“My best health” blog

Dossier: Strong bones and muscles also depend on vitamin D

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

Bone density is often mentioned in the same breath as calcium. Thanks to years of work to inform the public, many people now appreciate the importance of another nutrient for strong bones: Vitamin D.

Study: Astragalus helps keep our immune system on an even keel

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•1 Reading time

The latest findings suggest that astragalus, the Far Eastern butterfly flower, supports our immune system in several ways. It also helps it to be less easily upset by potential irritants.

The chemistry of love: hormones and attraction

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•4 Reading time

“My heart is dancing and every molecule is moving.” As sung by the German band Mia, the famous “butterflies in the stomach” are nothing more than a lot of biochemistry.

Anti-Stress & Well-being

Study: Intestinal flora affects mental health status

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

In recent years, increasing evidence has shown that mental illnesses are associated with altered intestinal flora. This has now been confirmed by a study on individuals suffering depression published in the <em>Nature Microbiology Journal</em> in 2019.

Sports

Study: endurance sport requires acid-base balance

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•2 Reading time

The acid-base balance is essential for regulatory capacity. It continuously maintains the perfect balance between acids and bases, thereby ensuring that all metabolic processes can take place under ideal pH conditions.

Anti-Stress & Well-being

Magnesium for the psyche

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•2 Reading time

Winter. The days are getting shorter, and the never-ending nights weigh heavily on the spirit. But you don’t have to give in to melancholy. It often does not take much to restore your soul and reclaim everyday life with a smile. A recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition now shows how important a good supply of magnesium is for our well-being.

Micronutrients

Natural superfoods: 11 heroes for your daily well-being

ByLisa Ressi, MSc•4 Reading time

People around the world have always explored and studied their natural environments in order to be able to use selected wild plants, such as herbs, berries, and mushrooms, specifically for their own purposes. We too are fascinated by the repertoire offered by Mother Nature and would like to introduce you to our “11 natural born heroes”.

Micronutrients

Overview study: Vitamin D in short supply among overweight children

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•2 Reading time

Overweight children have a tough time: not only are they teased by their peers, they also run a higher risk of contracting diseases that normally only affect adults. On top of that, a recent study has now shown that they also have lower vitamin D levels than their normal-weight peers.

Micronutrients

Vitamin D and obesity: Is there a connection?

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•1 Reading time

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 pounds on the scales?