Guides
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.
Barley Grass: Capsules or Juice Powder
We don't carry barley grass once, but twice — and that's no accident, it's two completely different production methods for the same young plant. Our Bio Barley Grass from southern...
Magnesium Bisglycinate: The Gentle Chelate in Focus
Over 300 metabolic processes in the body rely on magnesium – no wonder it's one of the best-selling dietary supplements around. The open question usually isn't whether magnesium makes sense,...
Vitamin B12: Side Effects & Safety, Honestly Explained
Just took a B12 capsule and now you're wondering if that was a good idea? Short answer: yes, and a very safe one. Vitamin B12 is one of the best-tolerated...
B12 Dosage: How Much You Really Need
The label often says 1,000 micrograms. Your body needs only a fraction of that each day. That gap is exactly what causes the confusion – and why “how much B12...
Glucosamine: What It's Really Good For
Glucosamine shows up everywhere in the joint health category – but what does it actually do in your body? The answer is simpler than the clunky name suggests: glucosamine is...
Buying Bergamot: Extract, Origin & Quality
Buying bergamot sounds straightforward — until you realize the name covers two completely different products. One is an essential oil for aromatherapy and Earl Grey tea, the other a standardized...
Buying Passionflower: How to Spot Real Quality
Buying passionflower is easy – tea, capsules, and drops are just a click apart in any store. But the difference between a product that actually helps you wind down in...
Buying Choline: What Matters for Form, Dosage & Purity
Choline rarely gets top billing on a supplement label, yet it plays a role in your liver, your cells, and your metabolism all at once. Start shopping for it and...
Piperine: How It Works as an Absorption Booster
Nearly every other curcumin, resveratrol, or berberine supplement on the shelf today carries the label “with piperine.” That’s not a coincidence or a marketing gimmick: piperine is the pungent compound...
Best Magnesium: What Comparison Lists Miss
Price per capsule and an average star rating — that’s how most comparison sites build their “best magnesium” rankings. Sounds solid. It isn’t: two products can carry the exact same...
Magnesium: How Much You Really Need
Here's the honest answer first: most adults need 300 to 350 milligrams of magnesium a day – women toward the lower end of that range, men toward the upper end....
Supplement Routine: Weekday vs. Weekend
During the week, most people run on a fixed clock: the alarm, breakfast standing up, a lunch break at the office, the end of the workday at the usual time....
A Daily Routine with Supplements During Menopause
Menopause brings changes to everyday life for many women – including how they look at their own diet and nutrient intake. A deliberately structured daily routine can help bring a...
Supplement Routine for Training Days: Before, During, After
On a training day, it's not just the choice of the right supplements that matters, but also the timing of when you take them – both determine how well preparation,...
Supplements Around Mealtimes: Getting the Timing Right
Whether a supplement is well absorbed doesn't just depend on the dosage — it also depends on when and with what it's taken. Some nutrients need a bit of fat...
Student Daily Routine: Supplements for Study Days
A long study day often stands or falls on the structure around it — sleep, breaks, nutrition. Supplements don't replace any of these fundamentals, but they can be sensibly worked...
Travel Day With Time Zone Change: The Right Supplement Routine
A travel day with a time zone change throws off your usual rhythm – not just your sleep, but also your fluid balance and your exposure to daylight. With a...
Morning Routine for More Energy: The Right Supplement Schedule
When you take a supplement is often just as important as the question of which product it is in the first place. If you want to orient your morning routine...
Get-Well Gift: Giving Supplements Thoughtfully
When someone close to you is ill or recovering from a cold or the flu, the gesture is often more important than the gift itself — a sign that you're...
Father's Day Gifts: Supplements With Purpose
For Father's Day, most people reach for beer, grilling accessories, or a tie – nice enough, but often forgotten quickly. If you want to give your father something this year...
Mother's Day Gifts: Supplements with Substance
For many people, Mother's Day is an occasion to say thank you — without a big fuss, but with substance. A thoughtfully chosen supplement can be exactly that: a gift...
Giving Supplements as a Birthday Gift – How to Do It Right
A birthday is a good occasion to show someone that you're thinking about their wellbeing – not just about the one special day, but about everyday life afterwards. High-quality supplements...
Christmas Gifts: Supplements With Purpose
As the days grow shorter and the Christmas tree returns to the living room, the search begins for gifts that bring joy well beyond the first Sunday of Advent. Supplements...
Gifts with Great Value for Money: Supplements
A good gift doesn't have to be expensive — what matters more is that it fits the recipient and actually gets used. With supplements, that combination is easy to achieve:...
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