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In recent years, as a result of consumers changing their food preferences and dietary habits, consumption of organic, gluten-free and fermented foods has increased as well as the consumption of germinated grain and sprout products. It has been revealed that germinated grains are richer in terms of vitamins, minerals, antioxidant properties and various bioactive components, and positive changes are observed not only in chemical properties but also in sensory properties such as flavor, smell and color. However, it is considered as an alternative solution to the problem of malnutrition because it inactivates enzymes that prevent the absorption of germination, macro and micro nutrients. In this review, it is aimed to examine the changes in the nutritional composition and functional effects of some nutrients by germination.