Now Wheat Germ Oil - 100 Softgels

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WHEAT GERM OIL SOFTGELS FROM NOW FOODS

NOW Wheat Germ Oil is a nutritional oil derived from expeller-pressed non-GMO wheat germ. It is an excellent source of Octacosanol, an alcohol fatty acid naturally occurring in wheat germ. It is also a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E. [SOFTGEL]

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Each softgel contains:

1130 mg: Wheat Germ Oil (Triticum aestivum L.) (Kernel)

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Gelatin, Glycerin, and Water.

Important Information:

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you are hypersensitive or allergic to wheat.

Format

Softgels

100 Softgels

Dosage

Adult Dosage: Take 1 softgel capsule daily.

Product Information:

Source of vitamin E
Supports Cardiovascular health
Great source of Omega 3
Excellent source of octacosanol
Easy to swallow softgel
Free from corn, dairy, eggs, nuts, soy. Non-GMO

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The Power of vitamin E

As an antioxidant, vitamin E is an essential ally against pollution, aging, toxins and other causes of free radical damage. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps ensure the stability and integrity of cellular tissues and prevents their damage from free radicals.It is well known for the prevention of cardiovascular disease because it decreases platelet aggregation, thus allowing the blood to flow more freely and bring oxygen to the tissues more easily. Vitamin E's antioxidant properties also help in cell growths, which can result from free radicals damaging cellular genetic material. Cataracts are caused by free radical damage of the lens of the eye and therefore vitamin E can treat cataracts. Vitamin E is believed to be an anti-aging vitamin because as an antioxidant it protects the body against environmental pollutants other substances that and lead to aging. Vitamin E has been used to treat many conditions including infertility, PMS, fibrocystic breasts, anemia, Alzheimer's disease and atherosclerosis.

Omega 3
They are essential because they have to be taken in through diet, in order to have their many medicinal effects. Both flax and hemp seed/oils are the highest vegetable sources of omega 3, Alpha linolenic acid (ALA), considered a short chain fatty acid.

Fish and fish oils contain EPA and DHA omega, long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In the human body, under optimal conditions, we can convert a certain amount of ALA to DHA and EPA. However, it is not always the case that we have excess ALA to convert, and it has been shown that our conversion process is very inefficient, converting anywhere from only 5% - 20% of what is needed. Women are said to be slightly more efficient at this conversion process than men.

For vegans, especially, this can make it virtually impossible to get adequate amounts of DHA and EPA. Fish and fish oils are by far the most most easy to find and highest source of these essential fats. That being said, recently, some supplement companies have released an algae based DHA source. Research is also looking into sachi inchi, a plant native to the Amazon rainforest, high in omega 3 fatty acids.