 Wheat Germ can help with the following: | |  | | | Parasites |  Giardiasis Infection | N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (NAG) residues are major structural components of both giardia cysts and trophozoites. Wheat germ contains a lectin (wheat germ agglutinin - WGA) that specifically binds to NAG residues. Commercial wheat germ preparations contain between 13-53mcg of WGA per gm. In vitro research has demonstrated that pre-exposure of giardia cysts to WGA inhibits excystation by more than 90%. Wheat germ agglutinin appears to inhibit excystation by interfering with proteolysis of the cyst wall glycoproteins. In addition, WGA can inhibit the growth of giardia trophozoites in vitro. Wheat germ agglutinin arrests the trophozoite growth cycle in the G2/M phase, thus preventing Giardia growth, replication, and encystation.
Recommended dose: 2 Tbsp of wheat germ three times daily. |
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GLOSSARY
Cysts (Cyst)
A closed pocket or pouch of tissue; a cyst may form within any tissue in the body and can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material. Cysts within the lung generally are air-filled, while cysts involving the lymph system or kidneys are fluid filled. Cysts under the skin are benign, extremely common, movable lumps. These may develop as a result of infection, clogging of sebaceous glands, developmental abnormalities or around foreign bodies.
Giardiasis (Giardia)
An intestinal tract infection caused by Giardia lamblia, a flagellate protozoa now common to much of the world. It is not normally a very serious infection, but nevertheless unpleasant.
Gram (gm, gms, Gramme, Grammes, Grams)
A metric unit of weight, there being approximately 28 grams in one ounce.
Microgram (mcg, Micrograms, ug)
0.000001 or a millionth of a gram.
Tablespoon (Tablespoons, tbsp)
Equivalent to 15cc (15ml).
Last updated: Oct 08, 2008
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