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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Micronutrients

Folic acid – why this vitamin is so important before and during pregnancy

Folic acid. The need for the water-soluble B vitamin increases by a whopping 83% during pregnancy. This huge increase only gives an idea of the major role folic acid plays in the development of new life. However, even women who are only in the...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 26.06.2024
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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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
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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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 25.06.2024
Vitamin B12 for vegans
Micronutrients

Vitamin B12 for vegans: All you need to know

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, should be used by people with a lacto-vegetarian or vegan diet. As a vegan or vegetarian with low milk and egg consumption, there is an increased risk of developing a deficiency. What are the sources of...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 16.06.2024
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Micronutrients

Vitamin B12 deficiency: Symptoms, causes & management

Do you often feel tired, forgetful or somehow off track? These symptoms could indicate a vitamin B12 deficiency! Vitamin B12 is essential for blood formation, cell renewal and a functioning nervous system. A severe deficiency can pose health risks....
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 15.06.2024
Vitamin B12 effect
Micronutrients

Vitamin B12: not just for strong nerves

Vitamin B12 is a real all-rounder – it can do much more than just support your nervous system! Especially if you are vegan or vegetarian, you should know how to get enough B12. We will show you how to optimally cover your vitamin B12 requirements...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 14.06.2024
Mitochondria
Health

The mitochondria explained easily & tips for strengthening them

Whoever talks of life energy is also talking about the mitochondria. But what exactly are the mitochondria and how can their performance be optimised?
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 10.06.2024
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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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
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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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 30.05.2024
Food supplement - capsule shell
Supplements

Supplements – Which are useful, tips and much more

Food supplements are popular among the population. But what are the benefits of these preparations? What differentiates them from each other? And how should you take them? We would like to clarify this.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 29.05.2024
All about magnesium – effect, daily requirement and how to take it
Micronutrients

Magnesium – benefits, daily requirement & use

Magnesium may be a lightweight among metals, but it is a real heavyweight when it comes to health. Whether it's the nervous system, energy metabolism, muscle function, immune system or blood circulation – magnesium is involved in over 300 bodily...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 24.05.2024
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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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 21.05.2024
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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...
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Redaktion
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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.
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...
Dr. Anna Sternbauer
Dr. Anna Sternbauer
Dr Anna Sternbauer studied medicine in Vienna and is currently training to become a paediatrician. With her ÖGOM certificate from the Austrian Society for Orthomolecular Medicine and her qualification as a certified micronutrient coach at BIOGENA,...