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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All about collagen – effect, daily needs and use
Micronutrients

All about collagen – effect, daily needs and use

Collagen is currently particularly popular in the beauty and wellness area: The structural protein is designed to smooth our skin, make joints resilient and tune our body composition. But what is collagen? What effect does it have and how to best...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 17.12.2024
Echinacea coneflower plant and its effects
Health

Echinacea – about the healing properties of the coneflower

Echinacea (coneflower) is a member of the daisy family and is full of flower power. The native peoples of North America were already aware of the healing properties of the wild plant native to their region. In the meantime, the immune-boosting...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 17.12.2024
Skin & Beauty

Skincare vs. supplements in comparison

The road to perfect skin often involves two opposing approaches: skincare products that work externally, or dietary supplements that are supposed to make you glow from the inside out. But which approach is really more effective?
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 16.12.2024
Skin & Beauty

Slow Aging – how to slow down the aging of your skin

Wrinkles and pigment spots are not our enemies, but our skin's companions. Instead of fighting them, we show you how you can gently and naturally slow down the aging process – without fillers or Botox, but with a lot of knowledge and care –...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 05.12.2024
Skin & Beauty

Glow coffee – scientifically proven effects or beauty lies?

On social media you can hardly ignore the trend: Glow coffee – coffee enriched primarily with collagen, but also with other beauty nutrients, which enjoys great popularity as a “beauty coffee”. It is designed to bring a fresh glow to your face...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 26.11.2024
Antioxidants for cell protection
Micronutrients

What are antioxidants? Effect & occurrence

Antioxidants are substances that protect against free radicals and a great deal is known about them. In the following, you will learn more about these substances, which are also known as free radical scavengers, and where they can be found in food.
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 19.11.2024
Best iron supplements
Micronutrients

Best iron supplement – what makes them stand out?

There are worlds of difference between the different types of iron. To understand this, it’s worth learning more about heavy metals before buying a food supplement. We explain what to look out for and present our test winner to you.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 13.11.2024
Woman who knows her daily iron requirement
Micronutrients

Daily iron requirement: How much iron should you take each day?

Iron is an essential trace element that plays a central role in our health. It supports the formation of red blood cells and ensures that our bodies are supplied with sufficient oxygen. But how much iron do we need every day, and how can we ensure...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 12.11.2024
Iron intake
Micronutrients

Recommended iron intake: How and when is it best to take iron?

Iron is a vital, essential trace element that plays a central role in our body – from oxygen supply to energy production. A lack of iron can therefore cause a variety of health symptoms. But when and how should you take iron to optimise absorption...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 11.11.2024
ZMA - meaning, effect & application
Sports

ZMA – significance, effect & application for athletes

For athletes looking to optimise their performance, supplements are becoming increasingly important. ZMA, a popular product among athletes, offers numerous benefits. But what exactly is ZMA, how does it affect the body, and for whom does a...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 31.10.2024
Woman who takes collagen for her joints

Collagen for joints: The key to healthy cartilage and bones

Joint pain and degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis affect many people, especially with advancing age. Collagen is one of the most important proteins for the health of joints, cartilage and bones. It represents the basic framework for the...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 28.10.2024
Couple well-supplied with iodine
Micronutrients

Iodine – The trace element with a great effect

Iodine is an essential trace element that plays a crucial role in our health. It is particularly important for the thyroid gland, which controls an abundance of bodily functions. In this paper, we examine the versatile effects of iodine and explain...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 25.10.2024