Effect of fermented wheat germ extract on feline viruses (a pilot study)
Several, differently processed wheat germ extracts available through pharmacies have immunostimulant effects. As dietary supplements in chronic diseases they improve life quality. A fermented wheat germ extract (FWGE) having Hungarian and FDA approvals increases cellular immunity, natural killer cell activity, IL-2 production, hematological parameters, results in weight gain, but decreases production of autoimmune antibodies. It facilitates programmed cell death of tumorous and leukemic cells. These results suggest its possible benevolent effects in virus infections.