“My best health” blog

Micronutrients

The melatonin effect – and how it helps us get to sleep

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•4 Reading time

How exactly does melatonin work, and what can you do to support your melatonin production? We'll show you!

Skin & Beauty

Getting a healthy tan with “skin-food”

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

We all want just one thing, when the sun is out: getting a fantastic tan and soaking up a sufficient amount of vitamin D for improving our mood and health. But no matter whether at the lake or when doing sports – sun and summer heat can be quite a strain. Read here how you can make it through the summer anyway.

Understanding omega-3 deficiencies and their impact

ByDr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc•2 Reading time

Our diet is often lacking in DHA, EPA, and the plant-based omega-3 variant ALA***—a finding confirmed by two recent studies.

Studies: Iron and vitamin B12 supplements help optimize the nutrient profile of a vegetarian diet

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

Two studies analysed the vitamin B12 supply of vegans and the iron supply of vegetarians.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Study: Babies already love omega-3 fatty acids in the belly

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

A mother’s nutrient intake during pregnancy influences her little one at an early stage. The impact of omega-3 fatty acids on the eyes and brain of the foetus in the womb was once again the subject of research.

Dossier: Strong bones and muscles also depend on vitamin D

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

Bone density is often mentioned in the same breath as calcium. Thanks to years of work to inform the public, many people now appreciate the importance of another nutrient for strong bones: Vitamin D.

Study: Astragalus helps keep our immune system on an even keel

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•1 Reading time

The latest findings suggest that astragalus, the Far Eastern butterfly flower, supports our immune system in several ways. It also helps it to be less easily upset by potential irritants.

The chemistry of love: hormones and attraction

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•4 Reading time

“My heart is dancing and every molecule is moving.” As sung by the German band Mia, the famous “butterflies in the stomach” are nothing more than a lot of biochemistry.

Anti-Stress & Well-being

Study: Intestinal flora affects mental health status

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

In recent years, increasing evidence has shown that mental illnesses are associated with altered intestinal flora. This has now been confirmed by a study on individuals suffering depression published in the Nature Microbiology Journal in 2019.