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Vitamin B12 ban on Amazon

Josef Hölzl 3 comments

Almost 2 weeks ago we talked about possible maximum amounts of dietary supplements on our blog (can be read here: https://hs-activa.com/blogs/news/stellungnahme-zum-artikel-auf-weltde ) Now it has arrived quicker than expected... Since the article focused primarily on vitamin D3, we were of the opinion that this vitamin would be the first to hit... We were wrong here... It wasn't vitamin D3 that...

Vitamin B12 ban on Amazon

Almost 2 weeks ago we talked about possible maximum amounts of dietary supplements on our blog (can be read here: https://hs-activa.com/blogs/news/stellungnahme-zum-artikel-auf-weltde ) Now it has arrived quicker than expected... Since the article focused primarily on vitamin D3, we were of the opinion that this vitamin would be the first to hit... We were wrong here... It wasn't vitamin D3 that...

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Statement on the article on Welt.de

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Several thoughtful customers have forwarded us the following article in the last few weeks (thank you for that): https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article207507679/Julia-Kloeckner-ford-EU-Hoechstlimit-fuer-Nahrungsergaenzmittel.html There, once again, there is a warning about dietary supplements. Federal Minister of Nutrition Julia Klöckner (CDU) is calling for a maximum quantity regulation for dietary supplements. There is a lot of focus on vitamin D. It can be assumed that...

Statement on the article on Welt.de

Several thoughtful customers have forwarded us the following article in the last few weeks (thank you for that): https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article207507679/Julia-Kloeckner-ford-EU-Hoechstlimit-fuer-Nahrungsergaenzmittel.html There, once again, there is a warning about dietary supplements. Federal Minister of Nutrition Julia Klöckner (CDU) is calling for a maximum quantity regulation for dietary supplements. There is a lot of focus on vitamin D. It can be assumed that...

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Vitamin D3 for sunburn?

Josef Hölzl

Did you know that... ... high-dose vitamin D provides relief from sunburn ? This is exactly what a study (source at the bottom of the email) examined in 2017. Subjects should take a high dose of vitamin D within the first hour after a sunburn. Then the vitamin reduces significantly: Skin redness swelling Inflammation The 20 participants in the study...

Vitamin D3 for sunburn?

Did you know that... ... high-dose vitamin D provides relief from sunburn ? This is exactly what a study (source at the bottom of the email) examined in 2017. Subjects should take a high dose of vitamin D within the first hour after a sunburn. Then the vitamin reduces significantly: Skin redness swelling Inflammation The 20 participants in the study...

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This is what you need to know about probiotics!

Josef Hölzl

The intestinal flora not only ensures that the nutrients that enter the body through food are absorbed, but also prevents pathogenic germs from settling in the intestines, produces important vitamins and stimulates the immune system . After all, around 80 percent of all immune cells in the body are located in the intestinal mucosa. So it's no wonder that intact...

This is what you need to know about probiotics!

The intestinal flora not only ensures that the nutrients that enter the body through food are absorbed, but also prevents pathogenic germs from settling in the intestines, produces important vitamins and stimulates the immune system . After all, around 80 percent of all immune cells in the body are located in the intestinal mucosa. So it's no wonder that intact...

Josef Hölzl

That's why the trace element boron is so important for your health!

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Boron is a natural element found in leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach. It can also be found in grains, prunes, raisins, non-citrus fruits and nuts. A person's daily diet typically contains 1.5 to 3 milligrams (mg) of boron. The five most common sources of boron in a person's daily diet are: Apples Coffee Dried beans milk potatoes Boron...

That's why the trace element boron is so important for your health!

Boron is a natural element found in leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach. It can also be found in grains, prunes, raisins, non-citrus fruits and nuts. A person's daily diet typically contains 1.5 to 3 milligrams (mg) of boron. The five most common sources of boron in a person's daily diet are: Apples Coffee Dried beans milk potatoes Boron...

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This is how tryptophan boosts your mood!

Josef Hölzl

Everyone knows that a good night's sleep prepares you for the day. In addition, several nutrients promote good sleep quality and support your mood. Tryptophan , an amino acid found in many foods and supplements, is one of them. It is necessary for making proteins and other important molecules in your body, including those necessary for optimal sleep and mood....

This is how tryptophan boosts your mood!

Everyone knows that a good night's sleep prepares you for the day. In addition, several nutrients promote good sleep quality and support your mood. Tryptophan , an amino acid found in many foods and supplements, is one of them. It is necessary for making proteins and other important molecules in your body, including those necessary for optimal sleep and mood....

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