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FIQ Wheat Germ Oil | Morley – Whole Food Vitamin E & Selenium – Lab Tested
Regular price
$25.00
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This is 500 mg of that oil per softgel, pressed from organic non-GMO wheat without heat so the tocopherols survive the press.
For adults who want vitamin E from a food rather than a lab-made isomer mix. 60 softgels; 1 to 2 daily with a full glass of water.
- 500 mg Wheat Germ Oil
- Whole-Food Vitamin E
- Gamma Tocopherol
- Extracted Without Heat
- Organic Non-GMO Wheat
- No Synthetic Vitamin E
- No Fillers
- No Flavors
- No Heat Extraction
Why people use it
- This softgel carries 500 mg of that oil.
- A complete source, not just alpha. FIQ's position is that wheat germ oil delivers the full tocopherol family, including gamma tocopherol, which they call one of the most important forms of vitamin E for optimal health. Most supplements give you one isomer; a whole-food oil gives you the set the plant made.
- This is the naturally occurring one, and it is extracted without heat to preserve it.
- Free tocopherol, not the acetate ester. Most supplements use alpha-tocopheryl acetate. In a controlled intestinal cell comparison, free alpha-tocopherol crossed the cell layer at 1.45% versus 0.99% for the acetate and 0.15% for TPGS.
- Antioxidant work, done in fat. Alpha-tocopherol stops the chain reaction when fat oxidizes, which supports antioxidant protection and a healthy inflammatory response. A meta-analysis of 17 randomized trials found vitamin E at 500 IU a day or less lowered post-exercise creatine kinase, most clearly in trained participants.
Supplement Facts
Serving size 1 softgel; 60 servings per container. The first three lines are read straight from the manufacturer's panel. Below them, reference values for wheat germ oil itself, so you can see what 500 mg of the oil carries.
| Component | Amount | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Calories (panel) | 5 | Per softgel. |
| Total fat (panel) | 0.5 g | The softgel is essentially all oil. |
| Wheat germ oil (panel) | 500 mg | The whole ingredient, per softgel. |
| Alpha-tocopherol (reference) | ~20.3 mg per tbsp | A softgel holds far less than a tablespoon; the per-softgel milligram figure is not on the panel. |
| Gamma and beta tocopherols (reference) | large fraction | Wheat germ oil carries the wider tocopherol family alongside the alpha. NIH notes alpha-tocopherol is the form that meets the human vitamin E requirement; the others are metabolized and excreted. |
| Linoleic acid (reference) | ~58% of fatty acids | The oil is roughly 80% unsaturated fat. That is also why it oxidizes, and why you refrigerate it after opening. |
| Selenium (reference) | wheat-dependent | Wheat is a recognized dietary source of selenium, but the content tracks the selenium in the soil the wheat grew in and it concentrates in the protein fraction rather than the oil. No selenium line appears on this panel; we have asked FIQ for an assay. |
Panel lines as published by the manufacturer; reference lines are for wheat germ oil as a food and as an analyzed oil, not per-softgel amounts. Other ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, purified water. Every product is lab tested; certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
How to use
- Adults: 1 to 2 softgels daily with a full glass of water.
- Take it with a meal that has fat in it. Vitamin E is fat-soluble and the meal is what carries it.
- Refrigerate after opening. The oil is roughly 80% unsaturated fat, which is exactly the part that oxidizes.
- Children 5-12 may use 1 softgel daily if they can swallow it, or the contents can be squeezed out. Supervise for choking.
- Discard it if the oil smells rancid. That is your real expiration date, not the printed one.
Sourcing & making
Wheat germ oil pressed from organic, non-GMO wheat and extracted without heat, which is what preserves the tocopherol content, in a beef gelatin softgel with glycerin and purified water. 500 mg of oil per softgel, printed on the panel. Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
Full ingredients
- Wheat Germ Oil - 500 mg per softgel (organic, non-GMO wheat, extracted without heat)
- Other Ingredients: Gelatin (bovine), Glycerin, Purified Water
Who it's for — and who it isn't
Good fit for:
- Adults who want vitamin E in the naturally occurring form rather than synthetic all-rac alpha-tocopherol
- People eating a diet high in polyunsaturated fat, which raises vitamin E requirements
- Practitioners rounding out a fat-soluble routine that already covers A and D
Probably not for you if:
- You are buying it primarily for selenium. Ask us for the assay first; the panel carries vitamin E, not a selenium number.
