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Micronutrients | Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

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

ByLisa Ressi, MSc•2 Reading time

Ashwagandha offers a number of potential benefits, especially for women – from supporting hormone balance to stress relief. But what effect does this adaptogenic plant have specifically during different life stages, such as menopause?

Nutrition | Micronutrients

Does ashwagandha make you gain weight?

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

Ashwagandha has established itself as one of the most sought-after adaptogens. However, recently, the question of whether ashwagandha can also contribute to weight gain has been raised frequently. Is this just a myth, or is there more to it?

Micronutrients

Can you get enough vitamin D from the sun?

ByMag. Kristiina Singer, MSc•4 Reading time

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in our health. But is it even possible to achieve a sufficiently high vitamin D level through sun exposure? How can we truly meet our vitamin D needs? We'll explain.

Micronutrients

Golden root: the calming effect of Rhodiola rosea

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•4 Reading time

Rhodiola rosea, also known as rose root, has gained a reputation in recent years as a natural remedy for promoting mental and physical health. In this article, you'll learn all about its calming effects.

Better Living | Nutrition

Allergies: causes, symptoms and natural remedies

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•6 Reading time

Sneezing, a runny nose, itching. When our immune system launches bombs and grenades at harmless mosquitoes, we're in the midst of an allergy—physical collateral damage included. But what exactly is an allergy? And what causes it?

Micronutrients

Astragalus (Tragacanth) - benefits and how to take it

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•5 Reading time

Nowadays, the West, too, has discovered the beneficial properties of Mongolian tragacanth and uses the extract from its roots not only as a tonic, but also to treat allergies, hay fever and other forms of stress. Our profile of a traditional root that has stood the test of time, even in the modern age.

Sports | Micronutrients

Creatine: The benefits, what it does and dosage

ByDr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc•8 Reading time

Creatine is said to boost performance, especially in high-intensity sprint, interval, and strength sports, making it a potential game-changer. Learn more about this vital fuel and what to consider when taking it.

Nutrition | Anti-Stress & Well-being

Histamine intolerance and stress

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•4 Reading time

Stress is omnipresent. But what many people don't realize is that stress can also affect histamine regulation in the body, thus worsening or even triggering symptoms of histamine intolerance. In this article, we take a look at the mechanisms behind this phenomenon.

Micronutrients

Griffonia Simplicifolia plant: effect, use and dosage

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

Griffonia simplicifolia, also known as the African black bean, has gained increasing popularity in recent years. It is particularly valued for its potential positive effects on mental health. But what is the true meaning behind this plant?