| Synonyms | myopone cav-ecol unidermwgo Oils,wheat WHEAT GERM OIL oils,wheatgerm wheat gern oil WHEAT GERM EXTRACT |
| CAS | 68917-73-7 |
| Density | 0.93g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | RJ3725000 |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Introduction | wheat germ is a by-product in the process of wheat milling, products made by a certain processing technology. Wheat germ oil is called "liquid gold", rich in unsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols, carotenoids, etc., have the effect of scavenging free radicals and antioxidant. Therefore, wheat germ oil is not only edible, but also can be used as cosmetics and medicinal. Although wheat germ oil is a natural and healthy product, its yield is low and the cost is high. In addition, at present, China's wheat germ oil mainly depends on import, which is valuable. |
| Main component | the main component is the glycerides of oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and stearic acid, containing a small amount of sitosterol, lecithin, allantoin, arginine, amylase, maltase, protease and trace vitamin B, wheat germ containing plant agglutinin. The main components are oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and stearic acid glycerides, containing a small amount of sitosterol, lecithin, allantoin, arginine, amylase, maltase, protease and trace vitamin B, wheat germ contains lectins. After analysis, oleic acid 45%, linoleic acid 48%, more than vitamin A, D, E, vitamin A beta carotene and enzymes, gamma oryzanol, etc. 1. Protein the protein content in wheat germ is as high as about 30%, and the composition ratio of essential amino acids in wheat germ protein is basically close to the ideal model value promulgated by FAO/WHO, which contains 8 kinds of amino acids necessary for human body, is a complete protein. In particular, it contains lysine, which is extremely deficient in general cereals, and contains lysine 205mg per 100g of germ, which is several tens of times higher than that of rice and flour. Lysine can effectively promote the growth and development of young children. 2. Fat: wheat germ fat content of more than 10%, in addition, also contains 1.38% phospholipids (mainly cephalin and lecithin and 4% of unsaponifiable matter, the main component of wheat germ is linoleic acid, oleic acid and linolenic acid and other unsaturated fatty acids, accounting for 84% of the total, of which the most important essential fatty acids-linoleic acid content as high as 50%, α-linoleic acid for 22.32%,β-linoleic acid 29.99%, Α-linolenic acid was 1.83%,β-linolenic acid was 1.72% and oleic acid was 28.14%. From the point of view of nutrition, the oil of wheat germ is very ideal in composition, in which linoleic acid can react with cholesterol in human blood vessels to prevent arteriosclerosis, it plays an important role in regulating human blood pressure, lowering serum cholesterol, preventing cardiovascular diseases, and preventing skin lesions and reproductive function lesions caused by metabolic disorders. 3. Vitamin: the variety of vitamin in wheat germ, rich in content, the content of vitamin E as high as 69mg/ 100g, ranking first in all plant food resources, and is the full price of vitamin E, including Alpha, the proportion of beta body is large, each accounting for about 60% and 35%, which is unmatched by other foods. Natural Vitamin E is an extremely valuable nutrient, can prevent human aging, hypertension, cancer and other diseases, to prevent skin freckles, acne and maintain human fertility function has a special role, it plays an important role in ensuring human health. 4. Other ions: wheat germ is rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, copper, magnesium and other minerals, necessary for the human body, more comprehensive varieties, in particular, the content of trace elements such as selenium is higher than that of other foods, and the iron content in wheat germ per 100g is about 12mg. These trace elements play an important role in promoting the growth and development of children. |
| Source | wheat germ oil: also known as vitamin E, also known as tocopherol. Wheat germ oil is a precious vegetable oil, it is not easy to take, ten tons of wheat can extract a kilogram of wheat germ oil, the cost is very high. In addition, it also contains precious plant factors, which is not comparable to other VE. |
| efficacy | 1. Endocrine regulation, protection of skin cells, prevention of color spots, dark spots and pigmentation. 2. Antioxidant effect, reduce the generation of lipid peroxide, promote the skin moisturizing function, make the skin moist. 3. Promote metabolism and skin renewal, anti-wrinkle, anti-wrinkle, anti-skin aging. 4. Mediate blood lipids, soften blood vessels, prevent arteriosclerosis, prevent cardiovascular disease, stroke, constipation, etc. 5. Adjuvant treatment of hyperglycemia, lowering blood pressure, delaying aging. 6. Prevent vitamin A, C and lipid oxidation in the body, resist air pollution, protect the lungs, anti-cancer effect. Vitamin E is a very important vasodilator and anticoagulant, can accelerate wound healing, prevention and treatment of blood coagulation, the treatment of anemia. Local trauma is the external use of drugs (can be absorbed through the skin) and medication, can prevent scars, Beauty hair. |
| Application | 1. Wheat germ oil has antioxidant properties, anti-aging, anti-wrinkle. In beauty applications, it can lose weight, eliminate black spots, freckles, wrinkles and scars. Thus, it is possible to process and produce a variety of products. 2. Skin health products, with 1Qllll wheat germ oil 2~5 drops of lavender/Geranium/rosemary-for neutral skin, use 10 II d wheat germ oil 2~5 drops of lavender/Geranium/bergamot/lemon-apply to oily skin, use 10 ml wheat germ oil 2-5 drops of lavender/geranium, ylang ylang-apply to dry skin, lO Hll wheat germ oil 2~5 drops lavender/Rose/Jasmine/Orange Flower/citrus_heavy for sensitive skin. Skin health products in the proper massage after the effect will be better. 3. Wheat germ oil can be made into oral capsules, oral use in El normal life, can also be directly chewing food, can prevent vitamin deficiency caused by the disease, but also can prevent cardiovascular disease and chronic diabetes. 4. Wheat germ oil can also be made by adding some instant starch or protein powder powder powder daily oral drinking, can also play a role in medical and health care. 5. Wheat germ oil can also be made into a variety of dairy products through the mixing and homogenization of the liquid, which has a wide range of uses in the edible processing industry and the beverage industry. |
| applicable population | 1. Daily health care for healthy people. 2, increased color spots, dry skin aging, rough skin, spots. 3, tumor patients and patients in chemotherapy. 4, endocrine disorders, skin premature aging, upset Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders of women. 5, infertility patients and habitual abortion, taking contraceptives, hormones or pregnant and lactating women. 6, to maintain cardiovascular health in the elderly, the obvious aging period. 7. Patients with varicose veins, arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. 8. The immune system function is low. 9. Prevention and improvement of diabetes and cancer in demand. |