“My best health” blog

Micronutrients

Zinc for immune system and colds: why zinc strengthens your defences

ByLisa Ressi, MSc•5 Reading time

In this blog post, we’ll explain why you should make sure your body gets enough zinc during the cold and flu season, and how this can help boost your immune system and natural defences.

Micronutrients

How to choose the best vitamin B complex supplement

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•5 Reading time

The market is huge, and the selection can be overwhelming—but how do you find the best B-complex vitamin? We'll show you what to look for.

Micronutrients

Discover the health benefits of Saffron

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•6 Reading time

Saffron – precious, vibrant and mysterious. Discover where this ‘red gold’ comes from and why it has been prized in many cultures for centuries – far beyond the kitchen.

Micronutrients

Liposomal: meaning, definition and significance of liposomes

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•4 Reading time

Dietary supplements in liposomal form are becoming increasingly popular and are attracting a great deal of interest. In this context, one term is cropping up more and more frequently: ‘liposomes’. But what exactly are they? And what does the word ‘liposomal’ actually mean?

Micronutrients

Chasteberry: Benefits, uses & all you need to know about taking it

ByLisa Ressi, MSc•4 Reading time

In this blog post, we’d like to tell you more about the health benefits of monk’s pepper. Whether you’re a woman or a man, everyone can benefit from the stimulating and regulating effects of monk’s pepper.

Skin & Beauty

Collagen peptides: Small building blocks, big impact

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•4 Reading time

We’ll show you what collagen peptides are all about, why they’re so fascinating, and what role they can play in your well-being.

Nutrition

Calcium sources for vegans: tips for the right nutrition & food choice

ByDr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc•6 Reading time

There are a few important points that vegans should keep in mind when it comes to nutrition in order to ensure an adequate calcium intake. In this article, we clarify common misconceptions and provide valuable tips on how you can optimally meet your calcium needs – without any animal products.

Micronutrients

Chromium: benefits, deficiency, intake and requirements

ByLisa Ressi, MSc•3 Reading time

Chromium is one of those essential trace elements that our body only needs in small amounts, but which it cannot do without. We tell you everything you need to know about the effects of chromium, signs of deficiency, actual requirements and whether dietary supplements can be useful.

Micronutrients

Can magnesium really help with anxiety and depression?

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•7 Reading time

Magnesium and anxiety or depression are closely related. This article explains exactly how. We also show you why magnesium can help with anxiety and anxiety disorders and why, conversely, low mood and insecurity are not uncommon in cases of magnesium deficiency.