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 easily accessible terms. She is also a dedicated mum to two children.
Micronutrients
Iron deficiency: Causes, symptoms and what you can do
Iron deficiency is widespread worldwide and yet it is still misunderstood. It is estimated that more than 1.5 billion people suffer from iron deficiency, which slows them down physically and mentally in life. A blog about iron deficiency, causes and...
Micronutrients
Magnesium deficiency: Causes, symptoms and what you can do
You can’t do without magnesium. After all, this multifaceted light metal is involved in over 600 enzymatic reactions in the body. It’s hardly surprising that magnesium deficiency makes itself felt in so many different ways. But effectively how...
Micronutrients
What is the best vitamin B12 supplement?
A multitasker that’s essential for your metabolism – that’s one way to describe vitamin B12. But cobalamin, as the vitamin is known among experts, can do much more. That’s why more and more people are making sure their bodies have enough of...
Skin & Beauty
Biotin (Vitamin H) – for hair and skin
Biotin for skin and hair: A question of beauty. When it comes to nutritive care, biotin is simply a must. But what is biotin, which essential role does this water-soluble vitamin play and where is it contained?In this article you will learn...
Micronutrients
OPC: The health benefits of the super antioxidant
What do grape pips, green tea and pomegranate have in common? They are all brimming with special substances that naturally occur in plants and are abbreviated as OPCs. Today we would like to reveal to you the characteristics of these valuable plant...
Health
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...
Skin & Beauty
‘Vegan collagen’ – the plant-based alternative and its effect
Collagen supplements are considered the key to firm skin, but they are obtained from animal sources – a clear contradiction to vegan and animal-friendly principles. But what if there were a plant-based or vegetarian alternative that was just as...
Skin & Beauty
The gut-skin axis: how gut health and skin are connected
What do your gut and skin have in common? Quite a lot! Both are densely populated microbiome worlds – and key players in your well-being. Around one trillion microorganisms live in every gram of tissue in your large intestine. And your skin is...
Health
Spring fatigue: what lies behind the symptoms and which vitamins and nutrients can help
Birds are singing, flowers are blooming and the scent of a fresh start is in the air – it's springtime at last! While some of us are bursting with energy, others are hit by the notorious springtime fatigue. But what causes this low point, what are...
Health
How to increase your metabolism: protein-rich nutrition and sport as influencing factors
An active metabolism is the key to more energy, a greater sense of well-being and a healthy body weight. Many people are looking for ways to boost their metabolism in order to lose weight or simply feel more energetic. But what exactly is...
Health
Allergies - causes and natural remedies
Sneezing, colds, itching. If the body’s defences are launching bombs and grenades at something completely harmless, we could be in the middle of an allergy – including collateral damage. But what exactly is an allergy? And what are its causes?
Micronutrients
Astragalus (Tragacanth) - benefits and how to take it
Astragalus is a classic in traditional Chinese teaching designed to strengthen life energy and boost defences. However, the properties of Astragalus have also become more widespread in modern times, and above all, provide hope for allergy sufferers.
