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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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...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 11.04.2025
Skin & Beauty

Gut skin axis: How skin and gut health are connected

What do your intestines and your skin have in common? A lot. Although invisible to the naked eye, a look under the microscope reveals that both tissues are home to astonishing flora. With around one billion microorganisms per gram of intestinal...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 31.03.2025
Health

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...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 27.03.2025
Skin & Beauty

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...
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from Dr. Katharina Medek
on 26.03.2025
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Micronutrients

Alpha lipoic acid: benefits, intake, dosage & co.

Alpha-lipoic acid is considered a versatile antioxidant and is increasingly valued for its positive effects on the body. Whether supporting energy metabolism, protecting nerves or promoting insulin sensitivity, the sulfur-containing fatty acid...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 04.03.2025
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Health

How to increase your metabolism: protein-rich nutrition and sport as influencing factors

An active metabolism is the key to more energy, a greater sense of well-being and a healthy body weight. Many people are looking for ways to boost their metabolism in order to lose weight or simply feel more energetic. But what exactly is...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 28.02.2025
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Biohacking

The role of biohacking supplements

Biohackers strive to better understand their bodies and to optimise their functions in a targeted way. After all, the more you know about your own biological processes, the more effectively you can support them. In particular, micronutrient status...
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from Daniel Donhauser
on 21.02.2025
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Micronutrients

Ashwagandha benefits for women: libido, menopause, pregnancy, breastfeeding etc.

Ashwagandha is also known as the sleep berry or Withania somnifera and is a plant that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. For women in particular, ashwagandha offers a range of potential benefits – from supporting hormonal...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 19.02.2025
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Micronutrients

Can you get enough vitamin D from the sun?

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in our health. It contributes significantly to maintaining our immune system, supports the calcium and phosphate balance, strengthens the bones and teeth and contributes to muscle function. But in practice, can we even...
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 14.02.2025
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Micronutrients

Golden root: the calming effect of Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola rosea, also known as golden root, has emerged in recent years as a natural means of promoting mental and physical health. This remarkable adaptogen is not only an ancient remedy used in folk medicine, but has also attracted attention in...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 13.02.2025
Allergies - causes and natural remedies
Health

Allergies - causes and natural remedies

Sneezing, colds, itching. If the body’s defences are launching bombs and grenades at something completely harmless, we could be in the middle of an allergy – including collateral damage. But what exactly is an allergy? And what are its causes?
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 13.02.2025
Astragalus (Tragacanth) - benefits and how to take it
Micronutrients

Astragalus (Tragacanth) - benefits and how to take it

Astragalus is a classic in traditional Chinese teaching designed to strengthen life energy and boost defences. However, the properties of Astragalus have also become more widespread in modern times, and above all, provide hope for allergy sufferers.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 12.02.2025