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In the Scheunengut guide, we explain vitamins, minerals, plant compounds and dietary supplements clearly and with a solid scientific grounding – from correct intake to the right product for you. Use the search or the topic filters to quickly find what you need.
How Long Should You Take Magnesium?
How long should you take magnesium? There is no fixed duration for everyone: because magnesium is an essential mineral that the body needs daily, the basic supply is an ongoing...
How Long Does It Take for Magnesium to Work?
How long does it take for magnesium to work? Magnesium is absorbed within a few hours of intake, but a noticeable effect depends on whether your stores are filled –...
Magnesium or Potassium: What's the Difference?
In short: magnesium and potassium are two entirely distinct minerals – one does not replace the other. Both are involved in muscle and nerve function, but they act in different...
Potassium: Effects, Requirements & Blood Pressure
Everyone talks about magnesium – and potassium stands next to it, barely getting any attention. Yet it is the real boss inside your cells and plays a leading role for...
Calcium: Effects, Daily Requirement & Sources
An adult carries around roughly one kilogram of calcium – no other mineral occurs in the body in this quantity. Most of it is stored in the bones and teeth,...
Iodine: Effects, Requirements & the Thyroid
Germany lies far from the sea – and that is why iodine is a perennial topic here. The soils supply hardly any iodine, drinking water even less. Without iodised table...
Magnesium: take it in the morning or evening?
The short answer: there is no fixed rule – more important than the time of day is that you take magnesium daily and consistently at all. For simply replenishing your...
Selenium: Effects, Daily Requirement & the Best Form
Some nutrients you need in grams, selenium you need in micrograms – tiny amounts, but the body insists on them. The tricky part: whether your plate delivers enough depends on...
Zinc: Effects, Daily Requirement & Recognising Deficiency
In brief: Zinc is an essential trace element involved in more than 300 enzymes. The body needs it every day, but cannot produce or store it in any meaningful amount...
Recognising & Naturally Preventing Iron Deficiency
Understanding iron deficiency: the role of iron, who has increased needs, why a blood test matters and how to sensibly supplement iron through diet and well-tolerated preparations.
Which Magnesium Is Best? The Big Comparison
Bisglycinate, citrate, malate or oxide? The big comparison of magnesium forms: bioavailability, tolerability and which form suits which goal.
Magnesium Bisglycinate or Magnesium Citrate – Which Magnesium Is Better?
Bisglycinate or citrate? The honest comparison of the two most popular magnesium forms – bioavailability, tolerability and which form suits sleep, muscles or digestion best.
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