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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A man well-supplied with Vitamin A
Micronutrients

Vitamin A: Need, effect & deficiency

Vitamin A is an essential vitamin that plays an important role in numerous bodily functions. In this article, you will learn all the important information about the requirement for, the effect and the possible consequences of vitamin A deficiency.
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 16.09.2024
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
Man with high testosterone
Health

How to increase testosterone - Tips for naturally increasing your testosterone levels

Many middle-aged men feel their energy is declining. A key factor for this can be decreasing testosterone. But how can you increase it?
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Michael Wäger
from Michael Wäger, BSc, MSc
on 05.09.2024
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
Milk thistle
Micronutrients

Milk thistle: Effect and side effects

The milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is one of the most well-known medicinal plants that plays a significant role in natural medicine. It is often recommended, especially for liver and digestive problems. But what effects does milk thistle actually...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 21.08.2024
Cordyceps
Micronutrients

Cordyceps: The Chinese caterpillar mushroom & its effect

Cordyceps sinensis, also known as the Chinese caterpillar mushroom, is a remarkable vital mushroom used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Originally located in the highlands of Tibet, the mushroom has made a name for itself with...
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 14.08.2024
Ginseng
Micronutrients

Ginseng: Benefitis, effect & side effects

Ginseng is one of the oldest and most popular medicinal plants in the world. Its adaptogenic properties, which help the body to cope with stress, and its varied health benefits make it an indispensable part of traditional medicine. In this blog...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 14.08.2024
A climber well supplied with vitamin E
Micronutrients

Vitamin E: Impact, daily needs & sources

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that acts as a true guardian angel when it comes to our cells. It plays a central role in the fight against free radicals – unstable molecules that can damage our cells and are associated with a variety of...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 14.08.2024
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
L-Arginine
Micronutrients

L-arginine: Benefits, effect, intake, dosage & more

As inconspicuous as the amino acid L-arginine is, its potential effects are: faster muscle growth, accelerated fat burning and improved blood flow, which not only has a positive effect on the muscles, but also on the sexual organs. L-arginine is a...
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Klaus Molidor
from Klaus Molidor
on 06.08.2024