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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Falling pregnant:tips for women and men on how to achieve baby bliss
Life

Getting pregnant: Advice for men and women trying for a baby

Home, job, partner - once the key cornerstones of life have been achieved, many people feel it is the perfect time to complete their happiness with a child. However, not everything in life always runs according to plan. The desire to have children...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 10.09.2024
Liver detox – These methods and home remedies can relieve liver stress
Knowledge

Liver detox – These methods and home remedies can relieve liver stress

 The liver is the largest gland and at the same time our most important metabolic organ. Day after day, it performs truly amazing tasks: metabolizing, controlling, storing, detoxifying, and excreting. All of these functions are vital. Yet, despite...
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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
Ginseng
Micronutrients

Ginseng: 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
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 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
fiber
Health

Fibre: Digestive supporters & food for our intestinal bacteria

Fibre is an important part of our diet. Some soluble plant food fibres serve as food for useful intestinal bacteria by converting them into short-chain fatty acids, lactate and other valuable metabolites. But what exactly is fibre, and why is it so...
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from Mag. pharm. Ines Schachenhofer
on 01.08.2024
Vitamins
Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals: important building blocks for our health

In our hectic world, where fast meals and processed foods are often given priority, it can be a challenge to maintain the nutrients necessary for optimal health. Vitamins and minerals play a crucial role in almost all bodily functions, from...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 28.07.2024
Tennis player who is well supplied with B vitamins
Micronutrients

Vitamin B: Effect, intake & deficiency

Vitamins play an important role in our health and wellbeing. Among the many vitamin groups, the group of B vitamins stands out in particular. These complex and diverse nutrients are essential for a variety of bodily functions, from energy production...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 25.07.2024
Thyroid - Butterfly
Health

The thyroid gland – our energy manager

The human thyroid gland is a small organ a few centimetres in size, the two wings of which mould to the trachea in the area of the larynx. The characteristic name originates from the physicians of ancient Greece who recognised a shield (thyreoides =...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 23.07.2024
Vitamin C deficiency
Micronutrients

Vitamin C deficiency: Symptoms, consequences and treatment

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential vitamin that plays a crucial role in our health. It supports the immune system, promotes wound healing, protects against free radicals and is essential for collagen formation, which is...
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from Mag. pharm. Ines Schachenhofer
on 22.07.2024
L-Carnitine
Sports

L-carnitine: Effect, intake, dosage & more

Energy, strength, fat burning – everything that sports people strive for. In energy metabolism, there is a compound that is absolutely necessary for burning fat when exercising: L-carnitine. The vitamin-like compound has an effect on many other...
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Klaus Molidor
from Klaus Molidor
on 18.07.2024