Blood sugar management

PharmaBiome and Roquette: partnering for predictive prebiotic innovation

14-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

The recent agreement between the companies will permit the use of Pharmabiome’s patented microbiome NicheMap technology, enabling for the production of precision prebiotic fibres targeted to ensure optimal interaction with the microbiome.

Response to probiotics for metabolic syndrome may be diet dependent

13-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

The effects of probiotic supplements in metabolic syndrome may be tied to diet, according to a new study from Stanford University.

Deadline for entry is April 7, 2023!

Probiota Americas 2023 call for abstracts: Got groundbreaking research to shout about?

30-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers, and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Study shows safety and health benefits of coffee cherry pulp juice

29-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

A new study from researchers in Thailand supports the safety of coffee cherry pulp juice consumption and suggests that it may lower cholesterol in healthy adults.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

27-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Monday, April 10.

Probiotics support glucose and lipid metabolism in pregnant women, meta-analysis finds

16-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new meta-analysis has found supplements containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum may be a promising prevention and therapeutic strategy in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM).

Sonomaceuticals upcycles Chardonnay pomace into health benefits

08-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Two wine industry veterans are channeling research and leftover grape pomace into a superfood ingredient chocked full of bioactive compounds for gut and heart health.

NutraCast: Let’s get phygital: IFF wants to hear your body talk

03-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The functional ingredient purveyor will offer an AI-driven personalized nutrition platform that combines physical and digital components.

Trial into vitamin D and BMI finds cholesterol correlation

27-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with vitamin D failed to significantly impact BMI but did lead to a statistically significant decrease in LDL-cholesterol in a recent pilot randomised controlled clinical trial.

Study: kombucha flattens postprandial glycemic and insulin response

20-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

When kombucha is consumed with a high-GI meal there is a clinically significant reduction in postprandial glycemic and insulin index (GI and II) response, when compared with water, according to new research.

Sabinsa study elucidates blood sugar benefits of amla ingredient

13-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Pharmaceutical corporation Sabinsa completed a 90 day, multicentric randomised open label trial of its Amla, aka Indian gooseberry, extract and concluded it could provide blood sugar benefits.

Watermelon juice may decrease dysfunction linked to hyperglycemic episodes

07-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Drinking watermelon juice preserves heart rate variability (HRV) response to high blood sugar spikes in young healthy adults, according to a study from a group of U.S. researchers.

Study: Prebiotic fiber shows promise for Type 2 diabetes support

02-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

New research suggests that consistent consumption of Supergut shakes led to improvements in metabolic health, digestion, a health-related quality of life score that included sleep, mood, and energy levels, as well as a validated quality of life measure...

NutraCast: The power of resistant starch—beyond gut health

27-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Resistant starch has received a lot of attention for its potential to exert a healthy impact on the gut and Supergut is adding to that by offering insights through its research.

Editor's Spotlight

The glucose revolution: are you ready?

23-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumers’ psychological relationship with food is about to transform on a grand scale, thanks to the proliferation of wearable technology and the building ‘glucose revolution’, according to an industry expert.

Probiotic strain may help manage CVD risks

16-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia may exert cardio-metabolic benefits in healthy adults, according to data from two parallel-armed, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.

Probiotic from earthworm intestine shows obesity prevention potential in mice

10-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Brevibacillus laterosporus BL1 prevents obesity and modulates gut microbiota in mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD), according to a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.

Study suggests that microbial vitamins could mediate diabetes risk

20-Dec-2022 By Asia Sherman

Vitamins produced by gut bacteria may play a role in reducing diabetes risk and supporting general cardiometabolic health, says a new study published in the journal Gut Microbes.

MD Logic extends health influencer line with berberine supplement

14-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

A Florida-based supplement company has expanded its partnership with a prominent health influencer with the launch of a new berberine product.

Systematic review supports benefits of probiotics for prediabetic individuals

03-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new systematic review has found that probiotics can improve a number of markers of metabolic health in prediabetic subjects.

SHIME study supports gut health potential of lemon flavanoids in prediabetic patients

21-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Ingredients by Nature’s Eriomin lemon flavonoid ingredient may have a significant effect in managing prediabetes, according to a recent experiment by Brazilian researchers using the Simulator of Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem (SHIME).

dōTERRA zeroes in on metabolism support

20-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The multi-level marketing company based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, recently launched the MetaPWR Metabolic System, a six-part product system formulated to support a healthy metabolism.

Micronutrient bar first envisioned by Dr Bruce Ames launched at retail

22-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A micronutrient bar first developed by renowned researcher Dr Bruce Ames, PhD, has reached widespread commercialization via a partnership with the Kroger Co.

Schisandra plus soybean may help with blood sugar control: RCT

10-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A synergistic combination of extracts from Schisandra and soybeans may improve glucose and insulin-related parameters in people with elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia), says a new study from Korea.

NutraCast: Nuritas Peptide Finder accelerates discovery process

01-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Health tech startup Nuritas has built an extensive peptide knowledge base using its proprietary AI and genomics platform Nπϕ (Nuritas Peptide Finder). The platform analyzes billions of untapped peptides in plants and natural food sources to predict and...

May Launch Pad: Women and gummies dominate lineup

26-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

May is women's health month and there was no shortage of new products geared toward females. Gummies were also prominent, plus a hint of nostalgia in the form of ooze.

