Friderike Gerlinger
Online Health Editor / Home Economist
Friderike Gerlinger has always had a keen interest in science and, after obtaining her qualifications, first gained professional experience as a laboratory assistant in biotechnology. In 2010 she moved to the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, where she studied Ecotrophology (Home Economics) and then worked as a content editor for a FIT FOR FUN online weight loss programme. Today, Friderike brings her journalistic experience, her professional expertise and her enthusiasm for a healthy and active lifestyle to cerascreen.
Pathogens and pollutants: what you should know
Every day, we are exposed to a wide variety of environmental influences. If you want to protect your health, you should be wary of where certain dangers ca...
Allergies and intolerances: what is food sensitivity?
Do you know the difference between an allergy and an intolerance? Stomach aches, itching, fatigue, sniffly nose – both allergies and intolerances can cause ...
Macronutrients: what are macronutrients?
What are macronutrients? Macronutrients are food components that provide us humans with energy and include carbohydrates, fats and proteins. They are the ba...
Blood group types: what blood type am I?
What are blood types? Our blood group describes important characteristics of our red blood cells and determines whether our blood matches that of other pe...
Get your gut: what are probiotics?
What are probiotics? What do probiotics do? Probiotics and probiotic foods are supposed to support the good bacteria in our gut and promote our health in ...
What is cross-sensitivity: which foods are to blame?
What is cross-sensitivity and what has it got to do with food allergies and intolerances? An allergy rarely comes alone: if you suffer from a pollen aller...
What is anaemia: typical anaemia symptoms
What is anaemia? Anaemia is a sign from our body that we have a nutrient or mineral deficiency, such as iron deficiency or vitamin B12 deficiency. Did you...
Erdim Özdemir not only got a taste of the fresh Baltic Sea air during his time at Kiel University, but also completed his studies in Nutritional Sciences....
Luisa Kindinger has always enjoyed health topics and developed an enthusiasm for researching and writing health articles during her studies through practi...
Moritz Jaax has always been passionate about science and writing. During his Journalism and Communications Science degree, he gained practical experience ...
