Blood Glucose Levels

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).

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.

Lysulin secures 5th patent for diabetes management supplement

24-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The patent protects the formulation’s method it uses to prevent protein glycation.

Single dose of blueberry polyphenols boosts cognitive performance in middle aged adults

05-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A study has found a single dose of blueberry polyphenols can improve markers of metabolic function and cognitive performance in a cohort of middle aged adults.

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.

Comet Bio teams up with farmers to develop ingredients with use crop leftovers

06-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The manufacturer is founded on upcycling crop leftovers to develop healthy, sustainable, and natural ingredients for use in supplements, foods, and beverages.

Special Edition: Blood Sugar Management

The key ingredients for blood sugar management

16-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

With diabetes rates rising, many healthy people are starting to consider the effects of blood glucose levels and keeping them in the healthy range. In this gallery we look at the key ingredients in this growing sector. 

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.

Sunfiber blunts blood sugar spikes among glucose intolerant subjects, study shows

30-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

Japanese ingredient supplier Taiyo has announced the results of a peer-reviewed pilot study that explores the effect its Sunfiber ingredient has on blunting postprandial blood glucose spikes among glucose intolerant subjects.

Probiotic pill shows promise in blood sugar management and battling diabetes: Rat data

30-Jan-2015 By Nathan Gray

A genetically engineered strain of human gut bacteria from the lactobacillus family could help to slash in incidence of high blood sugar by up to 30%, according to new research in rats.

Sesame seeds can aid pre-diabetic blood glucose levels: Study

30-Aug-2013 By Shane Starling

A herbal blend based on sesame seed lignan extracts can help reduce blood glucose levels among a growing proportion of the population classed as pre-diabetic, according to Indian researchers.

‘Cobiotics’ firm launches mission to defuse ticking time bomb of prediabetes

09-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

Targeting the 79m adults in the US with prediabetes represents a “significant untapped opportunity” in the foods and supplements market, says the firm behind a new ‘cobiotic’ ingredient claimed to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels - and a healthy...

Polyphenol ingredient shown to modulate sugar absorption

25-May-2010 By Lorraine Heller

Canadian firm innoVactiv has released the results of a new study that show its algae-based ingredient can help control the glycemic impact of sugar-containing foods.

Martin Bauer launches prickly pear for diabetes

04-Dec-2007 By Clarisse Douaud

Martin Bauer North America has launched Opundia, a line of
proprietary prickly pear cactus extracts to support healthy blood
glucose levels.

Sciona study reveals nutrigenetics could secure long term weight goals

23-Oct-2007 By Clarisse Douaud

Nutrigenetically tailored diets can result in better compliance
with weight management goals, as well as longer-term BMI
reduction and improvements in blood glucose levels, says new
research.

Christmas spice and all things nice

21-Dec-2006 By Jess Halliday

Christmas-time is closely associated with feasting on special foods
and (dare we say it?) gross overindulgence that ends only after
bells have rung in the New Year. But many of the seasonal treats we
enjoy also have a healthy aspect....

Low-fat diet study claims to 'reverse' diabetes

19-Jan-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Researchers from UCLA have claimed that a three-week high-fibre,
low-fat diet can reverse type-2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
(MetS) - conclusions that go against medical understanding of the
conditions.

Oatcake maker expands capacity to meet GI dieters' demand

19-Jul-2005

The success of the GI diet in the UK has triggered soaring demand
for oats, pushing the country's leading oatcake maker to add new
production capacity, writes Lorraine Heller.

New labels from EAS to help regulate carb input

06-Aug-2002

New labels on reduced carbohydrate nutrition bars from the US
company EAS are designed to help consumers identify bars which will
have a minimal effect on their blood glucose levels.

Chromium picolinate patent

09-Jan-2002

Nutrition 21, a leading developer and marketer of clinically proven
nutritional products, has been granted a patent by the United
States Patent and Trademark Office for the use of chromium
picolinate in high doses to stabilise blood...

Cornstarch bar to help diabetics

17-Dec-2001

A medical food product containing uncooked cornstarch could help
type 2 diabetics manage their blood glucose levels and decrease the
incidence of nighttime and morning hyperglycemia, new research
suggests.