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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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Cordyceps
Micronutrients

Cordyceps: The Chinese caterpillar mushroom & its effect

Cordyceps sinensis, also known as the Chinese caterpillar mushroom, is a remarkable vital mushroom used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Originally located in the highlands of Tibet, the mushroom has made a name for itself with...
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from Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
on 14.08.2024
Ginseng
Micronutrients

Ginseng: Effect & side effects

Ginseng is one of the oldest and most popular medicinal plants in the world. Its adaptogenic properties, which help the body to cope with stress, and its varied health benefits make it an indispensable part of traditional medicine. In this blog...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 14.08.2024
Milk thistle
Micronutrients

Milk thistle: Effect and side effects

The milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is one of the most well-known medicinal plants that plays a significant role in natural medicine. It is often recommended, especially for liver and digestive problems. But what effects does milk thistle actually...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 14.08.2024
A climber well supplied with vitamin E
Micronutrients

Vitamin E: Impact, daily needs & sources

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that acts as a true guardian angel when it comes to our cells. It plays a central role in the fight against free radicals – unstable molecules that can damage our cells and are associated with a variety of...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 14.08.2024
Zinc deficiency
Micronutrients

Zinc deficiency - causes, symptoms & how to remedy it

Poor wound healing, increased hair loss, weak immune system? This could be due to zinc deficiency. But what causes this deficiency? And how can it be remedied?
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 13.08.2024
L-Arginine
Micronutrients

L-arginine: Benefits, effect, intake, dosage & more

As inconspicuous as the amino acid L-arginine is, its potential effects are: faster muscle growth, accelerated fat burning and improved blood flow, which not only has a positive effect on the muscles, but also on the sexual organs. L-arginine is a...
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Klaus Molidor
from Klaus Molidor
on 06.08.2024
fiber
Micronutrients

Fibre: Digestive supporters & food for our intestinal bacteria

Fibre is an important part of our diet. Some soluble plant food fibres serve as food for useful intestinal bacteria by converting them into short-chain fatty acids, lactate and other valuable metabolites. But what exactly is fibre, and why is it so...
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from Mag. pharm. Ines Schachenhofer
on 01.08.2024
Vitamins
Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals: important building blocks for our health

In our hectic world, where fast meals and processed foods are often given priority, it can be a challenge to maintain the nutrients necessary for optimal health. Vitamins and minerals play a crucial role in almost all bodily functions, from...
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from Lisa Ressi, MSc
on 28.07.2024
Tennis player who is well supplied with B vitamins
Micronutrients

Vitamin B: Effect, intake & deficiency

Vitamins play an important role in our health and wellbeing. Among the many vitamin groups, the group of B vitamins stands out in particular. These complex and diverse nutrients are essential for a variety of bodily functions, from energy production...
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Camilla Freinek
from Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
on 25.07.2024
Thyroid - Butterfly
Health

The thyroid gland – our energy manager

The human thyroid gland is a small organ a few centimetres in size, the two wings of which mould to the trachea in the area of the larynx. The characteristic name originates from the physicians of ancient Greece who recognised a shield (thyreoides =...
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from Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
on 23.07.2024
Vitamin C deficiency
Micronutrients

Vitamin C deficiency: Symptoms, consequences and treatment

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential vitamin that plays a crucial role in our health. It supports the immune system, promotes wound healing, protects against free radicals and is essential for collagen formation, which is...
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from Mag. pharm. Ines Schachenhofer
on 22.07.2024
L-Carnitine
Micronutrients

L-carnitine: Effect, intake, dosage & more

Energy, strength, fat burning – everything that sports people strive for. In energy metabolism, there is a compound that is absolutely necessary for burning fat when exercising: L-carnitine. The vitamin-like compound has an effect on many other...
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Klaus Molidor
from Klaus Molidor
on 18.07.2024