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Micronutrients

What is astaxanthin? – All about benefits, use & dosage

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•14 Reading time

Astaxanthin is a reddish plant pigment that is considered the main carotenoid in marine life. Find out what it can do and how to use it here.

Nutrition

Study: altered intestinal flora in individuals with histamine intolerance

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•1 Reading time

The intestinal flora of people who are sensitive to food histamine is composed differently to the intestinal flora of those who have no problem with it. This is indicated by a German study published in the Journal of Physiological Pharmacology in 2018.

Nutrition

A complete guide to understanding and treating histamine intolerance

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•9 Reading time

Find out more about this often unrecognized phenomenon, the symptoms of histamine intolerance and the right diet for this intolerance.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Vitamin D for babies & newborns: yes or no?

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•7 Reading time

Why is additional vitamin D recommended for the youngest among us? Isn't it enough to spend a lot of time outdoors with your baby and get the vitamin through food?

Micronutrients

Everything about quercetin – effect, requirement, intake & dosage

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•8 Reading time

Quercetin is a plant pigment that has made a name for itself as the “king of flavonoids”. But what is quercetin all about? And what is the best way to take it?

Sports

All you need to know about BCAAs: benefits, dosage and effects

ByLisa Ressi, MSc•4 Reading time

How does BCAA work in the body and in which situations is it particularly useful to take these amino acids? Find out how these powerful amino acids can optimally support your training and nutrition plan.

Micronutrients

Bitter substances: Why bitter is healthy and good for the modern body

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

Bitter-tasting plant substances can offer valuable life hacks when used in a targeted manner. Find out what makes bitter substances so healthy and why we “modern” people in particular are in dire need of bitter substances.

Better Living

Boost the immune system: Tips for strong defences even in winter

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•9 Reading time

People who are constantly ill want to boost their defences as quickly as possible. You can find out which tips and tricks can be used to support the immune system in our article.

Sports

What sport suits me best?

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•2 Reading time

What type of athlete are you? And which micronutrients can support and accompany you during your sports sessions?