Tab. I.

Classification of bioactive phytochemicals in whole wheat and wheat germ.

Classification	Bioactive compounds	Bioactivity	References
Polyamines	Putrescine, spermine, and spermidine	Healthy metabolic function, antioxidants	[18, 19]
Phenolic acids	Hydroxy benzoic acid and hydroxy cinnamic acid derivatives e.g., γ-oryzanol, ferulic acid	Antioxidants, lower lipid absorption, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory	[22]
Tocopherol	Alpha tocopherols and tocotrienols	Cardioprotective	[23]
Carotenoids	Carotenoids, lutein	Anti-cancer, anti-proliferative	[24]
Phenolic lipids	Alkylresorcinols such as 5-alkenylresorcinol	Antioxidant, anti-genotoxic and cytostatic activities	[22]