mushroom, finely chopped 1 tablespoon cold-pressed olive or sunflower oil 1 organic egg yolk 1 small bunch spring onions, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 heaped teaspoon dried thyme Pinch marjoram Mary-Anns Organic Seasoning Salt or Herb Salt and a pinch nutmeg Salt and pepper Mix all ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Octacosanol extracted from wheat germ is available as a supplement. Wheat germ is highly susceptible to rancidity. Some people maintain that wheat germ must be used immediately after milling to obtain its vitamin E. Toasted wheat germ has a delicious nutty flavor, although some nutrients are destroyed by toasting. Wheat Gluten See Fu; Seitan. WHEAT GRASS JUICE Available fresh in some natural food stores, the juice from young, seven-inch-long wheat grass is high in chlorophyll, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Imagine a flavor so aggressively sweet that it borders on astringency." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"It is found in plant oils such as wheat germ oil, cottonseed oil, and soybean oil. Beta-sitosterol is the dominant phytosterol found in garlic and onions. Herbal sources include licorice root, saw palmetto, and red clover. Stigmasterol is closely related to beta-sitosterol. Soybean oil is an important source of stigmasterol and is a better source for laboratory synthesis of progesterone than is beta-sitosterol. Some herbal sources include burdock, fennel, licorice, alfalfa, anise, and sage." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"WHEAT BRAN • The broken coat of Triticum aestivum. See wheat germ. WHEAT BRAN LIPIDS • An extract of the coat of wheat. See wheat germ. WHEAT FLOUR • Milled from the kernels of wheat, Triticum aestivum. Used as an abrasive and thickener. See Wheat Starch. WHEAT GERM • Triticum vulgare. The golden germ of the wheat is high in Vitamin E. It is used by organic cosmeticians to make a face mask to counteract dry skin. Here is the formula: Crush \ cup wheat germ plus 1 tablespoon sesame seeds with a mortar and pestle or with the back of a spoon. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh olive oil and mix well." - Ruth Winter, M.S., A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients (Get the book.)

"Policosanol is a mixture of alcohols extracted from sugar cane, wheat germ, rice bran, or beeswax. Policosanol has been used to reduce total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides and to increase HDL cholesterol based on over 10 years of critical trials and 30 or so positive clinical trials. One recent metaanalysis of natural interventions for abnormal and elevared lipids concluded that policosanol is more effective than plant sterols.334 However, evidence to the benefits of policosanol is conflicting." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Servings: 1 Prep Time: 3 minutes Serving Size: 1V2 cups Total Time: 3 minutes Volume: 1V2 cups '% cup soy milk V2 cup fresh pumpkin puree (or canned pumpkin) V4 cup nonfat plain Yogurt Cheese (see recipe page 217) 2 tablespoons wheat germ or 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 1V2 tablespoons honey V2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice % teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 ice cubes Place all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Adjust the thickness with more or less ice cubes or water." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.) "What kind: SuperFoods grains—Oats, brown rice, barley, whole wheat, buckwheat, rye, millet, bulgur wheat, amaranth, quinoa, triticale, kamut, yellow corn, wild rice, spelt, whole wheat couscous and whole wheat pasta, wheat germ and ground flaxseed. How much: 3-4 servings daily (1 serving is tennis ball sized, V2-2h cup, or one 80-100 calorie slice of whole grain bread) When: Breakfast (often), either Lunch or Dinner, some snacks—and as a FlexF'lan option when the time comes. * Isn't a potato a vegetable?" - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Sesame seed and wheat germ are ranked highest in phytosterols. Pistachios and sesame seeds are the richest nut and seed sources of phytosterols, thought to fight heart disease and help reduce benign prostatic hyperplasia (swollen prostate). Home Remedies ACHES AND PAINS: Mix the juice of grated fresh ginger with an equal amount of sesame oil, dip a cotton linen into the mix, and briskly rub into the skin of the affected area. CONSTIPATION: To a mug of hot water add one tablespoon of honey and a dash of sesame oil, stir,'and repeat every morning before breakfast." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Effect of Avemar—a fermented wheat germ extract—on rheumatoid arthritis. Preliminary data. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2000 May/Jun;24(3):325-328. Carter JW, Madl R, Padula F. Wheat antioxidants suppress intestinal tumor activity in Min mice. Nutrition Research. 2006 Jan;26(l):33-38. Jacobs DR, Marquart L, Slavin J, Kushi L. Whole-grain intake and cancer: An expanded review and meta-analysis. Nutr Cancer. 1998;130:85-96. lacobs DR, Pereira MA, Meyer KA, Kushi LH." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: A study of rheumatoid arthritis patients who were given a fermented wheat germ extract in addition to their steroid therapies found significant improvement compared to steroid use alone. CANCER: A meta-analysis revealed that there is an inverse relationship between whole grain consumption and colorectal, gastric, and endometrial cancers. DIABETES: People who consume at least three servings a day of whole grain foods are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who consume less." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Some products derived from whole wheat include bulgur, cracked wheat, rolled wheat flakes, wheat berries, wheat germ, and wheat bran. To qualify as "whole wheat," the entire grain must be ground with all parts intact—the germ, endosperm, and bran. Before there were automated, mechanical grain mills, whole grains were ground between two large stones, resulting in flour that contained all three components of whole grain. A Serving of Food Lore... Wheat has been consumed for more than 12,000 years and is thought to have originated in southwestern Asia." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"WHEAT AMINO ACIDS • Used in hair and skin conditioners. See wheat germ and Amino Acids. WHEAT BRAN • The broken coat of Triticum aestivum. See wheat germ. WHEAT BRAN LIPIDS • An extract of the coat of wheat. See wheat germ. WHEAT FLOUR • Milled from the kernels of wheat, Triticum aestivum. Used as an abrasive and thickener. See Wheat Starch. WHEAT GERM • Triticum vulgare. The golden germ of the wheat is high in Vitamin E. It is used by organic cosmeticians to make a face mask to counteract dry skin." - Ruth Winter, M.S., A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients (Get the book.)

