Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc

Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc

Camilla Freinek completed her studies in biology, specialising in cell biology and microbiology, and then devoted herself to research. She has been pursuing her passion in the BIOGENA science team since 2018 – the communication of current scientific topics to all those interested in health. She pursues the writing of scientific contributions in the field of the current study situation on the prevention potential of orthomolecular medicine with particular passion.

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Life
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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
Spirulina
Micronutrients

Spirulina: Effect and intake of blue algae

For millennia, spirulina kelp has been a traditional source of food for some indigenous cultures in Africa and Central America. However, in recent years this small power pack has also gained in popularity in the Western world. No wonder, because the...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 25.06.2024
Supplements

Micronutrients for the holiday

This year too, holidays are a hot topic. We have some practical tips for your next trip and will show you why you should ensure sufficient micronutrient care before you start your holiday.
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 25.06.2024
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Omega 3 during pregnancy: EPA & DHA for pregnant women

Omega 3 fatty acids – especially DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) – are essential for healthy development, which is why they play a major role in pregnancy. The omega 3 fatty acid DHA in particular plays a decisive role...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 31.05.2024
Micronutrients

Omega 3 fatty acids: Daily requirement and effect

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential fats. No other nutrient has experienced a comparable paradigm shift in nutritional science. For a long time all fats had a bad image, but nutritionists today stress the incredible health value of omega 3 fatty acids...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 30.05.2024
Skin & Beauty

Hyaluronic acid powder: key benefits for skin, face and well-being

Hyaluronic acid is one of the brightest stars in the anti-aging sky. But how does this substance work? And what can be expected from targeted intake? We explain this and more in this blog.
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 21.05.2024
Person with folic acid deficiency
Micronutrients

Folic acid deficiency – what you need to know

Do you recognise this story? The Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale, in which Rapunzel's mother lusted after the prohibited salad leaves in her neighbour’s garden during pregnancy? Her gut feeling was right on the money, since the water-soluble B...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 07.05.2024
Micronutrients

Everything about vitamin C (ascorbic acid) – daily requirement, effect & use

Vitamin C is a vitamin for all seasons. This immunity classic is not only in demand during the cold season, it is also a warm weather vitamin, which proves its qualities either in the course of extensive sunbathing or when travelling by air. Learn...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 23.04.2024
Micronutrients

Everything about quercetin – effect, requirement, intake & dosage

Quercetin is a citrus-yellow natural dye found in many plants. Due to its far-reaching positive effects on human health, this flavonoid is a recurring focus of science. But what are the therapeutic indications for quercetin? What is it good for? Let...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 01.03.2024
Health

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

Viruses, bacteria, foreign bodies. Our immune system has a lot of fights to contend with every day. But even the strongest warrior runs out of puff from time to time. Not all of us are blessed with a strong immune system. People who are constantly...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 29.12.2023
Menopausal woman looking at the sunset
Life

Menopause – of hormones and paths

Sexual hormones are not wallflowers. While other hormones usually just quietly get on with their business, sex hormones like to behave like divas. Even in the menopause, they don’t just lie down quietly and recede into the background, but make...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 13.10.2023
Micronutrients

Ready for autumn? – Micronutrients & Tips

You might not know it from the weather right now, but autumn is just around the corner once again and with it darker, shorter days and the associated lethargy and fatigue. Now is the perfect time to tank up for the cold season and to give your body...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 09.10.2023
Other results
Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
The fascinating world of micronutrients and emotional health topics is a great passion of the post-graduate nutritionist. The zealous wordsmith skillfully puts together contributions from various scientific sources, explaining complex topics in...
Michael Wäger, BSc, MSc
Michael Wäger, BSc, MSc
Since April 2013, Michael Wäger, a qualified nutrition scientist and biochemist, has been part of BIOGENA and, as the scientific head of the Biogena-Group, is happy to write scientifically sound blog posts because he considers it particularly...
Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
Michael Kohlberger is a scientist specialising in the field of medical biology. After spending several years working in the lab, he discovered his passion for scientific communication. As a member of the BIOGENA science team, he engages critically...
Lisa Ressi, MSc
Lisa Ressi, MSc
Lisa Ressi is a certified Health & Care Nurse with a Master's degree in Health Sciences. Her heart has been in micronutrients for over 20 years. During her work as a freelance health and care nurse, she also gained a lot of practical...
Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
Kristiina Singer specialises in clinical nutritional medicine. Her special interest focuses on the possibilities of functional nutrition and orthomolecular medicine. She has been part of the BIOGENA family since 2015, first as a scientific...
Klaus Molidor
Klaus Molidor
Klaus Molidor has been reporting on professional and amateur sports for more than 20 years for daily and weekly newspapers, as well as magazines. He is himself a passionate marathon runner and delves deeply into all topics related to sports.
Dr. Rebecca Göngrich
Rebecca Göngrich studied biology with a focus on biochemistry and completed her doctoral thesis in the field of biotechnology. She has long been passionate about micronutrients – small molecules that can have a big impact. The expertise she has...
Mag. pharm. Ines Schachenhofer
Mag. pharm. Ines Schachenhofer
Ines Schachenhofer completed her pharmacy studies at the University of Graz. Whilst writing her thesis, she gained experience in the pharmaceutical industry. After that, she worked in a pharmacy for several years, where she learned a lot about the...
Daniel Donhauser
Daniel Donhauser
Daniel Donhauser studied economics and business administration. As a former strategy consultant in the health insurance and healthcare sector, he became familiar with the challenges of our current healthcare system early on. After working as Chief...
Dr. Katharina Medek
Dr. Katharina Medek
Dr Katharina Medek studied medicine in Innsbruck and, after spending time in Vienna and Zurich, is now back in her hometown of Salzburg, where she works as a specialist in dermatology in her own private practice at the p-Health – Zentrum für...
Ivonne Teufl
Ivonne Teufl
For Ivonne, the job of a midwife is more of a calling than a profession. Since 2013, she has been guiding women and families through this special phase of life. As a trained fitness instructor, she also recognizes the importance of micronutrients as...