- You avoid beef-derived ingredients. The softgel is beef gelatin.
Testing & quality
Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround. Email us with your lot number and we'll start it; if you avoid wheat medically, ask for the gluten testing specifically.
The research behind the ingredients
Published research on the ingredients in this product, for education. These studies were not conducted on this product.
Naturally occurring vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) in wheat germ oil
Nutrients · 2022 · meta-analysis · n=17 randomized controlled trials included in the pooled analysis
Pooling 17 randomized trials using 300-1,318 IU/day of vitamin E, doses of 500 IU or less lowered post-exercise creatine kinase (SMD -1.94), most clearly in trained participants measured immediately after exercise, while effects on inflammatory markers were minimal.
Free alpha-tocopherol, the form present in wheat germ oil, versus the acetate ester used in most supplements
Nutrients · 2021 · in vitro
In differentiated Caco-2 intestinal cells given equal amounts of each form in mixed micelles, free alpha-tocopherol was secreted across the cell layer at 1.45% versus 0.99% for alpha-tocopherol acetate (p < 0.001) and 0.15% for TPGS (p < 0.0001).
Wheat germ oil
Wheat Germ Glycerides and Wheat Gluten, Wheat Flour and Wheat Starch, and Wheat Germ Oil
International Journal of Toxicology · 2003 · mechanistic review
This Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment of wheat-derived ingredients, including wheat germ oil, concluded the ingredients are acceptably safe as used in cosmetics, and documented that the wheat protein fractions gliadin and glutenin - and immune responses to them in susceptible people - belong to the gluten portion rather than the oil.
Evidence note: Vitamin E as a nutrient has pooled randomized-trial evidence behind it, and the form question - free alpha-tocopherol versus the acetate ester - rests on a controlled intestinal cell study. Wheat germ oil itself is characterised by composition analyses rather than by its own human trial, and FIQ's panel publishes 500 mg of oil per softgel without a milligram figure for vitamin E, which is what would let a serving be matched to the trial intakes.
FAQ
How much vitamin E is in a softgel?
The panel gives 500 mg of wheat germ oil rather than a milligram figure for vitamin E, and describes the oil as a complete source including gamma tocopherol. We have asked FIQ for the per-softgel number and will publish it here.
Where does the selenium come from?
From the wheat. Wheat is one of the recognized dietary sources of selenium, and how much it carries depends on the selenium in the soil it grew in. Selenium concentrates in the protein fraction of the grain rather than in the oil, so we have asked FIQ for an assay on the finished oil rather than assuming a number. Buy this for the vitamin E; treat any selenium as a bonus until the assay lands.
Isn't wheat germ oil a seed oil?
Fair question. It is pressed from the germ of the wheat berry and runs about 58% linoleic acid, so yes, it is a polyunsaturated oil. Our no-seed-oils line is about refusing them as cooking fats, carriers, and fillers. This is 500 mg taken by the softgel for its tocopherol content, extracted without heat rather than refined. If you track polyunsaturated fat closely, weigh it.
Is it gluten-free?
Wheat germ oil is the lipid fraction and the gluten proteins sit in the protein fraction, so the oil is a poor carrier for them. FIQ still advises anyone with celiac disease to consult their provider because of cross-contamination risk, and that is the line we take too. Ask us for the testing documentation before you order.
Why refrigerate it?
Because the oil is roughly 80% unsaturated fatty acids and about 58% linoleic acid. Highly unsaturated oils oxidize readily. Cold storage after opening slows that down, and your nose is the best test you have.
Pairs well with
- FIQ Cod Liver Oil (Morley) — vitamins A and D, the other two fat-solubles
- FIQ Recuperate (Copper & Boron) — copper, which the body's own antioxidant enzymes depend on
- Camu Camu Powder — whole-food vitamin C alongside the vitamin E
Cautions
- Contains a beef gelatin softgel; worth knowing if you follow a plant-based diet. Refrigerate after opening to slow oxidation. Best within 12 months of opening, and discard it if the oil smells rancid.
Lab Tested
Every product. COA on request, ~2 weeks.
Small Batch
Made in small batches, about as close to homemade as a capsule gets.
