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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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - when the Intestine Rebels
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - when the Intestine Rebels

Bloating, diarrhea, constipation: Irritable Bowel Syndrome can present in many ways, all of which can complicate daily life. Whether you're sharing a meal with friends, enjoying a family outing, or shopping, your rebellious, sensitive bowels are a...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 12.06.2023
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The gut-brain axis

Much of our emotional and intellectual experiences are located at waist-level: evidence of the delicate and yet palpable link between the belly and the brain. This mind-midriff connection is hardly surprising; after all, the human brain and gut are...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 07.06.2023
Zeolith – Detoxify and strengthen the intestinal wall with the power of nature
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Zeolite – Detoxify with the power of nature

Heavy metals. Ubiquitous in nature, they are difficult for our body's own detoxification machinery to eliminate. Even small amounts can accumulate in our bodies and affect our health in many ways. To remedy this, we find what we are looking for in...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 05.06.2023
Health

Gut health and allergies - how they are associated with each other

Does the gut play a role in allergies? It’s a legitimate question. After all, the digestive system contains almost 80% of all immune cells, and the immune system plays a leading role in allergic diseases. Let us throw some light on the matter.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 31.05.2023
The acid-base balance: helping us maintain a healthy equilibrium
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The acid-base balance: helping us maintain a healthy equilibrium

Interesting facts and tips concerning the endogenous regulatory system: Our body is a true marvel whose metabolic processes are perfectly coordinated. Read more here about what our body does every day to keep us in balance.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 28.05.2023
Turmeric – King of spices
Micronutrients

Turmeric – Queen of spices

What is delicately earthy in taste and radiates a lot of good-mood yellow? It is turmeric, the queen of spices and the main ingredient of yellow curry mixes. Find out here what makes turmeric so special and what the star of traditional Indian herbal...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 22.05.2023
Folic acid – the cell vitamin: Important for our core functions
Micronutrients

Folic acid – the cell vitamin: Important for our core functions

Folic acid is considered the quintessential pregnancy vitamin. But the water-soluble B vitamin is also important for people who aren’t expecting a baby – and throughout their lifetime too! You can find out what folic acid is, what we need it...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 15.03.2023
Skin & Beauty

What skin type are you?

The skin is our largest sensory organ and needs sufficient protection from the sun, especially in summer. But how much sun is actually healthy for my own skin and which sun protection factor is best for me?
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 09.03.2023
Natural skin protection: This is how you prepare yourself from the inside against sunshine and UV radiation
Skin & Beauty

Natural skin protection: This is how you prepare yourself from the inside against sunshine and UV radiation

For many people, sun-tanned skin is THE sign of summer and holidays. This makes it all the more important to optimally protect our skin from UV-induced damage such as sunburn and premature skin ageing. We can do this with good care and the right sun...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 02.03.2023
Health

Brittle nails, ridges & white spots - the causes of nail changes

Well-groomed, beautiful fingernails are every person’s calling card. White spots, grooves, or brittle nails do not make a good first impression. There are various reasons for these unsightly spots or deformations. In this short nail primer,...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 28.02.2023
Thin, weak hair - what you can do to support your hair health
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Thin, weak hair - what you can do to support your hair health

No matter how you twist and turn your hair, it’s part of you from root to tip. All the more reason why dull, weak, or thinning hair can lower our self-confidence.
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 24.02.2023
Skin & Beauty

Acne: What exactly is this and what can be used for it?

It accompanies you to the school ball, smiles happily in the class photo, packs its bags too for holiday camp: acne, which makes its presence felt for most teenagers during puberty. However, the mere fact that it is so widespread doesn’t mean that...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 22.02.2023