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Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals: important building blocks for our health

ByLisa Ressi, MSc•6 Reading time

What exactly are vitamins and minerals and why are they so important? In this blog post, we take a comprehensive look at the essential vitamins and minerals, their functions in the body and how to make sure you get enough of them in your daily diet.

Micronutrients

Vitamin B: Benefits, side effects and deficiency symptoms explained

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•9 Reading time

What exactly makes vitamin B so essential? Let's delve into the world of the eight B vitamins, explore their health benefits and find out how to make sure your body gets enough vitamin B.

Better Living

Understanding the thyroid gland

ByDr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc•4 Reading time

The human thyroid gland is an organ a few centimetres in size whose two wings nestle against the trachea in the area of the larynx. Today, the thyroid gland is usually referred to as “butterfly-shaped”, as its symmetrical wings are reminiscent of the popular insect.

Micronutrients

Vitamin C deficiency: Symptoms, causes and treatment

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•5 Reading time

In this blog post, we would like to raise awareness of this important topic of vitamin C. We shed light on the causes that can lead to a deficiency, the typical symptoms that indicate this and the possible health consequences of a persistent deficiency.

Sports | Micronutrients

L-carnitine explained: benefits, deficiency and intake

ByKlaus Molidor•5 Reading time

Energy, strength, fat burning - all things that sporty people strive for. There is a compound in the energy metabolism that is absolutely essential for burning fat in conjunction with sport: L-carnitine. This vitamin-like compound also has an effect on many other areas.

Micronutrients

Zinc - benefits, functions, sources & daily requirements explained

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•8 Reading time

Which foods contain zinc? And what is the best way to take the trace element when you need it? Find out more in today's micronutrient portrait.

Sports | Micronutrients

Protein – requirements, function and occurrence

ByKlaus Molidor•10 Reading time

Proteins - also known as egg whites - are the most important building blocks of our body. Read more about proteins, their requirements and proteins in plant and animal foods as well as in food supplements here.

Sports

Which protein powder is best? - Comparison of protein powders

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•4 Reading time

Nowadays, athletes of all disciplines provide their bodies and muscles with high-quality extra protein. However, with so much on offer, many people are wondering which protein powder is the best. We take a closer look.

Sports

Eating before or after exercise? Which is better?

ByKlaus Molidor•4 Reading time

Is it better to eat before or after exercise? Both ways can be right. After all, it's also about the amount of time before and after. And it's about the type of sport you do and the training effect you're aiming for.