Blood sugar management

July Launch Pad

25-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From spirulina to mushrooms to probiotics, July has an ingredient for every need state. This month is wrapping up with formulations for cellular health, cognitive support, hydration, metabolism and more.

Dietary supplement industry reacts to GLP-1 era

22-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

J.P. Morgan Research predicts that there will be 30 million GLP-1 users in the U.S. by 2030—about 9% of the population. The dietary supplement industry is actively responding to the opportunities presented by the GLP-1 era, with a focus on innovation,...

Curcumin can help combat inflammatory chronic metabolic diseases – meta-analysis

16-Jul-2024 By Audrey Yow

Curcumin can fight chronic diseases by reducing key inflammatory markers, offering a promising natural intervention for conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new research.

Unilever study finds low-dose mulberry fruit extract impacts glucose spikes

12-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Adding mulberry fruit extract (MFE) to carbohydrate-rich meals may reduce postprandial glucose (PPG) and insulin (PPI) responses in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

Supergut’s Marc Washington on ‘Ozempic era’ opportunity

11-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 in Salt Lake City highlighted many of the innovations happening in the prebiotics space, including how GLP-1s are impacting the category.

‘The most desirable award for a company who develops active ingredients’: Industry gears up for NIU Awards broadcast

08-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during an awards presentation at NutraIngredients-USA's Chicago HQ live on July 15. Our finalists are excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

Probiotic and saffron a 'valuable adjunct for enhancing glycemic control'

03-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with a probiotic supplement with saffron extract over six months can improve serum triglycerides in people with type 1 diabetes (DMT-1) and may be a valuable adjunct for enhancing glycemic control, according to new research.

June Launch Pad

25-Jun-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From cognition to intermittent fasting and metabolic support, June is all about brains and beauty.

The Vitamin Shoppe 2024 Health & Wellness Trends: ‘A time of meaningful evolution’

17-Jun-2024 By Asia Sherman

Consumers are prioritizing mental health, sleep and weight control as pandemic attitudes become ingrained lifestyle behaviors and influencers continue to shape demand for self-care solutions, according to The Vitamin Shoppe’s latest Health & Wellness...

Beneo’s isomaltulose may boost GLP-1 release in overweight people: Study

06-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Formulating snacks with Beneo’s Palatinose (isomaltulose) may significantly increase levels of key hunger hormones, such as GLP-1 and PYY, says a new study from Berlin.

Rousselot teases Nextida collagen targeting glucose control

23-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Rousselot, Darling Ingredients’ collagen and gelatin brand, teased its new range of specific collagen peptide compositions with targeted health benefits during Vitafoods last week.

Berberine supplement may help manage blood sugar levels for prediabetics: RCT

10-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of daily supplementation with berberine extracted from Indian barberry may improve blood sugar measures in people with prediabetes, says a new study from India.

Study supports postbiotic’s potential for blood sugar management

26-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a heat-killed bacteria may work better than the live probiotic for improving markers of stress and blood sugar control in lab mice with stress-induced diabetes, says a new study from South Korea.

Comet continues on growth trajectory in booming prebiotic fiber market

04-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Canadian ingredient manufacturer Comet now converts an annual four million kilograms of agricultural waste harvested from Danish farmlands into dietary fibers for use in supplements, foods and beverages.

Probiotics, Synbiotics can play significant role in blood sugar control: Study

01-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Probiotics and synbiotics can act as a complementary therapy for blood sugar management and controlling diabetes, according to a recent review published in Clinical Nutrition.

Omega-3 could help achieve desirable levels of blood sugar among diabetics – China study

01-Apr-2024 By Audrey Yow

Daily intake of 0.4 grams of omega-3 could help more than 95% of diabetics achieve desirable blood sugar levels, according to a Chinese study based on population pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PPK-PD) modelling.

How GLP-1 users are shaking up the dietary supplement industry

11-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

At the recent Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, GLP-1 medications was a hot topic – with just about every panel receiving a question about the medication’s impact on the sector. While weight loss medications can present challenges for the industry,...

