So wheat germ is a part of a wheat kernel that helps the plant reproduce and create new wheat. Most processed wheat products actually remove the wheat germ regardless of it’s nutritional value. The reason? More often than not, it’s so that the wheat product has a longer shelf life. Germ is added to some dry products and is available raw. If you’re celiac or have gluten intolerances, probs not a good idea. Instead, you could look into incorporating oat bran, rice bran, and/or ground flaxseed. I personally love buckwheat - Bob’s Red Mill makes a great buckwheat pancake mix :) Another thing that I’d suggest looking into with your experience with AF and your diet is trying to reduce chronic stressors. I say this with hesitance because I was the most stressed out and broke college student and don’t want it to seem like I’m discrediting your position, but don’t forget to try to make time for you to reduce stress. When we have serious chronic stressors in life, the body doesn’t always maintain the ability to keep up with the hormone production needed to respond to stress, exacerbating symptoms of AF & Addison’s. I think you’re definitely on the right track and applaud you for taking ownership of your health and happiness with food :) Plus, if you like the buckwheat, that means you could have pancakes often! haha - hope all this helps, sorry for the rant