Mag. Margit Weichselbraun

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.

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Sports
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Sports

Magnesium & Sport - the secret behind peak athletic performance

In sports, magnesium may not be in the spotlight like protein or carbohydrates, but for athletes, it is a real game-changer because this mineral ensures that you achieve your best performance in sports. It is involved in over 300 biochemical...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 02.10.2024
Frankincense
Micronutrients

Frankincense: Effect of Boswellia extract

Frankincense, also known as Olibanum, is a resin that has been prized for thousands of years and is obtained from the trees of the Boswellia genus. Frankincense is becoming increasingly popular as a food supplement. The main active ingredients, the...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 13.09.2024
Falling pregnant: tips for women and men on how to achieve baby bliss
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Getting pregnant: Advice for men and women trying for a baby

The path to the child of your dreams is not always easy. In this article, the female cycle is explained in a comprehensible way and we examine various approaches that are based on scientific knowledge and can holistically promote fertility for women...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 10.09.2024
Woman with selenium deficiency
Micronutrients

Selenium deficiency – symptoms, causes and how to rectify it

Selenium is only needed in trace amounts, but a lack can damage the entire organism. How a selenium deficiency manifests itself and how it can be remedied.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 04.09.2024
Liver detox – These methods and home remedies can relieve liver stress
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...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 04.09.2024
Selenium
Micronutrients

Selenium – effect, need, sources & application

Selenium Not only does the mineral shine visually. It also shines within our body. Learn more about the essential trace element.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 28.08.2024
Zinc deficiency
Micronutrients

Zinc deficiency - causes, symptoms & how to remedy it

Poor wound healing, increased hair loss, weak immune system? This could be due to zinc deficiency. But what causes this deficiency? And how can it be remedied?
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 13.08.2024
Zinc
Micronutrients

Zinc - impact, sources & use

Whether eyes, skin or immune system - zinc is essential in many situations. More about the multifaceted trace element in our current portrait.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 15.07.2024
Athletes who take protein powder compare themselves
Sports

Which protein powder is best? - Comparison of protein powders

Protein powder is available almost everywhere. However, consumers generally do not want to take just any protein powder, but want the best for themselves. But which is the best?
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 02.07.2024
Micronutrients

Folic acid – why this vitamin is so important before and during pregnancy

Folic acid. The need for the water-soluble B vitamin increases by a whopping 83% during pregnancy. This huge increase only gives an idea of the major role folic acid plays in the development of new life. However, even women who are only in the...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 26.06.2024
Vitamin B12 for vegans
Micronutrients

Vitamin B12 for vegans

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, should be used by people with a lacto-vegetarian or vegan diet. As a vegan or vegetarian with low milk and egg consumption, there is an increased risk of developing a deficiency. What are the sources of...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 16.06.2024
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Micronutrients

Vitamin B12 deficiency: Symptoms, consequences and treatment

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that is vital for many functions in the body. Among other things, it plays a central role in the formation of red blood cells, in cell renewal and the functioning of the nervous system. A severe deficiency may...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 15.06.2024
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Michael Wäger, BSc, MSc
Michael Wäger, BSc, MSc
Since April 2013, Michael Wäger, a qualified nutrition scientist and biochemist, has been part of BIOGENA and, as the scientific head of the Biogena-Group, is happy to write scientifically sound blog posts because he considers it particularly...
Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
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...
Lisa Ressi, MSc
Lisa Ressi, MSc
Lisa Ressi is a certified Health & Care Nurse with a Master's degree in Health Sciences. Her heart has been in micronutrients for over 20 years. During her work as a freelance health and care nurse, she also gained a lot of practical...
Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
Michael Kohlberger is a scientist specialising in the field of medical biology. After spending several years working in the lab, he discovered his passion for scientific communication. As a member of the BIOGENA science team, he engages critically...
Redaktion
Redaktion
The BIOGENA editorial team is pleased to inform you about all current events and company news: Press articles, new products and much more.
Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
Kristiina Singer specialises in clinical nutritional medicine. Her special interest focuses on the possibilities of functional nutrition and orthomolecular medicine. She has been part of the BIOGENA family since 2015, first as a scientific...
Klaus Molidor
Klaus Molidor
Klaus Molidor has been reporting on professional and amateur sports for more than 20 years for daily and weekly newspapers, as well as magazines. He is himself a passionate marathon runner and delves deeply into all topics related to sports.
Mag. pharm. Ines Schachenhofer
Mag. pharm. Ines Schachenhofer
Ines Schachenhofer completed her pharmacy studies at the University of Graz. Whilst writing her thesis, she gained experience in the pharmaceutical industry. After that, she worked in a pharmacy for several years, where she learned a lot about the...
Daniel Donhauser
Daniel Donhauser
Daniel Donhauser studied economics and business administration. As a former strategy consultant in the health insurance and healthcare sector, he became familiar with the challenges of our current healthcare system early on. After working as Chief...
Dr. Katharina Medek
Dr. Katharina Medek
Dr Katharina Medek studied medicine in Innsbruck and, after spending time in Vienna and Zurich, is now back in her hometown of Salzburg, where she works as a specialist in dermatology in her own private practice at the p-Health – Zentrum für...
Ivonne Teufl
Ivonne Teufl
For Ivonne, the job of a midwife is more of a calling than a profession. Since 2013, she has been guiding women and families through this special phase of life. As a trained fitness instructor, she also recognizes the importance of micronutrients as...
Dr. Rebecca Göngrich
Rebecca Göngrich studied biology with a focus on biochemistry and completed her doctoral thesis in the field of biotechnology. She has long been passionate about micronutrients – small molecules that can have a big impact. The expertise she has...