Maypro introduces highly bio-available quercetin to U.S.

11-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

New York-based Maypro has announced a partnership with Japan-based Alps Pharmaceutical to bring EubioQuercetin, a highly absorbable formulation of quercetin, to the U.S. market.

FDA weighs application of new yogurt qualified health claims on sugary products

06-Mar-2024 By Elizabeth Crawford

FDA will not object to two qualified health claims linking consumption of yogurt and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of fat or sugar content, but in an enforcement discretion letter to Danone North America detailing its decision the agency...

Cinnamon may drop glucose levels in prediabetic adults: Study

28-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

The spice can lower glucose levels significantly in obese and prediabetic middle-aged adults, according to a small study from University of California, Los Angeles researchers.

Balchem partners with Virginia Tech to study the impact of minerals on human health

16-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Specialty ingredient player Balchem has joined with the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) to found the Virginia Tech Mineral Metabolism Research Center, dedicated to studying the impact of mineral nutrition in human health.

NutraCast: Remaining selective in sourcing amid limited fish oil supply

09-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From limited supply to the need for more consumer education, the fish oil industry is facing a number of challenges. However, there are still a lot of opportunities in and outside of the sea. This episode examines the state of the fish oil market and...

Study: Turmeric extract improves blood sugar levels in overweight individuals

07-Feb-2024 By Priyom Bose

Curcuma longa extract (CLE), commonly known as turmeric, may effectively reduce inflammation and support glucose metabolism in overweight individuals, according to recent findings published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.

WellWithAll targets health inequities with supplements and 'inclusive capitalism'

05-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Boston-based health and wellness company WellWithAll has a primary mission: to create products that will positively impact specific health inequities that disproportionately affect underserved communities.

Tate & Lyle hits the sweet spot

01-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Ingredient solutions firm Tate & Lyle continues to build its sweetener portfolio as consumers shift from full-sugar to reduced-sugar offerings.

Licorice limit questioned following low dose blood pressure increases

01-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

Swedish researchers suggest the safe limit for licorice might need to be reconsidered after discovering a significant impact on blood pressure in healthy adults.

And the supporting role in the weight management category goes to supplements

26-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

The weight loss market is evolving, spurred by consumer consumption of rapid slim down fads but also the growing understanding that supplementing active lifestyles may be a more sustainable approach to keeping off the pounds.

What can you say in weight loss claims? Experts weigh in

22-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

With what feels like a weight loss medication takeover, many are betting that the GLP-1 receptor agonists will rescue America from its obesity epidemic. So what does this mean for the natural weight loss products?

ANVISA approves first tetrahydrocurcuminoid for use in Brazil

19-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Natural ingredient supplier Sabinsa announced this week that The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has green-lighted its Curcumin C3 Reduct as health ingredient in the country.

Nutraceutical blend ‘Gludia’ offers valid and safe metabolic syndrome management

16-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A nutraceutical blend of glucomannan, D-chiro-inositol, Cinnamomum zeylanicum blume and inulin could provide a valid alternative in the treatment of metabolic syndrome (MetS), a new study concluded.

Isoflavones may reduce elevated blood sugar levels: Study

05-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new study reveals that dietary isoflavone intakes are inversely associated with prediabetes risk following analysis of participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

BCAAs harbor distinct and often opposing health effects: Study

02-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have detected biases in the study of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), suggesting that these essential nutrients do not have the homogenous effect in humans previously observed.

Aged garlic extract shown to lower systolic blood pressure in small study

14-Dec-2023 By Claudia Adrien

The flowering plant in the amaryllis family, also known as Allium sativum, significantly decreases systolic blood pressure in hypertensives, according to research that appeared in the Journal of Functional Foods.

