Guide

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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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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Biotin (Vitamin H) – for hair and skin

Biotin for skin and hair: A question of beauty. When it comes to nutritive care, biotin is simply a must. But what is biotin, which essential role does this water-soluble vitamin play and where is it contained?In this article you will learn...

OPC: The health benefits of the super antioxidant

What do grape pips, green tea and pomegranate have in common? They are all brimming with special substances that naturally occur in plants and are abbreviated as OPCs. Today we would like to reveal to you the characteristics of these valuable plant...

How to stop cravings for sweet and salty foods: 10 tips

It hasn't been long since you last ate. And yet, suddenly, a very specific feeling creeps in – the urge to snack. Your body is craving energy – and this perceived deficit is best compensated for with particularly calorie-rich foods and dishes....
Liver detox – These methods and home remedies can relieve liver stress

Liver detox – These methods and home remedies can relieve liver stress

 The liver is the largest gland and at the same time our most important metabolic organ. Day after day, it performs truly amazing tasks: metabolizing, controlling, storing, detoxifying, and excreting. All of these functions are vital. Yet, despite...
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Red Light Therapy – what’s the impact of the trend?

Whether for regeneration after exercise, as a beauty booster or mood enhancer – red light therapy is everywhere. Athletes swear by red light cabins, influencers present themselves wearing futuristic LED masks, and many hope for anti-ageing...
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‘Vegan collagen’ – the plant-based alternative and its effect

Collagen supplements are considered the key to firm skin, but they are obtained from animal sources – a clear contradiction to vegan and animal-friendly principles. But what if there were a plant-based or vegetarian alternative that was just as...
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Sports & nutrition: how to combine them effectively

Sport and nutrition belong together. The right nutrients not only help you reach your full potential, but also recover faster and stay healthy in the long term. Here you can find out how to tailor your diet to your training – explained simply and...
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Protein shake: before or after workout?

If you exercise regularly, you've probably asked yourself this question before: Should I drink my protein shake before or after my workout? The answer isn't as clear-cut as you might think – because both options have their advantages. In this...

The gut-skin axis: how gut health and skin are connected

What do your gut and skin have in common? Quite a lot! Both are densely populated microbiome worlds – and key players in your well-being. Around one trillion microorganisms live in every gram of tissue in your large intestine. And your skin is...

Spring fatigue: what lies behind the symptoms and which vitamins and nutrients can help

Birds are singing, flowers are blooming and the scent of a fresh start is in the air – it's springtime at last! While some of us are bursting with energy, others are hit by the notorious springtime fatigue. But what causes this low point, what are...

Can collagen help with cellulite?

Almost every woman is familiar with it: cellulite – or, as we also call it, orange peel skin. It's perfectly normal, but nevertheless many of us would like to have slightly smoother skin. And then there's this huge hype: collagen! But does it...