Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
The fascinating world of micronutrients and emotional health topics is a great passion of the post-graduate nutritionist. The zealous wordsmith skillfully puts together contributions from various scientific sources, explaining complex topics in easily accessible terms. She is also a dedicated mum to two children.
Micronutrients
What is the best zinc supplement?
Zinc comes in many different forms – but which one is right for you? Find out what matters and how to choose the right product for your goals.
Skin & Beauty
Collagen for hair: does collagen help with hair growth?
Healthy, radiant, strong. Everyone wants it: the dream mane. But not everyone is blessed with full, shiny hair. What's more, our hair is exposed to many external and internal influences every day that can really take their toll. These range from...
Vitamin D & obesity: Who affects whom?
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 kilos on the scales?
Micronutrients
Best Ashwagandha supplement: What to look out for
Ashwagandha is no longer an insider tip – but with so much choice available, many people are wondering: Which ashwagandha is the best? And how can I recognise a high-quality product? We'll show you what to look for when comparing and buying –...
Micronutrients
Yams: About wild yams and their benefits – during menopause, for skin, hormones, etc.
From Asia to Africa and South America, yams have always been a valued staple food in many tropical countries. And in our part of the world? The tuber is also becoming increasingly popular here – but primarily as a remedy. This is hardly...
Micronutrients
Iron deficiency: causes, symptoms & what you can do to remedy it
A trace element that 's the real deal. That is how iron could be described. From oxygen supply to energy production, it is involved in numerous vital processes in your body. However, not everyone has enough of it available – iron deficiency is one...
Micronutrients
Magnesium deficiency: causes, symptoms & what you can do to remedy it
Do you know how much magnesium you have? No? You should! Whether it's your nervous system, energy metabolism, muscle function, immune system or blood circulation – you need this mineral for a whole range of bodily functions. A deficiency of this...
Micronutrients
What is the best vitamin B12 supplement?
A multitasker that’s essential for your metabolism – that’s one way to describe vitamin B12. But cobalamin, as the vitamin is known among experts, can do much more. That’s why more and more people are making sure their bodies have enough of...
Skin & Beauty
Biotin – beauty benefits for skin, hair and nails
Effective on the inside, visible on the outside: biotin, also known as vitamin H, is your silent supporter for hair growth, skin and nails. But it can do even more: it supports your metabolism and plays a role in your nerves and psyche. But how much...
Micronutrients
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...
Health
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...
Skin & Beauty
‘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...
