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Basic Information
Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat grain located at the
lower end. It is derived from both root and shoot.
Chemicals this supplement contains:
Calcium
Copper
Manganese
Magnesium
Most B vitamins
Octacosanol
Phosphorus
Vitamin E (one of the richest natural sources)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Excellent nutritional source of chemicals listed above.
Miscellaneous information:
Wheat germ is available in food and as flakes to mix with other
foods. It is also available as oil, which should be kept tightly
covered and refrigerated.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats muscular dystrophy.
Improves physical stamina and performance.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
No contraindications if you are not pregnant and do not take
amounts larger than manufacturer's recommended dosage.
Consult your doctor if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any supplement is
hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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