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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Health

Oxidative stress – how it happens and how to reduce it

What causes tomatoes to rot, flowers to wilt, our skin to age? The answer is – the oxidative processes that take place in the presence of oxygen. While oxidation is part of life, like the air we breathe, if oxidising substances get out of hand,...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 27.10.2025
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Health

Supporting the immune system of children

How the immune system learns lessons from damage and what role micronutrients play: What do a child’s immune system and children have in common? Both still have a lot to learn. While children explore the world in a playful way and collect sticks...
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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
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
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Micronutrients

Best Ashwagandha supplement: What to look out for

Ashwagandha is no longer an insider tip – but with so much choice available, many people are wondering: Which ashwagandha is the best? And how can I recognise a high-quality product? We'll show you what to look for when comparing and buying –...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 22.09.2025
Yam root
Micronutrients

Yams: About wild yams and their benefits – during menopause, for skin, hormones, etc.

From Asia to Africa and South America, yams have always been a valued staple food in many tropical countries. And in our part of the world? The tuber is also becoming increasingly popular here – but primarily as a remedy. This is hardly...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 17.09.2025
Micronutrients

Iron deficiency: causes, symptoms & what you can do to remedy it

A trace element that 's the real deal. That is how iron could be described. From oxygen supply to energy production, it is involved in numerous vital processes in your body. However, not everyone has enough of it available – iron deficiency is one...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 16.09.2025
Micronutrients

Magnesium deficiency: causes, symptoms & what you can do to remedy it

Do you know how much magnesium you have? No? You should! Whether it's your nervous system, energy metabolism, muscle function, immune system or blood circulation – you need this mineral for a whole range of bodily functions. A deficiency of this...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 15.09.2025
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Micronutrients

Magnesium and potassium: benefits of this powerful duo

Potassium and magnesium. You've probably heard of both minerals. They are involved in countless metabolic processes in your body and can therefore have many beneficial effects. But it gets even better: these two vital substances complement each...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 30.07.2025