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Want to learn more about BIOGENA and the multifaceted world of micronutrients and expand your health knowledge? In our blog, you will not only find exciting contributions to the topic of vitamins and minerals, etc., we will also keep you informed on an ongoing basis about the latest news from research and summarise study results briefly and comprehensibly.

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Oxidative stress – how it happens and how to reduce it

What causes tomatoes to rot, flowers to wilt, our skin to age? The answer is – the oxidative processes that take place in the presence of oxygen. While oxidation is part of life, like the air we breathe, if oxidising substances get out of hand,...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 27.10.2025
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Supporting the immune system of children

How the immune system learns lessons from damage and what role micronutrients play: What do a child’s immune system and children have in common? Both still have a lot to learn. While children explore the world in a playful way and collect sticks...
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Dr. Anna Sternbauer
from Dr. Anna Sternbauer
on 09.10.2025
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Vitamin D & obesity: Who affects whom?

Are you familiar with the chicken-and-egg dilemma? That's exactly how the discussion surrounding vitamin D and obesity feels. Which comes first: low vitamin D levels or those extra kilos on the scales?
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from Dr. Rebecca Göngrich
on 02.10.2025
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How to lower blood sugar quickly an naturally: tips on nutrition, lifestyle, etc. for diabetes and prediabetes

A permanently elevated blood sugar level can make your life difficult. People with diabetes mellitus or a precursor to it therefore ask themselves: How can I lower my blood sugar effectively and in the long term – preferably without tablets, in a...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 02.10.2025
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Micronutrients

Yams: About wild yams and their benefits – during menopause, for skin, hormones, etc.

From Asia to Africa and South America, yams have always been a valued staple food in many tropical countries. And in our part of the world? The tuber is also becoming increasingly popular here – but primarily as a remedy. This is hardly...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 17.09.2025
Micronutrients

Iron deficiency: causes, symptoms & what you can do to remedy it

A trace element that 's the real deal. That is how iron could be described. From oxygen supply to energy production, it is involved in numerous vital processes in your body. However, not everyone has enough of it available – iron deficiency is one...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 16.09.2025
Micronutrients

Magnesium deficiency: causes, symptoms & what you can do to remedy it

Do you know how much magnesium you have? No? You should! Whether it's your nervous system, energy metabolism, muscle function, immune system or blood circulation – you need this mineral for a whole range of bodily functions. A deficiency of this...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 15.09.2025
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Micronutrients

Magnesium and potassium: benefits of this powerful duo

Potassium and magnesium. You've probably heard of both minerals. They are involved in countless metabolic processes in your body and can therefore have many beneficial effects. But it gets even better: these two vital substances complement each...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 30.07.2025
Biohacking

Pelvic floor exercises for men: Why it makes sense to train this area

Pelvic floor training is not just for women! For some men, however, it is still uncharted territory. But it's not just women who benefit from strengthening their pelvic floor, for example after childbirth or to improve posture and sexuality, but men...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 24.07.2025
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Vitamin D for your immune system: How to strengthen your defences

A strong immune system is the basis for your well-being – and vitamin D plays a central role in this. In this blog article, you will learn why your body needs this vital substance, how it produces it and what you should bear in mind.
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 22.07.2025
Surfer im Wasser
Biohacking

What is adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and what function does it have in your body?

Energy, energy and more energy – that's what adenosine triphosphate, or ATP for short, is all about. Behind this unwieldy medical term lies nothing less than the main energy store of your cells – molecules that you need to stay productive. But...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 21.07.2025
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Micronutrients

What are the best omega-3 supplements?

Omega-3 fatty acids can rightly be called ‘good fatty acids’ – you need them for a number of organs, including your heart. However, your body cannot produce these important building blocks itself, so you have to obtain them from food. With the...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 16.07.2025