"Salmon, flaxseed, wheat germ, and the edible oils from sunflower, walnuts, and sesame all can give your body's innate detoxification systems a boost. To make sure you don't run low on glutathione, which is key to phase II, eating ample fresh fruits and vegetables will help replenish that vital supply. Phase II can further get a boost from broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, citrus fruits, cabbage, and the oils from lemon peels. (Note that some of these act as phase I inhibitors but phase II enhancers." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"The main sources of B vitamins are liver, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, and rice polishings. When supplementing, we should always look to food sources that supply the whole complex of vitamin B rather than taking the chemical versions of individual, or combination, vitamins. The body only recognizes nutrition from whole, living foods and herbs as complete vitamin sources. Iron Closely related to the B vitamins for energy production is iron. A deficiency of this mineral can lead to anemia, with symptoms such as fatigue, short attention span, weight loss, and irritability." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "The main sources of iron are red meat, liver, dried fruit, egg yolks, sardines, spinach, broccoli, wheat germ, and brown barley. Vegetarians especially can become iron deficient due to an insufficient intake of foods that contain iron. Attention should be given to ensure sufficient iron is being obtained from several different food sources or from whole food mineral supplements. RAISING OUR ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL Our magnificent human body has a tremendous ability to draw on and enhance the universal energy that is freely accessible to us all." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Per 100-gram serving, sesame seeds and wheat germ contain more than 400 milligrams of phytosterols; pistachios have 279 milligrams, and sunflower seed kernels have 270 milligrams. Brazil nuts and English walnuts followed with around 100 milligrams. Want to know what effect nuts have on cholesterol? Well, so did a team of South African researchers from North-West University in Potchefstroom." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Foods that have more arginine than lysine include gelatin, chocolate, carob, coconut, oats, whole wheat and white flour, peanuts, soybeans, and wheat germ. Best to stay away if you're having—or expecting—an outbreak. And if you want the therapeutic benefits of lysine for the prevention or control of herpes, it's best to take supplements. You're just not going to get nearly enough from food alone. Everyday Prevention Like many conditions discussed in this book, herpes has a very intimate relationship with stress. Stress makes it worse. A lot worse." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol found in almost all plants, especially in rice bran, wheat germ, corn oils, and soybeans. In clinical research it's been shown to help lower blood cholesterol, but more to the point, it's also been shown to reduce the symptoms of BPH. Four double-blind, placebo-controlled studies including 519 men and lasting from 4 to 26 weeks concluded that beta-sitosterol significantly improved urological symptoms and flow measures." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "Foods that contain folate include beans, leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, beets, wheat germ, and meat. Up to 90 percent of folic acid can be destroyed by many kinds of processing, including cooking, so a raw salad made from dark greens is a good way to go. In addition, most multivitamins have at least 400 meg of folic acid, though Fd like to see more in everyone's diet. Don't forget that B vitamins work best when they work together. Folic acid is, after all, a B vitamin and it needs its partners—B12 and B6— to effectively carry out its functions." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Recommended dietary allowance (RDA): Age 18 and younger, pregnant or nursing: 30 mg per day Age 19 and older, pregnant or nursing: 35 mg per day Food sources: wheat germ, fish, garlic Herbal sources: alfalfa, burdock root and seed, dandelion, parsley Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin). Studies show that vitamin B2 (riboflavin) depletion is common during pregnancy (up to 40 percent less at term than nonpregnant women and men), so riboflavin supplementation is recommended to prevent metabolic disturbances." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"This is why, if you want vitamin E in your diet and you want to get it from a natural source, one of the best things to do is buy wheat germ. wheat germ is, in a sense, a superfood. That's what makes it such an outstanding choice for sprinkling on cereals or oatmeal or wherever you choose to use it in your diet. The seed's energy pack So far then, we have removed the bran, which is the high fiber outer protective shell and we've removed the germ. I should mention, also, that the germ is very high in minerals and vitamins. So the only thing that we're left with now is the endosperm." - Mike Adams, The Seven Laws of Nutrition (Get the book.)

"In this way the starchy, carbohydrate-rich center, called the endosperm, is separated from both the dark, fibrous bran and the wheat embryo, called the wheat germ," writes Dr. Willett in his book Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating. "At each stage of milling, something is lost. Removing the wheat germ pulls out vitamins and unsaturated fats. Whacking away the branny outer layer removes fiber, magnesium, and more vitamins." - Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track (Get the book.)

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