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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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Micronutrients

Micronutrients explained - definition & tips for purchase & use

What are micronutrients, what micronutrients are there and how do they differ from macronutrients? We will be answering many micronutrient related questions in this paper, and here are some helpful tips on buying and using them. Learn all you need...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 20.06.2023
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - when the Intestine Rebels
Life

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - when the Intestine Rebels

Bloating, diarrhea, constipation: Irritable Bowel Syndrome can present in many ways, all of which can complicate daily life. Whether you're sharing a meal with friends, enjoying a family outing, or shopping, your rebellious, sensitive bowels are a...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 12.06.2023
Life

The gut-brain axis

Much of our emotional and intellectual experiences are located at waist-level: evidence of the delicate and yet palpable link between the belly and the brain. This mind-midriff connection is hardly surprising; after all, the human brain and gut are...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 07.06.2023
Zeolith – Detoxify and strengthen the intestinal wall with the power of nature
Life

Zeolite – Detoxify with the power of nature

Heavy metals. Ubiquitous in nature, they are difficult for our body's own detoxification machinery to eliminate. Even small amounts can accumulate in our bodies and affect our health in many ways. To remedy this, we find what we are looking for in...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 05.06.2023
Life

Gut health and allergies - how they are associated with each other

Does the gut play a role in allergies? It’s a legitimate question. After all, the digestive system contains almost 80% of all immune cells, and the immune system plays a leading role in allergic diseases. Let us throw some light on the matter.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 31.05.2023
The acid-base balance: helping us maintain a healthy equilibrium
Micronutrients

The acid-base balance: helping us maintain a healthy equilibrium

Interesting facts and tips concerning the endogenous regulatory system: Our body is a true marvel whose metabolic processes are perfectly coordinated. Read more here about what our body does every day to keep us in balance.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 28.05.2023
Turmeric – King of spices
Knowledge

Turmeric – Queen of spices

What is delicately earthy in taste and radiates a lot of good-mood yellow? It is turmeric, the queen of spices and the main ingredient of yellow curry mixes. Find out here what makes turmeric so special and what the star of traditional Indian herbal...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 22.05.2023
Astragalus (Tragacanth) - benefits and how to take it
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.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 29.03.2023
Folic acid – the cell vitamin: Important for our core functions
Micronutrients

Folic acid – the cell vitamin: Important for our core functions

Folic acid is considered the quintessential pregnancy vitamin. But the water-soluble B vitamin is also important for people who aren’t expecting a baby – and throughout their lifetime too! You can find out what folic acid is, what we need it...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 15.03.2023
Micronutrients

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...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 02.03.2023
Knowledge

Acne: What exactly is this and what can be used for it?

It accompanies you to the school ball, smiles happily in the class photo, packs its bags too for holiday camp: acne, which makes its presence felt for most teenagers during puberty. However, the mere fact that it is so widespread doesn’t mean that...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 22.02.2023
Gut skin axis: How skin and gut health are connected
Life

Gut skin axis: How skin and gut health are connected

What do your intestines and your skin have in common? A lot. Although invisible to the naked eye, a look under the microscope reveals that both tissues are home to astonishing flora. With around one billion microorganisms per gram of intestinal...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 21.02.2023
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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...
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...
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 experience...
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. 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...
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...
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...