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?
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.
Micronutrients
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...
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?
Skin & Beauty
Slow Aging – how to slow down the aging of your skin
Wrinkles and pigment spots are not our enemies, but our skin's companions. Instead of fighting them, we show you how you can gently and naturally slow down the aging process – without fillers or Botox, but with a lot of knowledge and care –...
Health
Diet for histamine intolerance: which foods are well tolerated and which you should avoid
Searching the internet for answers to questions such as “Which foods should people with histamine intolerance avoid and which are well tolerated?” often leads people with histamine intolerance to long tables that often confuse more than help....
Micronutrients
Nattokinase – benefits, side effects and usage of the enzyme
Nattokinase has been valued in Japan for its health benefits for a long time. Find out more about the enzyme and the positive effects that can be expected from it.
Health
Can you absorb vitamin D from a tanning bed: fact or fiction?
Vitamin D is an essential hormone precursor that our body produces with the help of UV rays from the sun and that is converted into a biologically active hormone in the body. But especially in the winter months, when sunlight is scarce, the thought...
Skin & Beauty
Glow coffee – scientifically proven effects or beauty lies?
On social media you can hardly ignore the trend: Glow coffee – coffee enriched primarily with collagen, but also with other beauty nutrients, which enjoys great popularity as a “beauty coffee”. It is designed to bring a fresh glow to your face...
Micronutrients
What are antioxidants? Effect & occurrence
Antioxidants are substances that protect against free radicals and a great deal is known about them. In the following, you will learn more about these substances, which are also known as free radical scavengers, and where they can be found in food.
Micronutrients
Best iron supplement – what makes them stand out?
There are worlds of difference between the different types of iron. To understand this, it’s worth learning more about heavy metals before buying a food supplement. We explain what to look out for and present our test winner to you.
Micronutrients
Daily iron requirement: How much iron should you take each day?
Iron is an essential trace element that plays a central role in our health. It supports the formation of red blood cells and ensures that our bodies are supplied with sufficient oxygen. But how much iron do we need every day, and how can we ensure...
Micronutrients
Recommended iron intake: How and when is it best to take iron?
Iron is a vital, essential trace element that plays a central role in our body – from oxygen supply to energy production. A lack of iron can therefore cause a variety of health symptoms. But when and how should you take iron to optimise absorption...