Brown seaweed a “promising strategy” for blood sugar management: review

13-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review observes that brown seaweed consumption, specifically Laminaria digitata, Undaria pinnatifida, Acophyllum nodosum, and Fucus vesiculosus species, are significantly associated with improvements in postprandial blood glucose levels.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Carlee Hayes, RDN, Senior Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense

06-Dec-2023 By Danielle Masterson

On a mission to make nutrition treatment the norm, not the last resort, Carlee Hayes, RDN, joined Nutrisense, a metabolic health company that utilizes Continuous Glucose Monitoring (GCM) technology to provide real-time data to clients.

Multi-strain probiotic enhances glycaemic control and weight management, research asserts

03-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Administration of a multi-strain probiotic supplement offers promise for enhancing glycaemic control and overall health in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, new research asserts.

Study: Post-exercise protein intake could shield type 1 diabetics from dangerous blood sugar drops

20-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Increasing post-exercise protein intake may reduce the risk of blood sugar drops in type 1 diabetics following moderate-intensity training, a new study has concluded.

Study sheds light on pomegranate extract’s gut-mediated metabolism

13-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

A pharmacokinetics study published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis provides a closer look at how potent phenolic compounds in a standardized pomegranate extract are metabolized by gut microbiota to confer health benefits.

Pharmactive study details benefits of aged black garlic for blood pressure reduction

09-Oct-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Results of a new RCT outline the blood pressure balancing effect of Pharmactive Biotech's aged black garlic supplement ABG10+ in patients receiving treatment for hypertension.

Study shows Eriomin’s lemon flavonoids at work in prediabetic gut

04-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Ingredients by Nature’s Eriomin-branded lemon flavonoid complex alters the gut microbiota composition of prediabetics, according to a new study funded by the citrus-derived ingredient supplier.

Q&A: Liquid Fuel on finding its own sweet spot in the evolving sports hydration category

02-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Liquid Fuel, a collaboration between veteran sports dietitian Tavis Piattoly and professional chef Kyle Coleman, is looking to update the booming sports and hydration beverage category by removing the blood sugar spikes from the formula.

September Launch Pad

28-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

It's all about convenience: Gummies, chews and stick packs lead the way as consumers expect brands to offer innovative ways to save them time and effort.

Nordic Naturals partners with Sam's Club to broaden omega-3 reach

14-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

The partnership kicks off next month with Nordic Naturals’ Ultimate Omega 100 count omega-3 supplements exclusively offered at Sam’s Club stores.

Gencor taps into awareness of blood sugar management with fenugreek ingredient

23-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

Gencor’s recently launched Trigogen novel fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) seed extract ingredient is meeting a need for blood glucose regulation support as we age.

NutraCast: The ‘beauty and pain’ of omega-3 research

18-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

GOED’s stance on conversion rates, new research, the Omega-3 Index and more.

Green tea manipulates gut microbes for weight management: Study

14-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Green tea may provide an effective alternative for the prevention of metabolic syndrome by regulating gut intestinal microflora in the obese, according to a recent study.

Maqui New Life & CK Nutraceuticals extend distribution agreement

11-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Canada-based CK Nutraceuticals has extended its North American distribution agreement with Chile-based Maqui New Life for the promotion and distribution of the Maqui berry-derived Delphinol and MaquiBright ingredients.

RCT: Rutin flavonoid improves blood pressure and quality of life in type 2 diabetic patients

09-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new double-blind placebo-controlled study has found that rutin supplementation improved blood pressure, levels of antioxidant enzymes, and quality of life (QOL) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Startup Spotlight

Q&A: Fatty15 founders talk dolphins and saturated fats for global health

07-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

From healthy aging in dolphins to taking on the omega-3 competition, Eric and Stephanie Venn-Watson discussed how novel saturated fats may just be the answer to restoring global health.

Study spotlights gut microbes for blood sugar control

03-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT notes that those with type 2 diabetes had significantly reduced average fasting blood glucose levels following intakes of a Lactobacillus and Oenococcus-containing kombucha drink, when compared to the control group.