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Mann hält Flasche Elektrolyte
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Electrolytes in the Heat: When Water Isn't Enough

Electrolyte drinks are flooding TikTok feeds and supermarket shelves, promising better hydration and a boost in energy. But does the body really need these added ingredients in the heat, or is a glass of water all it takes? A fact check.

Marianne Waldenfels

Carrot Glow Refresher
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Carrot Glow Refresher: Does the TikTok Drink Really Make Your Skin Look Better?

Carrot juice and coconut water are being hailed on TikTok as the secret to a natural summer glow. Beta-carotene can indeed alter skin tone — though not in the way many social media videos suggest. A dermatologist explains what the science actually shows.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

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Dr. med. Timm Golüke

Dose Sardinen gelber Hintergrund
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Sardine trend: Why everyone is suddenly eating the fish – and just how healthy canned sardines really are

Are sardines really healthy? TikTok calls them a superfood, but what does the science say? Here's what you need to know about omega-3, vitamin D, and their health benefits

Marianne Waldenfels

Reishi Pilz Vitalpilze gesund
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Vital Mushrooms on the Rise: What Functional Mushrooms Can Really Do

Whether stirred into your morning coffee as a powder or taken in capsule form as a dietary supplement, Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps have emerged as the new stars of the longevity movement. But which of their claimed health benefits are actually supported by scientific evidence?

Judith Cyriax

geschälte Kartoffeln kalt gesund
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Resistant starch: Why cold potatoes, rice, and pasta are considered healthier

Cold potatoes, rice, and pasta contain more so-called resistant starch than their freshly cooked counterparts. On social media, this has become a popular tip for improving gut health, managing blood sugar, and controlling weight. But what is the science behind it?

Marianne Waldenfels

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Dietary Supplements and Ozempic: Which Ones Should You Avoid?

Taking Ozempic or Wegovy? Find out which supplements – including berberine, fat burners and psyllium husk – you should think twice about

Marianne Waldenfels

Sanddornbeeren
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Sea Buckthorn: How Healthy Is This Vitamin-Rich Berry?

How healthy is sea buckthorn, really? Discover which of its effects are scientifically proven, who stands to benefit from it, and what you should keep in mind.

Birgitta Dunckel

Olivenöl morgens gesund
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Olive Oil in the Morning: Health Benefits, Myths and What Studies Show

Many people start the day with a spoonful of olive oil. Here's what research says about digestion, heart health, inflammation and the Mediterranean diet

Marianne Waldenfels

Lactoferrin Wirkung Immunsystem
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Lactoferrin for Iron Deficiency: Why Scientists Are Taking a Closer Look

Lactoferrin could influence iron absorption, immune function, and gut health. Here’s why the protein found in breast milk is attracting growing scientific attention

Marianne Waldenfels

Zuckerstücke und Süßstoff gelbe Hülle
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What Artificial Sweeteners Might Do to the Gut

Cola Zero, protein puddings and zero-sugar products may affect the gut microbiome more than previously thought, according to new research

Marianne Waldenfels

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