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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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
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
fiber
Micronutrients

Fibre: Digestive supporters & food for our intestinal bacteria

Fibre is an important part of our diet. Some soluble plant food fibres serve as food for useful intestinal bacteria by converting them into short-chain fatty acids, lactate and other valuable metabolites. But what exactly is fibre, and why is it so...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 01.08.2024
Vitamin C deficiency
Micronutrients

Vitamin C deficiency: Symptoms, consequences and treatment

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential vitamin that plays a crucial role in our health. It supports the immune system, promotes wound healing, protects against free radicals and is essential for collagen formation, which is...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 22.07.2024
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: All you need to know

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, causes & management

Do you often feel tired, forgetful or somehow off track? These symptoms could indicate a vitamin B12 deficiency! Vitamin B12 is essential for blood formation, cell renewal and a functioning nervous system. A severe deficiency can pose health risks....
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 15.06.2024
Vitamin B12 effect
Micronutrients

Vitamin B12: not just for strong nerves

Vitamin B12 is a real all-rounder – it can do much more than just support your nervous system! Especially if you are vegan or vegetarian, you should know how to get enough B12. We will show you how to optimally cover your vitamin B12 requirements...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 14.06.2024
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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...
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...
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...
Redaktion
Redaktion
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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.
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. Anna Sternbauer
Dr. Anna Sternbauer
Dr Anna Sternbauer studied medicine in Vienna and is currently training to become a paediatrician. With her ÖGOM certificate from the Austrian Society for Orthomolecular Medicine and her qualification as a certified micronutrient coach at BIOGENA,...