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Mag. Margit Weichselbraun

The fascinating world of micronutrients and emotional health topics is a great passion of the post-graduate nutritionist. The zealous wordsmith skillfully puts together contributions from various scientific sources, explaining complex topics in easily accessible terms. She is also a dedicated mum to two children.

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What babies love in the womb: Omega-3 fatty acids
News in science

Study: Babies already love omega-3 fatty acids in the belly

A mother’s nutrient intake during pregnancy influences her little one at an early stage. The impact of omega-3 fatty acids on the eyes and brain of the foetus in the womb was once again the subject of research.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 22.04.2020
Dossier: Strong bones and muscles also depend on vitamin D
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Dossier: Strong bones and muscles also depend on vitamin D

Bone density is often mentioned in the same breath as calcium. Thanks to years of work to inform the public, many people now appreciate the importance of another nutrient for strong bones: Vitamin D.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 01.04.2020
The chemistry of love
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The chemistry of love

What is love? The most wonderful feeling on earth, the certainty of having found the man or woman of your dreams, or simply the interplay of different hormones? If you are a proponent of evolutionary psychology, love serves little more than to...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 12.02.2020
Study: endurance sport requires acid-base balance
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Study: endurance sport requires acid-base balance

The acid-base balance is essential for regulatory capacity. It continuously maintains the perfect balance between acids and bases, thereby ensuring that all metabolic processes can take place under ideal pH conditions.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 14.01.2020
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Magnesium for the psyche

Winter. The days are getting shorter, and the never-ending nights weigh heavily on the spirit. But you don’t have to give in to melancholy. It often does not take much to restore your soul and reclaim everyday life with a smile. A recent study...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 02.01.2020
Study: Relaxed instead of stressed thanks to Ashwagandha
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Study: Relaxed instead of stressed thanks to Ashwagandha

For thousands of years, Ayurvedic herbology has been using Ashwagandha to vitalise and support the body’s own powers. TResearchers have also recently shown interest in the winter cherry or sleeping berry, as Ashwagandha has been called.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 01.12.2019
Overview study: Vitamin D in short supply among overweight children
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Overview study: Vitamin D in short supply among overweight children

Overweight children have a tough time: not only are they teased by their peers, they also run a higher risk of contracting diseases that normally only affect adults. On top of that, a recent study has now shown that they also have lower vitamin D...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 16.09.2019
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Movement and sirtuins: A way to youthful fitness

In humans, ageing is accompanied by a decrease in fitness. Is there a connection between fitness and sirtuin activity? According to a scientific review published in June 2019: yes.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 07.08.2019
News in science

Study: Vitamin D for athletes – quite the power boost!

Like previous studies with seniors, a recent Austrian study with healthy amateur athletes shows: a sufficient intake of vitamin D supports muscle function. Click here for more information on the study from our series “Science news”.
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 01.03.2019
Fit for spring – micronutrients as a valuable training tool
Fitness and Health

Fit for spring – micronutrients as a valuable training tool

It’s March. Nature is reawakening. Budding leaves and flowers as well as the first warming rays of sunshine herald the long-awaited spring. Not only the natural world is returning to life – we humans are also responding to rising temperatures...
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from Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
on 01.03.2019
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Michael Wäger, BSc, MSc
Michael Wäger, BSc, MSc
Since April 2013, Michael Wäger, a qualified nutrition scientist and biochemist, has been part of BIOGENA and, as the scientific head of the Biogena-Group, is happy to write scientifically sound blog posts because he considers it particularly...
Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
Camilla Freinek, BSc MSc
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Lisa Ressi, MSc
Lisa Ressi, MSc
Lisa Ressi is a certified Health & Care Nurse with a Master's degree in Health Sciences. Her heart has been in micronutrients for over 20 years. During her work as a freelance health and care nurse, she also gained a lot of practical experience...
Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
Mag. Kristiina Singer, MSc
Kristiina Singer specialises in clinical nutritional medicine. Her special interest focuses on the possibilities of functional nutrition and orthomolecular medicine. She has been part of the BIOGENA family since 2015, first as a scientific...
Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
Dr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc
Michael Kohlberger is a scientist specialising in the field of medical biology. After spending several years working in the lab, he discovered his passion for scientific communication. As a member of the BIOGENA science team, he engages critically...
Mag. pharm. Ines Schachenhofer
Mag. pharm. Ines Schachenhofer
Ines Schachenhofer completed her pharmacy studies at the University of Graz. Whilst writing her thesis, she gained experience in the pharmaceutical industry. After that, she worked in a pharmacy for several years, where she learned a lot about the...