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wheat germ
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definition

wheat germ:

Ayurvedic:

Chinese:
» qualities: cold, pungent
» actions: affects Heart and Small Intestine, assists Yang, regulates Qi, clears Heat, tonifies Yin, removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), relieves mental depression

naturopathic:

biochemical: high in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc; vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, E and folic acid
» form: toasted wheat germ
» portion: 1 ounce
» calories (kcal): 108
» weight (g): 28
» water (%): 5.7
» protein (g): 8.3
» fat (g): 3
» carbohydrates (g): 14.1
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 2.5
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0.5
» calories from fat (%): 25
» cholesterol (mg):
» dietary fiber (g): 3
» vitamin A (RE):
» vitamin A (IU):
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.47
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.23
» vitamin B3 (mg): 1.6
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.28
» vitamin B12 (mcg):
» vitamin C (mg): 2
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg): 100
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.39
» sodium (mg): 1
» potassium (mg): 268
» calcium (mg): 13
» phosphorus (mg): 325
» magnesium (mg): 91
» iron (mg): 2.58
» zinc (mg): 4.73
» copper (mg): 0.176
» manganese (mg): 5.66

Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 294


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