Extracted Without Heat
Organic non-GMO wheat, pressed cold to keep the vitamin E intact.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nutrient figures are approximate reference values, not a lot-specific assay. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
Regular price
$25.00
This is 500 mg of that oil per softgel, pressed from organic non-GMO wheat without heat so the tocopherols survive the press.
For adults who want vitamin E from a food rather than a lab-made isomer mix. 60 softgels; 1 to 2 daily with a full glass of water.
- 500 mg Wheat Germ Oil
- Whole-Food Vitamin E
- Gamma Tocopherol
- Extracted Without Heat
- Organic Non-GMO Wheat
- No Synthetic Vitamin E
- No Fillers
- No Flavors
- No Heat Extraction
Why people use it
- This softgel carries 500 mg of that oil.
- A complete source, not just alpha. FIQ's position is that wheat germ oil delivers the full tocopherol family, including gamma tocopherol, which they call one of the most important forms of vitamin E for optimal health. Most supplements give you one isomer; a whole-food oil gives you the set the plant made.
- This is the naturally occurring one, and it is extracted without heat to preserve it.
- Free tocopherol, not the acetate ester. Most supplements use alpha-tocopheryl acetate. In a controlled intestinal cell comparison, free alpha-tocopherol crossed the cell layer at 1.45% versus 0.99% for the acetate and 0.15% for TPGS.
- Antioxidant work, done in fat. Alpha-tocopherol stops the chain reaction when fat oxidizes, which supports antioxidant protection and a healthy inflammatory response. A meta-analysis of 17 randomized trials found vitamin E at 500 IU a day or less lowered post-exercise creatine kinase, most clearly in trained participants.
Supplement Facts
Serving size 1 softgel; 60 servings per container. The first three lines are read straight from the manufacturer's panel. Below them, reference values for wheat germ oil itself, so you can see what 500 mg of the oil carries.
| Component | Amount | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Calories (panel) | 5 | Per softgel. |
| Total fat (panel) | 0.5 g | The softgel is essentially all oil. |
| Wheat germ oil (panel) | 500 mg | The whole ingredient, per softgel. |
| Alpha-tocopherol (reference) | ~20.3 mg per tbsp | A softgel holds far less than a tablespoon; the per-softgel milligram figure is not on the panel. |
| Gamma and beta tocopherols (reference) | large fraction | Wheat germ oil carries the wider tocopherol family alongside the alpha. NIH notes alpha-tocopherol is the form that meets the human vitamin E requirement; the others are metabolized and excreted. |
| Linoleic acid (reference) | ~58% of fatty acids | The oil is roughly 80% unsaturated fat. That is also why it oxidizes, and why you refrigerate it after opening. |
| Selenium (reference) | wheat-dependent | Wheat is a recognized dietary source of selenium, but the content tracks the selenium in the soil the wheat grew in and it concentrates in the protein fraction rather than the oil. No selenium line appears on this panel; we have asked FIQ for an assay. |
Panel lines as published by the manufacturer; reference lines are for wheat germ oil as a food and as an analyzed oil, not per-softgel amounts. Other ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, purified water. Every product is lab tested; certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
How to use
- Adults: 1 to 2 softgels daily with a full glass of water.
- Take it with a meal that has fat in it. Vitamin E is fat-soluble and the meal is what carries it.
- Refrigerate after opening. The oil is roughly 80% unsaturated fat, which is exactly the part that oxidizes.
- Children 5-12 may use 1 softgel daily if they can swallow it, or the contents can be squeezed out. Supervise for choking.
- Discard it if the oil smells rancid. That is your real expiration date, not the printed one.
Sourcing & making
Wheat germ oil pressed from organic, non-GMO wheat and extracted without heat, which is what preserves the tocopherol content, in a beef gelatin softgel with glycerin and purified water. 500 mg of oil per softgel, printed on the panel. Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
Full ingredients
- Wheat Germ Oil - 500 mg per softgel (organic, non-GMO wheat, extracted without heat)
- Other Ingredients: Gelatin (bovine), Glycerin, Purified Water
Who it's for — and who it isn't
Good fit for:
- Adults who want vitamin E in the naturally occurring form rather than synthetic all-rac alpha-tocopherol
- People eating a diet high in polyunsaturated fat, which raises vitamin E requirements
- Practitioners rounding out a fat-soluble routine that already covers A and D
Probably not for you if:
- You are buying it primarily for selenium. Ask us for the assay first; the panel carries vitamin E, not a selenium number.
