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This is how versatile the micronutrient choline is in the body

This is how versatile the micronutrient choline is in the body

Fat metabolism, cognitive function and liver health.

The vitaminoid is a real all-rounder & is used in many places in the body as a cell building block. A deficiency has major health implications.

Omega 3 for your skin, heart and brain

Omega 3 for your skin, heart and brain

The health benefits of this fatty acid.

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in some foods, including fish. If you have an unbalanced or vegetarian diet, omega-3 capsules are a sensible alternative to ensure you get enough of the fatty acid. Find out more about the many benefits of an optimal omega-3 intake and how a deficiency can become apparent.

Reishi - a medicinal mushroom with thousands of years of tradition

Reishi - a medicinal mushroom with thousands of years of tradition

The "mushroom of immortality" is used in many ways.

What makes Reishi so special? Reishi has a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is now gaining popularity worldwide as a medicinal mushroom with positive health effects. Find out more about its many uses, the scientific research and the potential benefits attributed to it.

How L-carnitine works in energy metabolism

How L-carnitine works in energy metabolism

Who could benefit from a dietary supplement

Carnitine is mainly found in animal foods and plays an important role in energy metabolism. Find out more now.

These are the causes of hair loss

These are the causes of hair loss

How to get to the root of the problem

There are many different types of hair loss in men and women - and there are different ways to help your hair grow back. Find out more now.

Vitamin K2 for bones and cardiovascular health

Vitamin K2 for bones and cardiovascular health

Why you should avoid a deficiency

A vitamin K2 deficiency is associated with osteoporosis and arteriosclerosis. Here you can find out more about this important vitamin, its function in calcium metabolism and what you should definitely bear in mind when taking a supplement.

The body needs phenylalanine for this

The body needs phenylalanine for this

The amino acid fulfils important functions

The amino acid phenylalanine is required for the synthesis of dopamine and serotonin and is also an important building block for proteins. Find out more now.

The essential amino acid lysine

The essential amino acid lysine

Lysine can be useful in these areas

From the metabolism to the immune system to the skin: there are many processes in the body in which lysine is involved. A deficiency of the essential amino acid can therefore disrupt these processes. The good news is that lysine is found in many foods. Find out more in this articel!

Your nutritional timetable for pregnancy

Your nutritional timetable for pregnancy

How to keep mum and baby healthy

The right diet is particularly important during pregnancy to ensure that the expectant mother and, above all, the baby are adequately supplied with all the important nutrients. Because nutrition can influence the baby's development! Valuable answers and tips can be found here.

The importance of beta-glucan for the body

The importance of beta-glucan for the body

All about the underrated fibre

Good for the gut and the immune system? Fibre is said to have a number of health-promoting properties and effects. We have summarised these for you in this article.

Propionic acid - why we need vegetables for this

Propionic acid - why we need vegetables for this

Short-chain fatty acid with an impressive effect!

Everyone has heard that fibre is important for our health, but do you know why? Did you know that vegetables and pulses form propionic acid in our gut? But what is it good for? Find out more here!

Selenium - effect, deficiency and overdose!

Selenium - effect, deficiency and overdose!

Why is it essential for our health and how dangerous is too much of it?

The trace element selenium, which is essential for us, plays a supporting role throughout the body - whether in numerous metabolic processes or a healthy thyroid gland. However, the low content of selenium in our food is often not enough to ensure an adequate supply. What exciting findings have scientists made with it in research and how is it linked to Hashimoto's? Selenium deficiency or overdose - how bad is it in each case? Read more about it here!

Guarana - a good coffee alternative?

Guarana - a good coffee alternative?

This is how versatile guarana extract is

Is guarana a real alternative to your morning cup of coffee? The extract from the superfruit from the tropics is becoming increasingly popular as an additive for drinks and as a supplement.

All you need to know about caffeine tablets

All you need to know about caffeine tablets

These are the benefits of the coffee alternative.

Caffeine tablets are a convenient and fast-acting way to get the energy boost of caffeine without drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeinated beverages. Find out more now.

Brown algae - nutrients and vitamins from the sea

Brown algae - nutrients and vitamins from the sea

How do you benefit from brown algae extract?

Inconspicuous and widely underestimated: brown algae are not only tasty as food, but also a good way to support your body as a dietary supplement. Find out everything you need to know about the benefits of these algae here.

Turmeric - more than just a spice

Turmeric - more than just a spice

Valued in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.

Turmeric is still very popular today. What is the truth behind the phenomenal effects attributed to this yellow tuber?

The underrated power of folate: Why this vitamin is so important

The underrated power of folate: Why this vitamin is so important

Discover the many health benefits of folic acid in this article. 
We highlight the importance of this often overlooked vitamin for your wellbeing, heart health and mental fitness. Find out how to make sure you get enough folic acid in your diet.
B6 - a vitamin with many tasks!

B6 - a vitamin with many tasks!

Important: Always make sure you have enough!

The water-soluble vitamin cannot be stored by the body, but is extremely important for us! It is essential for metabolic processes, nerve transmission, hormone production, the immune system and also for regulating homocysteine levels! But despite a balanced diet, are you at risk of vitamin B6 deficiency? Maybe it's due to the contraceptive pill! Read more about this here!

Why is methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) so important to us?

Why is methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) so important to us?

What processes depend on this organic sulphur?

An adequate supply of sulphur is essential for the proper functioning of enzymes and amino acids. Here you can read about the benefits of MSM for our skin and hair, as well as for osteoarthritis, allergies and sports injuries.

Getting all the vitamin B12 you need in a vegan diet

Getting all the vitamin B12 you need in a vegan diet

What vegans need to know about cobalamin

Those on a vegan or vegetarian diet should pay more attention to whether they have an adequate supply of vitamin B12. Find out more now

Get rid of bladder infections!

Get rid of bladder infections!

What exactly is a cystitis and what are the treatment options?

Almost every woman has had a urinary tract infection, and some suffer from it regularly. Find out why we should take this infection seriously, how it develops and what types of treatment are available!

About vitamin B12 deficiency and pain

About vitamin B12 deficiency and pain

Did you know the serious consequences of a B vitamin deficiency?

We all know that B vitamins are very important for our health. But many people don't realise how serious a vitamin B12 deficiency can be! Not just for vegetarians, vegans, pregnant or breastfeeding women, diabetics or even alcohol drinkers!

L-threonine - an essential amino acid with important functions

L-threonine - an essential amino acid with important functions

What are the consequences of a deficiency and how does a vegan diet relate to this?

Amino acids are an important building block for our health. Which ones can the body produce and which ones need to be ingested in order to fulfil all functions? What are the risks for vegans and what are the dangers of a deficiency? Our report answers the most important questions!

Why NADH is important for the body

Why NADH is important for the body

The big impact of a small coenzyme.

They are the basic building blocks of the body: cells. Their job is to absorb nutrients and use their energy for metabolism. An important factor in this process is NADH.