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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Effect of berberine
Micronutrients

Berberine: everything you need to know about its benefits, dosage and risks

Berberine is becoming increasingly popular in natural health products, and for good reason. This natural plant compound has a wide range of health benefits, from helping to regulate metabolism to supporting chronic health conditions. In this...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 27.01.2025
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?

Sunlight that tickles our nose not only warms our hearts, but is also the key to a vital nutrient - vitamin D. Paradoxically, despite seemingly adequate sunlight, up to 57 per cent of adults suffer from a vitamin D deficiency - a silent health risk...
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 17.01.2025
Obtaining vitamin D from the sun
Micronutrients

Vitamin D (calciferol): more than just a vitamin for bones

Without the sun, life is impossible – this applies to plants, animals and humans alike. We need sunlight to produce the important vitamin D. Find out more about vitamin D, its production and its effect on our body here.
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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: 7 helpful tips for clear skin

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
Relieve stress - 12 tips to combat stress
Health

How to reduce stress – 12 effective tips for more calmness in everyday life

Do you often feel stressed and overwhelmed? You are not alone: 75% of all German employees are regularly under stress. The good news is that stress can be effectively reduced with the right strategies. In this article, you will learn how to...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 28.12.2024
Stress management
Health

Stress management: tips for coping with stress in your daily life

Stress is part of everyday life for many people – whether it's due to professional challenges, private commitments or unexpected events. Effective stress management can help you to deal with these pressures better and lead a healthier and more...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 20.12.2024
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