The health portal about vitamins, minerals and other biofactors

The Society for Biofactors is committed to informing the population and professional circles about the importance of biofactors (vitamins, minerals, trace elements and other physiological substances) for health and their importance in the treatment and prophylaxis of diseases.

Make use of the wide variety of information available on this website with current opinions, study results, information from congresses and much, much more!

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The metabolic syndrome affects millions of people – often without them even knowing it. In this interview, Professor Hans Georg Classen, Chairman of the Society for Biofactors (GfB), explains why biofactors such as vitamins and minerals play a key role in metabolic processes and how risk factors can be positively influenced through targeted measures.

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Research

Exercise is considered the key to healthy ageing. But how much does physical activity actually influence life expectancy and biological age? A recent long-term study from Finland provides some surprising findings.

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Research

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most common secondary diseases of diabetes mellitus. Early diagnosis and holistic treatment strategies, including targeted supplementation with essential biofactors, can slow down the progression of the disease and improve quality of life.

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Thieves for biofactors

Thieves for biofactors

Interactions between drugs and biofactors

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Prevention and therapy

Prevention and therapy

How can a biofactor deficiency be prevented and how can it be treated?

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