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6 Health Benefits of Bulgur Wheat

Bulgur wheat is a whole grain made from cracked kernels of wheat.

Lauren Smith, MASanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on June 3, 2025
Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD | June 3, 2025

Bulgur wheat is very popular in some parts of the world. It’s a whole grain made from cracked kernels of wheat. Most famously, some cultures use bulgur wheat to make pilaf. 

In this video, learn six health benefits of bulgur wheat. You can read more about whole grains and their health perks here.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Sanjai Sinha, MD
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Sanjai Sinha, MD
Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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