Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
Camilla Freinek completed her studies in biology, specialising in cell biology and microbiology, and then devoted herself to research. She has been pursuing her passion in the BIOGENA science team since 2018 – the communication of current scientific topics to all those interested in health. She pursues the writing of scientific contributions in the field of the current study situation on the prevention potential of orthomolecular medicine with particular passion.
Micronutrients
What are antioxidants? Effect & occurrence
Antioxidants are substances that protect against free radicals and a great deal is known about them. In the following, you will learn more about these substances, which are also known as free radical scavengers, and where they can be found in food.
Micronutrients
Daily iron requirement: How much iron should you take each day?
Iron is an essential trace element that plays a central role in our health. It supports the formation of red blood cells and ensures that our bodies are supplied with sufficient oxygen. But how much iron do we need every day, and how can we ensure...
Micronutrients
Recommended iron intake: How and when is it best to take iron?
Iron is a vital, essential trace element that plays a central role in our body – from oxygen supply to energy production. A lack of iron can therefore cause a variety of health symptoms. But when and how should you take iron to optimise absorption...
Micronutrients
Iodine – The trace element with a great effect
Iodine is an essential trace element that plays a crucial role in our health. It is particularly important for the thyroid gland, which controls an abundance of bodily functions. In this paper, we examine the versatile effects of iodine and explain...
Micronutrients
Vitamin E: Impact, daily needs & sources
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that acts as a true guardian angel when it comes to our cells. It plays a central role in the fight against free radicals – unstable molecules that can damage our cells and are associated with a variety of...
Micronutrients
Vitamin B: Effect, intake & deficiency
Vitamins play an important role in our health and wellbeing. Among the many vitamin groups, the group of B vitamins stands out in particular. These complex and diverse nutrients are essential for a variety of bodily functions, from energy production...
Micronutrients
Spirulina: Effect and intake of blue algae
For millennia, spirulina kelp has been a traditional source of food for some indigenous cultures in Africa and Central America. However, in recent years this small power pack has also gained in popularity in the Western world. No wonder, because the...
Supplements
Micronutrients for the holiday
This year too, holidays are a hot topic. We have some practical tips for your next trip and will show you why you should ensure sufficient micronutrient care before you start your holiday.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Omega 3 during pregnancy: EPA & DHA for pregnant women
Omega 3 fatty acids – especially DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) – are essential for healthy development, which is why they play a major role in pregnancy. The omega 3 fatty acid DHA in particular plays a decisive role...
Micronutrients
Omega 3 fatty acids: Daily requirement and effect
Omega 3 fatty acids are essential fats. No other nutrient has experienced a comparable paradigm shift in nutritional science. For a long time all fats had a bad image, but nutritionists today stress the incredible health value of omega 3 fatty acids...
Skin & Beauty
Hyaluronic acid & its effect on skin etc. from the inside
Hyaluronic acid is one of the brightest stars in the anti-aging sky. But how does this substance work? And what can be expected from targeted intake? We explain this and more in this blog.
Micronutrients
Folic acid deficiency – what you need to know
Do you recognise this story? The Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale, in which Rapunzel's mother lusted after the prohibited salad leaves in her neighbour’s garden during pregnancy? Her gut feeling was right on the money, since the water-soluble B...
