{"id":164498,"date":"2022-12-08T11:35:49","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T11:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=164498"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:35:41","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-wheat-germ-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-wheat-germ-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Wheat Germ Oil: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Wheat Germ Oil<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Wheat Germ Oil<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Wheat Germ Oil for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Wheat Germ Oil?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Wheat Germ Oil<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Wheat Germ Oil<\/a><\/li>
Interaction with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe demand for vegetable oil has risen rapidly due to the awareness of vegetable oil as food and nutraceuticals (health-enhancing food). Cereals are an essential mode of a balanced nutrition. Some cereals like wheat (Triticum aestivum<\/em>), commonly known as ghehu, <\/em>have gained much popularity due to their ability to be grounded into flour. Wheat germ is a by product derived from wheat milling process. Wheat germ is used in the cosmetic, food and medical industry. Egypt is one of the largest producers of wheat germ. Wheat germ oil has a slightly nutty, pleasantly grainy, sweet flavour with several potential uses1<\/a><\/sup>. Let us look at some health benefits of wheat germ oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The vitamin E in wheat germ oil may help protect against age-related macular degeneration. source: American Optometric Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Wheat germ oil is a natural source of phytosterols, which may help lower cholesterol levels. source: Cleveland Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Consuming wheat germ oil may help improve fertility and reproductive health. source: PubMed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Wheat germ oil is a natural source of octacosanol, a compound that may improve exercise performance. source: National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Wheat Germ Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWheat germ oil may contain several bioactive compounds like phytosterols, policosanol, lipids, sterols, triterpenols and many more 2<\/a><\/sup>. Additionally, wheat germ oil 3<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup> may have the following nutrients:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy<\/strong>: 884 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats<\/strong>: 100 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fatty Acids (Unsaturated)<\/strong>: 18.8 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fatty Acids (Monounsaturated)<\/strong>: 15.1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fatty Acids (Polyunsaturated)<\/strong>: 61.7 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Choline<\/strong>: 20 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E: <\/strong>149 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K<\/strong>: 24.7 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Carotenoids<\/strong>: 12.23 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lutein<\/strong>: 2.95 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u03b2-Carotene<\/strong>: 2.42 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Other Carotenoids<\/strong>: 6.89 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Steryl Ferulate<\/strong>: 48.8 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Vitamins present in wheat germ oil:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A (retinol)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3 (niacin)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)<\/a>5<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Wheat germ oil contains many vitamins and minerals including vitamin E, Selenium, and Zinc? Vitamin E along with Selenium might aid in improving sperm motility. Additionally, zinc plays an important role in maintaining overall sperm health 10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Wheat Germ Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Several studies show that wheat germ oil may possess the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may be an antioxidant 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the ability to inhibit the growth of the bacteria 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-inflammatory properties (may reduce swelling)2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have properties to lower cholesterol levels 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may possess properties to increase the blood flow 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may protect against breast cancer 6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have properties to protect the heart 7<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may possess wound-healing properties 8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Wheat germ oil is a great source of many nutrients needed for smooth functioning of the body? Vitamin E might help in improving symptoms of mild cognitive impairment in older patients. The presence of vitamin E can aid in improving cognitive function in older patients and patients with dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease 11<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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