- You avoid beef-derived ingredients. The softgel is beef gelatin.
Testing & quality
Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround. Email us with your lot number and we'll start it; if you avoid wheat medically, ask for the gluten testing specifically.
The research behind the ingredients
Published research on the ingredients in this product, for education. These studies were not conducted on this product.
Naturally occurring vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) in wheat germ oil
Nutrients · 2022 · meta-analysis · n=17 randomized controlled trials included in the pooled analysis
Pooling 17 randomized trials using 300-1,318 IU/day of vitamin E, doses of 500 IU or less lowered post-exercise creatine kinase (SMD -1.94), most clearly in trained participants measured immediately after exercise, while effects on inflammatory markers were minimal.
Free alpha-tocopherol, the form present in wheat germ oil, versus the acetate ester used in most supplements
Nutrients · 2021 · in vitro
In differentiated Caco-2 intestinal cells given equal amounts of each form in mixed micelles, free alpha-tocopherol was secreted across the cell layer at 1.45% versus 0.99% for alpha-tocopherol acetate (p < 0.001) and 0.15% for TPGS (p < 0.0001).
Wheat germ oil
Wheat Germ Glycerides and Wheat Gluten, Wheat Flour and Wheat Starch, and Wheat Germ Oil
International Journal of Toxicology · 2003 · mechanistic review
This Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment of wheat-derived ingredients, including wheat germ oil, concluded the ingredients are acceptably safe as used in cosmetics, and documented that the wheat protein fractions gliadin and glutenin - and immune responses to them in susceptible people - belong to the gluten portion rather than the oil.
Evidence note: Vitamin E as a nutrient has pooled randomized-trial evidence behind it, and the form question - free alpha-tocopherol versus the acetate ester - rests on a controlled intestinal cell study. Wheat germ oil itself is characterised by composition analyses rather than by its own human trial, and FIQ's panel publishes 500 mg of oil per softgel without a milligram figure for vitamin E, which is what would let a serving be matched to the trial intakes.
FAQ
How much vitamin E is in a softgel?
The panel gives 500 mg of wheat germ oil rather than a milligram figure for vitamin E, and describes the oil as a complete source including gamma tocopherol. We have asked FIQ for the per-softgel number and will publish it here.
Where does the selenium come from?
From the wheat. Wheat is one of the recognized dietary sources of selenium, and how much it carries depends on the selenium in the soil it grew in. Selenium concentrates in the protein fraction of the grain rather than in the oil, so we have asked FIQ for an assay on the finished oil rather than assuming a number. Buy this for the vitamin E; treat any selenium as a bonus until the assay lands.
Isn't wheat germ oil a seed oil?
Fair question. It is pressed from the germ of the wheat berry and runs about 58% linoleic acid, so yes, it is a polyunsaturated oil. Our no-seed-oils line is about refusing them as cooking fats, carriers, and fillers. This is 500 mg taken by the softgel for its tocopherol content, extracted without heat rather than refined. If you track polyunsaturated fat closely, weigh it.
Is it gluten-free?
Wheat germ oil is the lipid fraction and the gluten proteins sit in the protein fraction, so the oil is a poor carrier for them. FIQ still advises anyone with celiac disease to consult their provider because of cross-contamination risk, and that is the line we take too. Ask us for the testing documentation before you order.
Why refrigerate it?
Because the oil is roughly 80% unsaturated fatty acids and about 58% linoleic acid. Highly unsaturated oils oxidize readily. Cold storage after opening slows that down, and your nose is the best test you have.
Pairs well with
- FIQ Cod Liver Oil (Morley) — vitamins A and D, the other two fat-solubles
- FIQ Recuperate (Copper & Boron) — copper, which the body's own antioxidant enzymes depend on
- Camu Camu Powder — whole-food vitamin C alongside the vitamin E
Cautions
- Contains a beef gelatin softgel; worth knowing if you follow a plant-based diet. Refrigerate after opening to slow oxidation. Best within 12 months of opening, and discard it if the oil smells rancid.
Lab Tested
Every product. COA on request, ~2 weeks.
Small Batch
Made in small batches, about as close to homemade as a capsule gets.
Extracted Without Heat
Organic non-GMO wheat, pressed cold to keep the vitamin E intact.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nutrient figures are approximate reference values, not a lot-specific assay. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
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