Viobin Wheat Germ Oil is unrefined vegetable oil made from fresh, high quality wheat germ. Viobin Wheat Germ Oil is made from only the freshest North American wheat germ, by their exclusive cold process method that extracts and preserves more of the natural nutrients, flavor and aroma.

Viobin Wheat Germ Oil is the richest naturally occurring source of Vitamin E and also supplies an abundance of nutrients including Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids, phosphatides, phytosterols, and octacosanol. These nutrients can be beneficial by increasing endurance, lowering cholesterol levels, oxygenating tissues, reducing high altitude stress and assisting with muscular dystrophies and other neuromuscular disorders. Viobin Wheat Germ Oil is unrefined and abundant in natural waxes and phospholipids. 1 teaspoon of Viobin Wheat Germ Oil contains approximately 10 IU of Vitamin E.

Fatty Acid Composition

• Oleic (Omega 9) 15%
• Linoleic (Omega 6) 57%
• Linolenic (Omega 3) 9%
• Omega 6: Omega 3 is approximately 6:1

What is Wheat Germ? A grain of wheat is also known as the 'wheat kernel' or 'wheat berry'. This is the seed that grows into wheat grass as we see it in fields. Wheat germ is a very small part of a grain of wheat - approx 2.5% of the weight. The word 'germ' refers to germination, which is the reproductive part of the kernel that germinates and forms the wheat grass. You can add wheat germ to foods like protein shakes, cereals, toast or as part of general cooking.

Wheat germ is a good source of:

• B vitamins such as folate, niacin, thiamin, and vitamin B6
• Calcium
• Complex carbs
• Fiber
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Phosphorous
• Potassium
• Protein
• Selenium
• Vitamin E
• Zinc