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All you need to know about vitamin A

All you need to know about vitamin A

How it works, daily requirements and the best food sources.

Vitamin A - also known as retinol - has become an important ingredient in anti-ageing skincare products. But it also has many other benefits.

What are medicinal mushrooms?

What are medicinal mushrooms?

And what is the best way to prepare them?

If you want to find out how to get the best out of medicinal mushrooms with alcohol, you've come to the right place. We don't have any recipes for white wine sauce, but we do have the most important information about these natural remedies.

Astaxanthin - the "super antioxidant"?

Astaxanthin - the "super antioxidant"?

Good for skin, joints and immune system

Astaxanthin is said to have a greater effect than other carotenoids, vitamin E and even vitamin C - what's behind this?

OPC - antioxidants for better health!

OPC - antioxidants for better health!

Why OPC can fight oxidative stress

Every day we fuel our health with negative influences, sometimes consciously, sometimes unconsciously. Find out here how oxidative stress damages our body and how oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) can strengthen it.

Proline: the building block for healthy joints

Proline: the building block for healthy joints

Discover the benefits of proline for your joints, skin and connective tissue.
Proline is an amino acid that plays an important role in healthy joints, skin and connective tissue. Find out how proline can help strengthen your joints and keep your skin elastic. Immerse yourself in the world of amino acids and their benefits for your health!

How do phagocytes help us?

How do phagocytes help us?

And how can we help them?

Bacteria, viruses and other pathogens are on the menu for these immune guardians. Here we explain exactly what they do.

He who researches, finds

He who researches, finds

Study provides latest insights in the fight against COVID-19.

How can the SARS-CoV-2 virus be stopped? A team from the Charité Berlin and the University of Bonn has found a possible answer to this question in the field of nutritional supplements.

Vitamin B12 - what it is and how to recognise a deficiency

Vitamin B12 - what it is and how to recognise a deficiency

All you need to know about cobalamin

Vitamin B12 is an important vitamin that can only be obtained from certain foods. Find out which processes the body needs it for and how to make sure you get enough.

What is bromelain?

What is bromelain?

And what makes the pineapple enzyme so special?

There are thousands of enzymes that perform important functions in the human body. One in particular is bromelain - the enzyme found in pineapples. Studies suggest that it has several positive effects on the body.

What is Astragalus extract?

What is Astragalus extract?

Astragalus is very popular in traditional Chinese medicine.

Astragalus root extract has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.

Vitamins for beautiful skin

Vitamins for beautiful skin

How vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C and others work.

Vitamins play an important role in our health - and our appearance. With the right nutrients, you can make your skin glow.

How to keep your gut flora healthy

How to keep your gut flora healthy

The link between general health and gut health

What makes a healthy gut? And how can gut bacteria and the right diet help you stay healthy? Here are the answers to the most important questions about a healthy gut.

Alternative treatments for bladder infections

Alternative treatments for bladder infections

What conditions can D-mannose help with?

Urinary tract infections are common. In most cases, the infection can be cured easily, and some home remedies can help the healing process.

Zinc, an essential trace element

Zinc, an essential trace element

Its importance for the human body and the effects of a deficiency

Zinc is involved in many processes in the human body. Read here to find out why it is so important for us and what vegetarians/vegans should look out for.

Get through the autumn and winter safely!

Get through the autumn and winter safely!

How to protect yourself from colds to the greatest extent possible.

Colds are hard on the mind and body. Read here to find out how you can protect yourself against colds and give your body extra support.

When the immune system needs a boost

When the immune system needs a boost

How can you help strengthen it?

Our immune system is usually good at fending off invaders. But how can we strengthen it so that it continues to work well under high levels of stress?

Still unknown to many - medicinal mushrooms

Still unknown to many - medicinal mushrooms

Highly valued in ancient China - often still unknown here!

Many people in Europe are still unfamiliar with the use of so-called medicinal mushrooms, but these mushrooms are an integral part of many traditional diets. Find out what they are called and what powers they have.

Alkaline diet

Alkaline diet

About the importance of acidic and alkaline foods for our body.

The pH of our organs plays an important role in our health. But how does our diet affect our body's acid-base balance?

Copper deficiency - causes, symptoms and long-term effects

Copper deficiency - causes, symptoms and long-term effects

Why is copper important and what are the consequences of a deficiency?

Copper is essential for our health. Not only does the immune system need this trace element, but many other processes in the body do too. Find out here why a copper deficiency is often discovered too late and what the consequences are!

Why the body needs a good supply of selenium

Why the body needs a good supply of selenium

Immune defence, the cardiovascular system and the thyroid - the trace element selenium plays an important role in many bodily functions.

Acidic foods

Acidic foods

Harmful to our health - but why?

What is an acid-base balance? And how can I achieve it? Which foods are metabolised in an acidic way and which in an alkaline way? Our report answers the most important questions on these topics!

Heartburn - an annoyance and a burden!

Heartburn - an annoyance and a burden!

What can you eat if you suffer from heartburn and what will give you lasting relief?

Many people suffer from heartburn after a hearty meal. You have a glass of wine or beer, treat yourself to a nice dessert or even a little digestive liqueur - and there it is again: a sharp pain, pressure in the stomach and sometimes even nausea: heartburn!

Zinc deficiency: important facts for your health

Zinc deficiency: important facts for your health

Learn how a deficiency affects the body and mind

Discover the effects of zinc deficiency on your health and how to recognise and treat it. Find out why zinc is an essential trace element for your body and mind, and how to maintain optimal zinc levels. Improve your health with this comprehensive information on zinc deficiency!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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.
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?

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

How to recognise the symptoms of a vitamin deficiency

How to recognise the symptoms of a vitamin deficiency

End with diffuse symptoms!

Permanent tiredness, mood swings, digestive problems and hair loss - vitamin deficiency can manifest itself in many unspecific symptoms. Find out which ones you shouldn't ignore.

All you need to know about gut health

All you need to know about gut health

How to spot a healthy digestive system.

Intestinal health not only affects digestion, but also your overall wellbeing. Find out more now.

These conditions can cause hair loss

These conditions can cause hair loss

Diagnosis is just the first step.

Hair loss, sudden hair loss, circular hair loss - when the hair on your head disappears, it can be a huge psychological burden for many people. What diseases can cause hair loss.