Mag. Margit Weichselbraun 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 easily accessible terms. She is also a dedicated mum to two children.

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The secret power of bitter substances

Bitter substances: Why bitter is healthy and good for the modern body

Admittedly, it’s usually not love at first sight: bitter, the taste profile which, for many people, conjures up first an acidic facial expression and then a distorted smile. However, bitter tasting plant substances can offer valuable lifelines...

What sport suits me best?

Beyond making us feel happier, an active lifestyle does wonders for the body and soul. To develop a real passion for a sport and stay on the ball over the long term, you need to know the sport that’s best for you. After all, your ideal sport also...
All about collagen – effect, daily needs and use

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...

Wild yams – a women's remedy

Yams are a beloved staple food in many tropical countries. Here in the West, standardized extracts of wild yams are also a secret remedy for women's health. Read on to learn more about this traditional tuber's benefits.

Iron deficiency during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Iron deficiency is a common phenomenon during pregnancy. In fact, about one in three pregnant women suffers from this. Find out here how expectant mothers can identify iron deficiency, how medical professionals make the diagnosis and much more.

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...

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...

Magnesium for sport

Successful athletes don't just rely on the right equipment, they also pay close attention to their body's nutritional needs. Magnesium is a vital part of this; it's not called a sports mineral for nothing. But how much magnesium do athletes need?...

Which type of magnesium is best?

The selection of magnesium supplements is large, but how do you recognise a good magnesium, or perhaps even the best magnesium, and how do they differ? Find out more here.
Everything about iron – function, daily requirement & iron values

Iron – function, daily requirement & iron values

Iron doesn’t just sound strong. It is strong. After all, the trace element keeps 179 iron-dependent bodily functions running. But unfortunately not everybody has the full complement. In fact, about one third of the world’s population has a...

Magnesium in pregnancy

Why this powerful nutrient is so important for mothers & their children: Creating new life is incredibly physically taxing, and goes hand in hand with a steep increase in your nutrient requirements. One of the essential factors in ensuring a...

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...
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