Blood sugar management

Dietary supplement use more popular than ever: CRN study

30-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The widespread use of dietary supplements among adults of all ages is on the rise.

Physicians receive inadequate nutrition education, study calls for policy changes

27-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Poor diet is the leading risk factor for early death worldwide. Yet nutrition is insufficiently incorporated into medical education, according to a new report from the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC).

Verdure tackles sustainability measures to secure Boswellia supply

25-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

In a move toward incorporating sustainability practices into everyday life, Verdure Sciences is rolling out an initiative with their longtime supplier in India.

GNC teams up with Banco De Franquias to expand presence in Brazil

05-Sep-2019 By Natasha Spencer

Health and wellness brand, GNC Holdings, announced a partnership with professional retail operator, BFG Brasil Comercial de Vitaminas LTDA, to help grow its brand awareness and reputation in Brazil.

Algatech triples fucoxanthin production capacity

03-Sep-2019 By Hank Schultz

Algatechnologies has tripled its production capacity for its proprietary fucoxanthin ingredient, cited strong demand. The ingredient, branded as FucoVital, was launched in the US market in 2018.

Keto diet could damage liver health, say experts

03-Sep-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

People following a keto diet are putting themselves at higher risk of the ‘silent killer’ non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to nutrition experts.

Omega-3 supplements have little or no effect on risk of Type 2 diabetes, say researchers

27-Aug-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Omega-3 supplements should not be encouraged to help tackle diabetes, University of East Anglia researchers have argued following a systematic review that found no benefit of the supplement.

Heart Association advisory on high triglycerides could help raise omega-3s supplements, expert says

26-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new scientific advisory for the use of omega-3s in lowering critically high triglyceride levels will bolster the overall recognition and scientific backing of these ingredients among the community of physicians, said a noted omega-3s researcher.

Meta-analysis supports curcumin’s anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits

26-Aug-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with curcumin from turmeric may boost levels of adiponectin, a protein hormone with multiple beneficial effects, including regulating blood sugar levels and anti-inflammatory action.

Researchers examine performance, recovery effects of a prebiotic + protein food bar

14-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

Carbohydrate-loading is a popular way for athletes to energize and recover. New study suggests that different types of carbohydrates may have different effects.

Prebiotic-blueberry blend uses keto diet tie in to boost awareness

24-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

A gut health product based on a botanical, a grain and a berry is using the popularity of ketogenic diets as a way to raise awareness of its microbiome modulating effects.

Study supports blood sugar management properties of patented citrus flavonoid blend

19-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from the US and Brazil observed 103 individuals for 12 weeks, assigned to take either a branded citrus flavonoid blend called Eriomin in various doses or a placebo for 12 weeks. Consumption of Eriomin was associated with blood sugar management...

B vitamin supplementation eases metabolic syndrome symptoms in adults: Japan RCT

09-Jul-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation with B vitamins (among others) can lower plasma homocysteine levels in those with some form of metabolic syndrome, according to an RCT conducted in an adult Japanese population.

Variability of research methods makes establishing reference intake for polyphenols difficult, researchers argue

17-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Though the body of science around polyphenol intake generally supports its health benefits, it is “difficult to establish an evidence-based reference intake for the whole class and subclass of compounds,” researchers argue in a paper.

Two new papers in prestigious journals validate DayTwo's algorithm, president says

Israeli microbiome company DayTwo goes down B2B route for US expansion

10-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

In its home base of Israel, microbiome company DayTwo targets consumers in its marketing efforts. For the US, the company is marketing primarily to clinicians and other healthcare providers. It has two new papers validating its methods, published in prestigious...

Black seed oil: High growth rates and exciting synergistic effects

07-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Demand for black seed oil is growing, albeit from a small base, with new human studies underway and intriguing synergistic effects with omega-3 reported, but there is a lot of variability on the market, says one leading supplier.

Compound found in blueberries linked to increased physical activity in mouse study

13-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers at Laval University in Quebec studied the impact of polyphenols on metabolic disorders in obese mice, and unexpectedly observed an increase in physical activity in a group of mice supplemented with the compound proanthocyanidins.

Montmorency tart cherries are ‘promising intervention’ for metabolic syndrome patients, pilot study suggests

07-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

British researchers suggest that the consumption of tart cherry, either in capsule or juice format, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease by improving cardio-metabolic markers.

RCT supports curcumin for liver health in overweight people

06-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of a phytosomal curcumin with piperine may improve blood sugar factors, liver function and serum cortisol levels in overweight people, says a recent study.

Arabinoxylan prebiotic from food waste set to debut in North American markets

25-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

Canadian company Comet Bio has earned recognition for its method of up cycling agricultural waste into functional ingredients, including a new prebiotic and a low calorie sweetener.

New data supports tocotrienols' role in increasing skeletal muscle weight

18-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

A study on obese mice revealed a correlation between supplementing with tocotrienols and an increase in skeletal muscle weight and muscle fiber.

Winemaking byproduct has potential for fiber fortification, says new study from Brazil

16-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

An extract of grape pomace, a solid byproduct of winemaking, has a “promising application [as an] antioxidant dietary fiber ingredient,” report researchers from Brazil.

Getting the ‘fiber’ definition helpful but not a panacea for putting word out about prebiotic benefits

25-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

Prebiotics that have been classified as dietary fibers still have work to do to educate consumers on their benefits, a supplier says.

Bone, joint and women's health, and diabetes: Indian supplement start-up TruHealthy seeks to address 'lifestyle diseases'

21-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Mumbai-based dietary supplement start-up TruHealthy is embarking on an aggressive plan to expand its product offerings that address lifestyle diseases.

