Guide

Want to learn more about BIOGENA and the multifaceted world of micronutrients and expand your health knowledge? In our blog, you will not only find exciting contributions to the topic of vitamins and minerals, etc., we will also keep you informed on an ongoing basis about the latest news from research and summarise study results briefly and comprehensibly.

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niacin
Micronutrients

Niacin (vitamin B3): effect, requirement & deficiency

Niacin is one of the crucial building blocks for our body. As a water-soluble vitamin, it can only be stored by the body to a limited extent, which makes a regular supply through food necessary. But what makes niacin so special? In this article, you...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 21.01.2025
Magnesium and sleep
Micronutrients

Magnesium for sleep: does magnesium help you sleep?

Magnesium is an essential mineral that supports a variety of processes in our body. In addition to its role in muscle relaxation and energy production, magnesium is also an important factor for healthy sleep. Sufficient rest and sleep are essential...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 20.01.2025
Man with vitamin D deficiency
Micronutrients

Vitamin D deficiency – under-supplied despite sunlight?

Sun rays that tickle our noses don’t just make our hearts sing. They also penetrate deep under the skin and provide us with a very special vital substance – the fat-soluble vitamin D. Vitamin D, however, is not a vitamin in the real sense. In...
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 17.01.2025
Obtaining vitamin D from the sun
Micronutrients

Vitamin D (calciferol), the popular sun vitamin

There’s no life without sunshine! This applies equally to plants, animals and people. Sunlight is crucial for the production of vitamin D, also known as the sun vitamin. Learn more about the importance of this vitamin and how it is produced in our...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 16.01.2025
Detoxify the body
Health

How to detox your body: detoxification for better health

The desire for a vital and healthy body is deeply rooted in us. One way to support your own health is to provide targeted support for the body during detoxification. But what does detoxification actually mean, and how can we optimally support our...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 16.01.2025
Blemished skin
Skin & Beauty

Blemish prone skin - what to do?

Who hasn't been there before: full of anticipation for a special occasion, we look in the mirror in the morning and tadaaaa: there's a new pimple on our face, of course in an obvious place like the tip of our nose or as a painful bump in the middle...
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from Dr. Katharina Medek
on 14.01.2025
Magnesium and stress
Micronutrients

Stress and worry – poison for the magnesium balance

A life without stress is no longer imaginable in our day and age. Stress can affect us in a variety of ways: as a heavy burden in our working or family lives, as anxiety before exams, as a challenge at school or in training, or simply as a result of...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 14.01.2025
Woman with stress
Health

Stress symptoms: everything you need to know about causes and warning signs

Stress is not a buzzword in our society, but a perceived truth. According to a study, as many as 75% of all German professionals are sometimes or often under stress. But what exactly is stress, what causes trigger it and how can you recognise it?
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 19.12.2024
Lose weight with protein
Nutrition

Does protein help you lose weight? The ultimate nutrition guide for effective weight loss

Proteins are more than just a nutritional trend – they are the key to successful weight loss. Scientific studies show impressive results: a protein rich diet can significantly increase weight loss and offers considerably more advantages than...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 17.12.2024
All about collagen – effect, daily needs and use
Micronutrients

Collagen & its effects on the whole body

Collagen is supposed to smooth our skin, make our joints resilient and tune our body composition. But what actually is collagen? What effect does it have and how is it best used?
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 17.12.2024
Echinacea coneflower plant and its effects
Micronutrients

Echinacea – about the healing properties of the coneflower

Echinacea (coneflower) is a member of the daisy family and is full of flower power. The native peoples of North America were already aware of the healing properties of the wild plant native to their region. In the meantime, the immune-boosting...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 17.12.2024
Skin & Beauty

Skincare vs. supplements in comparison

The road to perfect skin often involves two opposing approaches: skincare products that work externally, or dietary supplements that are supposed to make you glow from the inside out. But which approach is really more effective?
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 16.12.2024