Blood Glucose

NutraChampion episode 25

LISTEN: Time to go low: GI research pioneer Prof Jennie Brand-Miller on low GI product innovation

10-Dec-2021 By Tingmin Koe

An internationally recognised glycaemic index (GI) research pioneer has provided her tips on how food and nutrition companies can innovate in this crucial area on our latest episode of NutraChampion.

Cumin essential oil boosts effect of fermented soy milk in diabetes model

26-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Fermented soy milk to which cumin essential oil was added improved blood glucose levels and other markers in a rat diabetes model.

Blood glucose supplement developer files for patent on formulation

14-Oct-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new microbiome-targeted supplement formulation has moved closer to market with the filing of a US patent application, the company announced this week.

P&G meta-analyses supports psyllium fiber’s blood sugar management potential

18-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming psyllium may help blood sugar management, say meta-analyses of 35 randomized, controlled, clinical studies from scientists at Procter & Gamble and Duke University.

Supplement launches that aims to help people prone to Type 2 diabetes make healthy lifestyle switch

01-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

Type 2 diabetes continues to stalk the US population. It’s a public health crisis that has created market opportunities, and one of the companies rushing to fill that breach is Glucose Health, Inc. which has launched a supplement of the same name.

Special Edition: Blood Sugar Management

Evidence continues to bolster polyphenols' blood sugar management story despite murky mode of action

22-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

Although the mechanism of action is somewhat unclear, polyphenols have a solid and growing body of research backing their effect on the regulation of blood sugar levels, experts say.

Maqui berry extract shows blood sugar management potential by novel mechanism: Study

02-Jun-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing extracts from maqui berries may help manage blood sugar levels and lower insulin responses, according to data from humans and lab rats.

Polyphenolics' new blood glucose management ingredient aimed at fringe of sports nutrition sphere

05-Mar-2014 By Hank Schultz

Polyphenolics is breaking into the sports nutrition game with the launch of a new version of its line of grape seed extracts called MegaNatural GL.  The prouduct is said to moderate blood glucose spikes after meals.

EU health claim for inulin has more immediate importance in the US: Beneo

16-Jan-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Attaining a positive health claims opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) may be of more importance immediately in the US than in the EU, says leading inulin supplier Beneo.

When will the healthy blood sugar supplement market take off?

22-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

We’ve been telling people to lose weight, eat more complex carbs and do more exercise for years to get their blood sugar under control, says NutraBridge president Scott Steil. “But it’s not working.”

Buckwheat sugar shows anti-diabetic and potential prebiotic activity

04-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

A sugar extracted from buckwheat called D-fagomine may help maintain healthy blood sugar levels and displays potential prebiotic activity at small doses, according to new research.

Blood glucose control ranks high in US death causes

29-Jun-2009 By Shane Starling

High blood glucose levels are one of the most common killers of Americans, according to new research from Harvard researchers.

Cinnamon may improve blood sugar levels: Study

20-Feb-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of three grams of cinnamon a day may improve people’s control of blood glucose levels, Scandinavian scientists have reported.

New 'natural' ingredients for blood glucose, heart support

19-Mar-2008 By Lorraine Heller

Ingredients firm Cyvex has launched two new plant-derived
ingredients for use in dietary supplements and foods to help
control blood glucose levels and support heart and digestive
health.

Indian herb cuts insulin, blood sugar levels

14-Feb-2005

A herbal used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes
seems to lower blood sugar and insulin levels in the same way as
prescription drugs.

Company to Extend bar range

12-Oct-2004

St Louis based ExtendBar has introduced two new products in its
line of snack bars that aim to help stabilize blood glucose. The
range was originally aimed at diabetics, but the company is
alsomarketing them as a mainstream product...

GI diet gets health boost

30-Aug-2004

A new animal study has added evidence to the health benefits of a
low-glycemic-index diet, and could influence future debate on
whether food makers can make claims for low 'GI' products or those
containing fibres that release...