Immunovet Fermented Wheat Germ Extract (FWGE) Benefits and Background
Discover and learn more about the benefits of Immunovet EQ
One All-Natural Ingredient. So Many Benefits.
Immunovet's Fermented Wheat Germ Extract (FWGE) formulation can help keep horses free from the most common problems affecting equine GI health. Over 20 years of real world study and use have also shown positive impacts in the following categories:
Real Horses, Real Impact.
Lifelong Horsemen marvel how Immunovet transforms their horses' health, performance and well-being.
""Immunovet has a prominent spot on my shelf and for good reason.""
""Keeps horses sharp, strong, and ready to perform.""
""If you put the horse first you should insist on Immunovet.""
""I have never seen so many dapples in December.""
""The group we feed it to is doing fantastic. The horses go really well on it.""
""It helped with GI issues in most of the horses we looked at""
""Took care of a lot of things from skin to GI. Will recommend to clients.""
""From the ponies to the GP - everyone is so good.""
""Very happy with the recovery effects.""
""The 'Thermal Crud' was not an issue this circuit thanks to Immunovet!""
""This is the best product on the market, hands down.""
""I am a firm believer. This stuff works.""
""I really like this product. Horses are ready & willing to work!""
""My horses just feel better under saddle with the Immunovet - it's noticeable.'"
""Better recovery, less spooky!""
""Ulcer relief, easier on the leg and way less looky!""
""My horses have never been better.""
""I have shod thousands of horses. Immunovet does wonders for hoof health.""
""Over the years, we have prepped lots of horses for the ring. Immunovet made the process smooth as could be.""
""Immunovet has a prominent spot on my shelf and for good reason.""
""Keeps horses sharp, strong, and ready to perform.""
""If you put the horse first you should insist on Immunovet.""
""I have never seen so many dapples in December.""
""The group we feed it to is doing fantastic. The horses go really well on it.""
""It helped with GI issues in most of the horses we looked at""
""Took care of a lot of things from skin to GI. Will recommend to clients.""
""From the ponies to the GP - everyone is so good.""
""Very happy with the recovery effects.""
""The 'Thermal Crud' was not an issue this circuit thanks to Immunovet!""
""This is the best product on the market, hands down.""
""I am a firm believer. This stuff works.""
""I really like this product. Horses are ready & willing to work!""
""My horses just feel better under saddle with the Immunovet - it's noticeable.'"
""Better recovery, less spooky!""
""Ulcer relief, easier on the leg and way less looky!""
""My horses have never been better.""
""I have shod thousands of horses. Immunovet does wonders for hoof health.""
""Over the years, we have prepped lots of horses for the ring. Immunovet made the process smooth as could be.""
Natural Science
A brief background and history of Fermented Wheat Germ Extract (FWGE)
Wheat Germ: An Age Old Staple
Wheat germ has long been known as a rich source of macronutrients, proteins and peptides, carbohydrates and lipids, as well as other minor compounds with proven health benefits, such as tocopherols, phytosterols, carotenoids, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, phenolics, saponins, flavonoids, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and quinones.
However, unless it is preserved, wheat germ has a short shelf-life, mainly attributed to the high levels of unsaturated fatty acids and lipid-metabolizing enzymes that induce rapid degradation and rancidity.
Wheat germ has a long history of consumption as a "superfood".
Fermenting foods like wheat germ can preserve and enhance natural biological properties.
Preservation & Enrichment
Fermenting wheat germ can not only significantly extend its shelf life, but it can enhance it by breaking the bonds between phenolics and other constituents, as well as generating and releasing peptides that improve the biological properties and bioavailability of the wheat germ.
When S. Cerevisiae is used to ferment wheat germ, it enriches the product with bioactive compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties are likely to be attributed to their contents of quinones, such as 2,6-dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone (DMBQ), which have known antimicrobial and immunostimulatory effects.
Nobel Inspiration
Using wheat germ to modulate immune response was originally researched by a Nobel Prize winning Hungarian biochemist, Dr. Albert Szent-Györgyi. It inspired another brilliant Hungarian biochemist, Dr. Máté Hidvégi, to develop and perfect a process to ferment wheat germ with baker's yeast and create a fermented wheat germ extract (FWGE). This potent, all-natural, non-toxic compound is shown to have sweeping health benefits for humans and animals alike and is the active ingredient in Immunovet.
Hungarian biochemists Dr. Albert Szent-Györgyi (left) & Dr. Máté Hidvégi (right)
Immunovet EQ's FWGE provides potent support for a wide range of health conditions that isn't available in other supplements.
Bioactive Compounds
Immunovet EQ is a complex supplement with naturally occurring bioactive compounds that can help promote optimal digestive and immune health:
- Benzoquinones (e.g., 2,6-dimethoxy-benzoquinone & 2-methoxy-benzoquinone) - research shows immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Polyphenols - known for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in the GI tract.
- Flavonoids - Another group of antioxidants that can help protect GI cells from oxidative damage.
Vitamins
Immunovet EQ is a natural source of vitamins that are crucial for digestive and metabolic processes:
- Vitamin E - A powerful antioxidant that supports immune function.
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1) - Important for energy metabolism.
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - Energy production and cellular function.
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) - Involved in DNA repair & metabolic processes.
- Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) - Supports metabolic function.
- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) - Supports metabolic and nervous systems.
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) - Important for DNA synthesis, repair, and red blood cell formation.
Immunovet EQ is full of naturally occurring elements that help push toward optimal digestive and immune health.
The minerals present in Immunovet EQ provide natural support for your horse's performance.
Minerals
Immunovet EQ contains naturally occurring minerals that are essential for key physiological functions:
- Magnesium - Muscle, nerve function, blood glucose & bone health.
- Zinc - Immune function, protein synthesis, and wound healing.
- Iron - Essential for blood oxygen transport & energy production.
- Selenium - antioxidative, supports thyroid hormone metabolism.
- Manganese - Involved in bone formation, blood clotting, and reducing inflammation.
- Phosphorus: Important for bone health and energy production.
Amino & Fatty Acids
The naturally present amino & fatty acids in Immunovet EQ contribute to important bodily functions, including digestion, immune response, muscle repair, and metabolism.
- Lysine - Protein synthesis, calcium absorption & collagen production.
- Methionine - Used in detoxification processes in the liver.
- Phenylalanine - neurotransmitter production, mood regulation.
- Glutamine - Supports digestive function and aids in muscle recovery.
- Cystine - Antioxidant and detoxification support.
- Omega 3,6 - Supports cell membrane health and anti-inflammation.
Immunovet EQ naturally contains essential and non-essential amino & fatty acids to help your horse be ready for today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Horses are one of the many species that can reap the sweeping health benefits of Immunovet EQ's FWGE.
Evidence-Based Results
Dr. Hidvégi's invention was scaled for production. In humans, the brand name of the FWGE product is called Avemar. Immunovet is of a similar FWGE pedigree to Avemar but for animals and has been safely used in Europe for more than 20 years.
Over 100 clinical studies have been written about the safe, immunostimulative, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects of Immunovet and Avemar. No other animal supplement uses this FWGE and it is now available for purchase in North America.
