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Busy period? How to get through it well
Deadlines, full diaries and little time for yourself: everyone knows periods when everything comes at once. In this article you'll read what the basics are for getting through such a period well, with concrete tips for each situation: from "tired but have to keep going" to "lying awake with my mind racing".View Plantforce Vegan Magnesium →
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Sleep and stress: how to break the cycle with a fixed evening routine
Busy during the day, restless in the evening and even more tired the next day: sound familiar? Stress and sleep affect each other. In this article you'll read how that works, how a fixed evening routine brings more calm to your evening, and why many people add a glass of magnesium to it.View Plantforce Vegan Magnesium →
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B12, magnesium, iron or Q10: which one suits you?
If you often feel tired, you soon end up looking at supplements, and the information you find often contradicts itself. Vitamin B12, magnesium and iron all contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue; no health claim is authorised in the EU for Q10. Which nutrient is most relevant for you depends on your age, your diet and any medication you take. Tiredness can have many causes: if it persists, have your GP look into it. This guide helps you decide in a few steps where to start.
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Magnesium and fatigue: the role in your energy metabolism
Fatigue has many causes. Sometimes the cause is clear—too little sleep, a busy period, illness. But often, fatigue lingers without a clear identifiable cause. In such cases, it's worth examining your nutrients. Magnesium is one of the minerals directly involved in your energy metabolism. In this article, you'll read how magnesium is related to energy and fatigue, how to recognize a deficiency, and which form suits your situation.
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Vitamin B12: function, daily requirement, and the right supplementation
Vitamin B12 plays a role in your energy metabolism, your nervous system, and the production of red blood cells. However, not everyone gets enough of it: your body does not produce B12 itself, and certain groups absorb it less effectively. In this article, you will read what vitamin B12 does in your body, who has an extra need for it, how much you need, and which approach is suitable for maintaining your B12 status.
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Magnesium and your bones: the often-forgotten mineral
When it comes to strong bones, most people immediately think of calcium and vitamin D. But there is a third mineral that is often overlooked: magnesium. About 60% of the magnesium in your body is stored in your bones, and magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. In this article you can read how magnesium relates to calcium and vitamin D, how much you need and which form of magnesium suits you.
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