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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Micronutrients

Ashwagandha – a closer look at the sleep berry

Ashwagandha, a member of the nightshade family, has numerous beneficial effects on the body. The sleep berry is used primarily to combat stress and to support vitality. Its popularity is growing in modern times as well. Here, the origin and health...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 25.11.2025
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Micronutrients

Vitamin D deficiency – under-supplied despite sunlight?

Sunlight that tickles our nose not only warms our hearts, but is also the key to a vital nutrient - vitamin D. Paradoxically, despite seemingly adequate sunlight, up to 57 per cent of adults suffer from a vitamin D deficiency - a silent health risk...
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 24.11.2025
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The best vitamins and supplement to boost your immune system

What makes a real test winner for the immune system? Here you can find out what inner values you can use to recognise a real immune star.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 05.11.2025
Health

Oxidative stress: causes, symptoms, & how to reduce it

Oxygen. It is as much a part of our lives as food, sleep or our consciousness. And you are not only surrounded by it, it is also inside you – involved in numerous oxidative processes. But it all depends on the dose – while we need a certain...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 27.10.2025
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Health

How to boost a child's immune systems: helpful tips for parents

When one infection follows another, it can quickly push families to their limits. No sooner has the last cold cleared up than the nose is running again or the fever is rising. But even though frequent infections are quite normal in the first few...
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Dr. Anna Sternbauer
from Dr. Anna Sternbauer
on 09.10.2025
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Micronutrients

What is the best zinc supplement?

Zinc comes in many different forms – but which one is right for you? Find out what matters and how to choose the right product for your goals.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 07.10.2025
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Micronutrients

Folic acid for hair: How this vital nutrient can affect hair growth

They protect your skin, regulate your body temperature and grow up to 0.5 mm every day. Your hair. But whether you have a long mane or a short sidecut, hair is also a way of expressing our individual personality. The ultimate goal for many is...
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 07.10.2025
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Micronutrients

Vitamin D foods: what natural sources are available and how you can meet your daily requirements

Long underestimated and incorrectly labelled, vitamin D, which is actually a hormone, has been overlooked by many until now. This is hardly surprising, given that other vital substances, such as vitamin C and, more recently, niacin, collagen and...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 07.10.2025
Skin & Beauty

Collagen for hair: does collagen help with hair growth?

Healthy, radiant, strong. Everyone wants it: the dream mane. But not everyone is blessed with full, shiny hair. What's more, our hair is exposed to many external and internal influences every day that can really take their toll. These range from...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 06.10.2025
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Vitamin D & obesity: Who affects whom?

Are you familiar with the chicken-and-egg dilemma? That's exactly how the discussion surrounding vitamin D and obesity feels. Which comes first: low vitamin D levels or those extra kilos on the scales?
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 02.10.2025
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Health

How to lower blood sugar quickly an naturally: tips on nutrition, lifestyle, etc. for diabetes and prediabetes

A permanently elevated blood sugar level can make your life difficult. People with diabetes mellitus or a precursor to it therefore ask themselves: How can I lower my blood sugar effectively and in the long term – preferably without tablets, in a...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 02.10.2025
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Sports

Electrolytes: benefits, sources and when to take them

‘You need to fill up your electrolyte reserves!’ ‘Have you drunk enough electrolytes?’ And: ‘That’s definitely because you don’t have enough electrolytes!’ Sooner or later, people who exercise will be confronted with these statements...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 01.10.2025