Wheat germ oil is a vegetable oil obtained by cold pressing and without solvents of the embryo of the caryopsis of T riticum aestivum, a plant of the Graminaceae family . Rich in vitamin E, mineral salts and essential fatty acids , 55-60% of which are linoleic acid, it has a cholesterol-lowering action, effective in controlling cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
Wheat germ oil is also a powerful antioxidant and thus protects against the formation of free radicals, promotes fatigue resistance and reduces oxygen debt during physical activity. Moreover, it is perfect for the care of dry skin, for the prevention of wrinkles and for the care of brittle hair.