Certain plant lectins cause atherosclerosis says Steven Gundry, MD in his very interesting book The Plant Paradox.

Wheat germ found in whole wheat bread and other whole grain products is one of these lectins which causes atherosclerosis according to Dr. Gundry.

Wheat germ causes additional problems as well listed below.

His advice: “Simply steer clear of whole-grain bread and other whole-grain products.”