Probiota Pioneers: Comet on its upcycled ingredient filling the market need for a low-dose prebiotic

19-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With the start of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas fast approaching, NutraIngredients-USA caught up with each of our Probiota Pioneers, curated entrepreneurial, science, and tech start-ups due to appear in Washington, D.C., June 1-3.

Scientists develop implantable sensor that shows blood oxygen levels

12-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

An implantable blood oxygen sensing system can be programmed to degrade with a set time without losing its functionality, experts said.

Keto diet may aid neurological diseases, researchers say

09-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Changes in eating habits can have a beneficial effect on the condition of our body, but also on the development and course of many diseases, researchers say.

Nature’s Sunshine joins Usana among firms relying on sales in Asia

06-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Multilevel marketing organization Nature’s Sunshine managed to post a significant revenue increase in its first quarter earnings statement, despite supply chain challenges that caused out of stock situations and an overall net loss.

Study shows humans innately base food choices on specific micronutrients

05-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

New research suggests humans are more sophisticated in their food choices than previously thought, and have "nutritional wisdom," whereby foods are selected in part to meet vitamin and mineral needs.

Study of enzyme blend in aging gut model part of new R&D emphasis, manufacturer says

05-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Bio-Cat Inc. said a study on the effect of one of its enzyme blends on a model of the aging gut marks a new R&D direction at the company.

RCT supports plantarum probiotic’s anti-obesity effects

04-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with a novel probiotic isolated from Korean fermented foods may slash body weight and reduce abdominal fat in overweight people, says a new study from Korea.

NutraCast: MycoTechnology on creating novel ingredients with mushrooms

29-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

MycoTechnology has partnered with brands to deliver foods, beverages, and supplements by harnessing the metabolic engine of mushrooms to create novel ingredients. The Colorado-based functional ingredients platform leverages a proprietary mushroom fermentation...

Unilever study explores blood sugar benefits of low dose mulberry extract

29-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The potential benefits of mulberry fruit extracts to reduce blood sugar and insulin increases after a meal may be achievable at a lower dose than previously reported, says a new study from Unilever R&D.

Amarin makes bid to force fish oil supplements firm to drop claims

26-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Amarin Pharma Inc., manufacturer of omega-3 drug Vascepa, was only partially successful in getting a fish oil supplements company to drop some claims in an advertising challenge.

Blueberries show cognitive benefits in study

25-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has suggested that whole blueberry powder provided cognitive benefits in older individuals with insulin resistance and a heightened risk of future dementia.

Study reveals link between metabolic health and menopause

06-Apr-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Nutrition could be the key to restricting weight gain associated with menopause, a new study published as a pre-print in The Lancet has found.

Omega-3s found to protect against heart failure hospitalization among Type 2 diabetics

05-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Researchers mining data from a previous study have found that omega-3 supplementation cut the rate of hospitalization for heart failure among patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. This effect was heightened for Black subjects, the authors said.

Science meeting presenters say that to expand essential oils research base, quality issues must be solved

04-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

The essential oils marketplace presents monumental quality challenges, attendees at a recent conference were told. But with proper attention, chemical standardization is possible, and a secure supply chain and reliable product specifications will allow...

FTC adds to repeat offender’s rap sheet with disease claims consent decree

21-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Federal Trade Commission has permanently banned two Texas firms from making diabetes and pain relief claims on the dietary supplements that they market. Kramer Duhon, the firms’ principal, has a long history of fines and enforcement actions against...

Don’t call it a trend: How baobab is defining the fiber revolution

01-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

It’s been around for 200 million years, but the baobab tree has yet to make it to the mainstream. Compound Solutions said it is changing that with a new fiber offering.

As many as 18% of troops reported supplement adverse events in survey questioned by expert

04-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

A large survey of supplement use among US military personnel reported as many as 18% of respondents experienced an adverse event. But methodology questions makes it difficult to take those numbers at face value, an expert says.

CK Nutraceuticals to distribute Chilean maqui ingredients

01-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

Canadian ingredient supplier CK Nutraceuticals has signed an agreement to distribute proprietary branded ingredients based on maqui berry.

Calanus oil may improve glucose and insulin measures in obese people: RCT

19-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements with Calanus Oil derived from tiny sea crustaceans may improve measures of glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in obese people, says a new study from Germany.

Fish collagen peptides quell gut inflammation in mouse, blood tissue study

10-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Peptides derived from a marine collagen source quelled intestinal inflammation in a new study using a mouse model of inflammation as well as human blood tissue.

Netflix for food: Food scientist creating data model for personalized dietary recommendations

06-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

A new research project is underway that will develop new computational methods for analyzing and integrating different types of data available from an existing cohort of young adults, including continuous glucose measurements, images of meals, metabolomics...

Supplements now a health category of its own, according to analysis of searches on health websites

07-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent survey by a native advertising firm shows that dietary supplements as a category has broken into the top health topic searches in 2021.

Karallief finds statistically significant benefits for liver health blend

30-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

Indian/American company Karallief has released research results that shows an Ayurvedic herbal blend it has developed improves liver health in subjects with mild to moderate markers of liver distress.

Wide dosages range clouds role of citrus polyphenols in blood sugar management, review finds

29-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent review has found that a number of studies support the positive effect of citrus polyphenols on markers of type 2 diabetes. But the authors found that more research with clinically relevant dosages is needed.