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

Skincare vs. supplements in comparison

The road to perfect skin often involves two opposing approaches: skincare products that work externally, or dietary supplements that are supposed to make you glow from the inside out. But which approach is really more effective?
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 16.12.2024
Slow Aging
Skin & Beauty

Slow Aging – how to slow down the aging of your skin

Wrinkles and pigment spots are not our enemies, but our skin's companions. Instead of fighting them, we show you how you can gently and naturally slow down the aging process – without fillers or Botox, but with a lot of knowledge and care –...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 05.12.2024
Diet with histamine intolerance
Health

Diet for histamine intolerance: which foods are well tolerated and which you should avoid

Searching the internet for answers to questions such as “Which foods should people with histamine intolerance avoid and which are well tolerated?” often leads people with histamine intolerance to long tables that often confuse more than help....
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 05.12.2024
Nattokinase enzyme from Japan
Micronutrients

Nattokinase – benefits, side effects and usage of the enzyme

Nattokinase has been valued in Japan for its health benefits for a long time. Find out more about the enzyme and the positive effects that can be expected from it.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 03.12.2024
Can you get vitamin D from a solarium?
Health

Can you absorb vitamin D from a tanning bed: fact or fiction?

Vitamin D is an essential hormone precursor that our body produces with the help of UV rays from the sun and that is converted into a biologically active hormone in the body. But especially in the winter months, when sunlight is scarce, the thought...
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 27.11.2024
Skin & Beauty

Glow coffee – scientifically proven effects or beauty lies?

On social media you can hardly ignore the trend: Glow coffee – coffee enriched primarily with collagen, but also with other beauty nutrients, which enjoys great popularity as a “beauty coffee”. It is designed to bring a fresh glow to your face...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 26.11.2024
Antioxidants for cell protection
Micronutrients

What are antioxidants? Effect & occurrence

Antioxidants are substances that protect against free radicals and a great deal is known about them. In the following, you will learn more about these substances, which are also known as free radical scavengers, and where they can be found in food.
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 19.11.2024
Best iron supplements
Micronutrients

Best iron supplement – what makes them stand out?

There are worlds of difference between the different types of iron. To understand this, it’s worth learning more about heavy metals before buying a food supplement. We explain what to look out for and present our test winner to you.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 13.11.2024
Woman who knows her daily iron requirement
Micronutrients

Daily iron requirement: How much iron should you take each day?

Iron is an essential trace element that plays a central role in our health. It supports the formation of red blood cells and ensures that our bodies are supplied with sufficient oxygen. But how much iron do we need every day, and how can we ensure...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 12.11.2024
Iron intake
Micronutrients

Recommended iron intake: How and when is it best to take iron?

Iron is a vital, essential trace element that plays a central role in our body – from oxygen supply to energy production. A lack of iron can therefore cause a variety of health symptoms. But when and how should you take iron to optimise absorption...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 11.11.2024
How to improve endurance for skiing
Sports

How to improve your endurance - effective tools & tips for better performance

Whether it’s running, cycling or swimming, aerobic exercise keeps us fit and healthy. Find out here what you can do to improve your endurance and more.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 05.11.2024
ZMA - meaning, effect & application
Sports

ZMA – significance, effect & application for athletes

For athletes looking to optimise their performance, supplements are becoming increasingly important. ZMA, a popular product among athletes, offers numerous benefits. But what exactly is ZMA, how does it affect the body, and for whom does a...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 31.10.2024