Wheat Germ Oil Softgels
100 softgels
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Good source of naturally occurring, real food vitamin E
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Antioxidant properties, omega-3s & octacosanol
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From fresh, non-GMO, American wheat
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Gentle, low-heat process to retain natural nutrients
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For immunity, skin and Root Cause Protocol
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Free of common allergens and additives
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Ingredients
Non-GMO wheat germ
Softgel
Non-GMO wheat germ
Wheat germ is the wheat plant’s embryo, containing the highest amount of nutrients in the wheat kernel. This embryo eventually nourishes the new wheat plant, which is why it has so many vitamins and minerals. We source your pure Wheat Germ Oil from the freshest non-GMO wheat, grown in North America.
Softgel
Gelatin from bovine, glycerin, purified water.
Non-GMO wheat germ
Non-GMO wheat germ
Wheat germ is the wheat plant’s embryo, containing the highest amount of nutrients in the wheat kernel. This embryo eventually nourishes the new wheat plant, which is why it has so many vitamins and minerals. We source your pure Wheat Germ Oil from the freshest non-GMO wheat, grown in North America.
Softgel
Softgel
Gelatin from bovine, glycerin, purified water.
FAQ
Is this product free of common allergens?
Yep. Smidge® Wheat Germ Oil does not contain milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, yeast, corn or soy.
It should be avoided if you have grain or wheat allergies, or celiac disease. Please note that this supplement does contain wheat.
Can people with grain allergies take Smidge® Wheat Germ Oil capsules?
Because Smidge® Wheat Germ Oil is minimally processed to preserve the natural nutrients, the oil may contain trace amounts of gluten and should be avoided by those with celiac disease and severe wheat allergies.*
Can I take this product on a gluten-free diet?
You can take Smidge® Wheat Germ Oil while on a gluten-free diet, as it’s sourced from the embryo of the wheat plant and not the grain.* This product is also compatible with ancestral diets and protocols like keto and GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome).*
Why is Wheat Germ Oil not Paleo?
Strictly speaking, the Paleo diet excludes all grains, including wheat. Wheat Germ Oil is a naturally occurring vitamin E supplement for those looking to get their vitamins from real foods. And it doesn’t contain any grains.
Is wheat a Non-GMO food?
Yes. The good news is that all wheat in the United States, and any other country, is non-GMO! While many corn and bean crops are genetically modified, wheat is not.*
Why not get my vitamin E by eating leafy greens, nuts and seeds?
That’s one way to do it. But Smidge® Wheat Germ Oil is more efficient. It far exceeds the vitamin E content of all other foods. (See next question.)* No preparation is required and it’s easy to consume at home or away.
How does wheat germ oil stack up nutritionally to other vitamin E rich foods?
One tablespoon of wheat germ oil provides 15.9 mg of vitamin E. The next best food source, sunflower seeds, provides only 7.4 mg per ounce, while peanut butter comes in at a mere 2.9 mg in every 2 tablespoons. Please note that the serving size of Smidge® Wheat Germ Oil is just 3 softgels, as a little goes a long way.
Where is Smidge® Wheat Germ Oil sourced and crafted?
The wheat in your oil is harvested in North America, and the final product is produced here, too!
Tell me more about the other vitamin E supplements derived from soy.
Little known tidbit: most supplemental tocopherols are derived from soy, with the U.S. being the top crop producer. Soy is naturally high in gamma-tocopherol, so when alpha-tocopherol is required, as is typical for most multivitamins, manufacturers convert soy-derived gamma-tocopherol to alpha-tocopherol. This means that most alpha-tocopherol supplements are not natural, but at best, semi-synthetic. With the main advantage of synthetic vitamin E being low cost, its clinical use is desirable, partially because these forms are alien to the human body.*
How do synthetic vitamin E supplements differ from Wheat Germ Oil?
There are two different types of vitamin E called isomers. Isomers are molecules with the same chemical formula but different chemical structures. The synthetic isomer of vitamin E is called Dl-alpha-tocopherol acetate, and it’s a byproduct of petrochemical-dependent manufacturing.*
There are several issues with synthetic vitamins and synthetic vitamin E. To start, they’re less effective and bioavailable than the natural forms you can get from food.* Further, the synthetic form of vitamin E can cause health issues in other parts of the body.*
The natural source of vitamin E is called D-alpha-tocopherol and is in wheat germ, seeds, nuts, spinach and many other whole foods.
What is wheat germ?
Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat plant, and it contains the highest amount of nutrients in the wheat kernel. This embryo eventually nourishes the new wheat plant, which is why it has so many vitamins and minerals.