Probiotic supplementation may improve indicators associated with type 2 diabetes: RCT

19-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus casei can improve glycaemic index in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a new RCT.

DSM and Phynova unite for global distribution of Reducose

13-Mar-2019 By Nikki Cutler

DSM has signed a global distribution and collaboration agreement with Phynova, developer of natural healthcare products, for its blood glucose regulating ingredient Reducose.

Meta-analysis supports berberine-silymarin combination for cardiometabolic health

08-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements formulated with berberine and silymarin may improve blood lipid levels and fasting blood sugar levels, says a meta-analysis of five randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trials (RCTs).

CBD regulation: Global clampdown or treading a careful path to acceptance?

05-Mar-2019 By Will Chu, Niamh Michail, Hank Schultz, and Cheryl Tay

The interest in cannabidiol (CBD) use in food supplements, foods, and even as an ingredient in cosmetics has gained much momentum in the past five years, but what is the regulatory situation around the world?

Can high vitamin C intake decrease the chances of developing gestational blood sugar issues?

04-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in China found that pregnant women who had higher dietary vitamin C consumption also had lower odds of developing gestational diabetes.

Despite food-only bias, many dietitians use and recommend supplements, survey finds

26-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

A survey by Trust Transparency Center has found that despite the cool reception the concept of supplementation historically has received from organizations of dietitians, a majority of the practitioners themselves use dietary supplements regularly.

New study sheds more light on blood sugar management properties of algae polyphenols

25-Feb-2019 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation of capsules containing a polyphenol blend from two types of algae and the mineral chromium picolinate may help normalize blood sugar levels, new study reveals.

German Nutrition Society advises vegans to supplement diet with vitamin B12

20-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

The German Nutrition Society (DGE) has updated vitamin B12 reference values that recommend vegan diet followers take a supplement daily to compensate for the regimen’s nutritional deficiencies.

Prebiotics from acorn & sago show metabolic benefits, boost gut integrity for obese subjects

15-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Non-digestible polysaccharides from acorns and sago (palm starch) may help improve glucose intolerance and insulin resistance in lab mice eating a high-fat diet, says a new study.

‘A major step forward for personalized nutrition’: Viome to acquire Habit from Campbell Soup

07-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Microbiome-based personalized food start-up Viome has entered into an agreement to buy fellow personalized nutrition company Habit from Campbell Soup Company.

Study: Less than 1% of more than 40,000 adverse supplement events were serious

05-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Serious adverse events represented only a tiny fraction of overall reports in a detailed look at data from two major dietary supplement manufacturers, according to a recent study.

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More claims on herbal products now reflect responsible references to science

18-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

As the dietary supplement industry evolves, most claims are now more aligned with the underlying science. But there is still a penumbra of outliers, with new offenders popping up by the day.

Wheat albumin tablets have blood sugar management potential, says new study

18-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

A team of researchers in Japan suggests that consuming a tablet of wheat albumin may help control blood sugar levels at nighttime.

Still feeling festive? Research warns of Christmas cholesterol spike

02-Jan-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Indulgent Christmas food can boost cholesterol levels by 20%, according to a new study of 25,000 Danes.

Microalgae Euglena powder shows non-alcoholic fatty liver disease benefits: Japanese mouse study

17-Dec-2018 By Tingmin Koe

The consumption of Euglena and its constituent paramylon has shown benefits for non-alchoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Japanese researchers have found.

Roll over, rolled oats! Manufacturer markets lupin as high protein, high fiber ingredient for bars, granola

10-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Ingredient supplier CK Nutraceuticals is launching lupin-derived flour and flakes to target North American manufacturers in the nutritional bar space.

Startup Focus

Digital diabetes? Nutrition-tech collaborations could make 'huge difference' in the future

10-Dec-2018 By Kacey Culliney

Investment from the nutrition sector combined with data and connectivity from digital health firms could have a mighty impact on diabetes management and prevention, says the co-founder of mySugr.

Commentary

Choice of statistical framework colors answer to question of whether supplements actually work

16-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplements have held out the promise of greater health. Has the category delivered on that promise? Are people healthier now than they were decades ago?

Mood support one way plant-based diets help type 2 diabetes sufferers, study finds

07-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Mood support is one of the mechanisms by which a plant based diet can help suffers of type 2 diabetes, a new meta analysis has found.

Evidence continues to build linking fiber supplementation and improved cholesterol levels

05-Nov-2018 By Adi Menayang

There’s mounting evidence that psyllium, oat bran beta-glucan, and PolyGlycopleX each confer blood lipid management benefits, but more studies are needed for the fibers’ effects on weight, hypertension, and blood sugar levels, researchers argued.

ABC bolsters traceability efforts with Sustainable Herbs Program partnership

05-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has partnered with a noted documentary filmmaker to support the Sustainable Herb Program, which aims to foster transparency and traceability in the sourcing of the raw materials for increasingly popular herbal products.

Soaring sales in Asia help Usana deal with the 'Amazonification' of the US market

29-Oct-2018 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplement direct sales company Usana reported a 13.4% rise in sales in its most recent quarter. The increase was driven almost entirely by soaring sales in its Asia-Pacific region.

October New Product Launches: Crispy protein bars, herbal blend for blood sugar, and ‘beef supplements’

26-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

From crispy protein bars under Bodybuilding.com’s new but growing private label line, to a line of superfood supplements from different cow organs, here’s what’s new in the finished product space:

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