Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its
yellow colour, could have benefits for diabetics, suggests a joint
Korean-American study.
Despite numerous studies championing the role of cinnamon for
diabetes management, a new meta-analysis has raised questions as to
the potential benefits of the supplements.
Supplements of the Indian herbal Coccinia indica may
reduce blood sugar levels by about 20 per cent, says a new study
from India that adds to the Indian herb linked potential to aid
diabetics.
An extract from American ginseng berry may reduce blood sugar
levels by 30 per cent and aid weight loss, reports a new study from
the University of Chicago using obese diabetic mice.
An extract from pumpkin (Cucurbita ficifolia) may improve
blood glucose levels in diabetics, and exert antioxidant effects,
suggests an animal study from China.
Using cinnamon as a functional ingredient may lead to slower
emptying of the stomach and reduce the rise in blood sugar after
eating, says a new study.
A new mulberry powder, rich in a compound that inhibits the
digestion of carbohydrates, may have the potential to prevent
diabetes, suggests a new study from Japan.
Prickly pear cactus pads, consumed regularly in Mexico, could
reduce blood sugar rises after a meal by up to 50 per cent,
suggests a new study that may have implications for diabetes
management.
Barry Callebaut is funding research aimed at discovering the
component in cocoa butter responsible for an observed improvement
in insulin sensitivity, with the ultimate aim of developing
chocolate products for diabetics.
Nutrition 21 has reported significant operating losses in its
second quarter after bolstering marketing expenses to support its
shift into finished products – an effort it said has paid off in
increased sales.
Extracts from French maritime pine bark may inhibit an enzyme
linked to glucose absorption 190 times more than a synthetic
medication, says new research from Germany that could offer
significant benefits for diabetics if the results...
Chromium picolinate as a nutritional supplement for diabetics does
have a significant positive effect on blood sugar, insulin, and
cholesterol levels, says a new review.
Increasing the intake of the soluble fibre beta-glucan decreased
the glucose and insulin response in overweight men, and could help
reduce the risk of diabetes, says a new study.
Nutrition 21 has reported a spike in sales in its first quarter
2007 results, as it says its shift from ingredients to finished
products is paying off.
A daily supplement of extracts from Milk Thistle significantly
lowered fasting glucose levels by 15 per cent, says a randomized
clinical trial from Iran published in an international,
peer-reviewed journal.
A daily supplement of cinnamon extract may boost antioxidant
defences and reduce the oxidative stress linked to the metabolic
syndrome, suggest results from a small placebo-controlled,
double-blind study from the US.
A daily supplement of the French maritime park bark extract,
Pycnogenol, could quicken up the healing of diabetic foot ulcers by
75 per cent, says a new Italian-German study.
A daily supplement of chromium picolinate, in combination with a
common anti-diabetic medication, could improve blood sugar levels
as well as cutting weight gain by 60 per cent, says a US clinical
trial.
A daily supplement of an aqueous cinnamon extract improved
blood-glucose levels in type-2 diabetics by over ten percent, say
German researchers - supporting previous studies into the benefits
of the spice for diabetic.
Nutrition 21 has high hopes for the distribution of its Chromax
chromium picolinate in retail outlets, with a major marketing
planned for the summer, but the first fruit of commercialization is
yet to be seen in its financial results.
The commonly used spice cinnamon could lower blood pressure in
hypertensive people, researchers report for the first time, results
that have been heralded by industry.
A major international study has shown that many people with type-2
diabetes are not achieving optimal blood sugar control despite the
availability of effective treatments - a shortfall that may
underscore the benefits of dietary approaches.
Nutrition 21 has announced that is Chromax chromium picolinate will
make its first appearance on retail shelves, following the receipt
of a purchase order from Rite Aid.
Vanadium, a trace mineral taken in supplements by bodybuilders and
for sugar control, may promote faster recovery from food poisoning
or other infections, suggests new research on animals.
Nutrition 21's Diachrome supplement could save as much as $52.9
billion in health care costs for diabetes sufferers over three
years, shows an analysis that supports its use as an adjunct to
conventional treatment.
Consuming a protein hydrolysate and amino acid mixture with
carbohydrates increases insulin production in type 2 diabetics, and
could therefore help control their blood sugar levels after a meal,
reports Dominique Patton.
Nutrition 21 is going right to the top to garner support for
chromium's role in diabetes care, fostering contacts with
policy-makers and health care organizations, reports Jess
Halliday.
The FDA is warning consumers against taking a Chinese dietary
supplement called Ligaing 4 because it contains the drug glyburide
and could pose life-threatening dangers to diabetics and those with
low blood sugar users.
A Columbia University study has identified an increased incidence
of depression among Hispanic diabetics with poor glycemic control
(PGC), which the researchers say could have implications for public
health.
Plants hold the power to keep the increasing prevalence of
metabolic syndrome, a collection of chronic disease symptoms, in
check, according to scientists, prompting the leading plant extract
firms to start developing a whole new...
Tea is once again being heralded as something more than a
refreshing brew as research suggests it may prevent diabetes and
complications associated with the disease.
A study showing that chromium picolinate has superior absorption to
other types of chromium could lead supplement manufacturers to
rethink their formulations, reports Jess Halliday.
The first clinical trial into the effects of chromium
supplementation in children with type 1 diabetes is now underway at
the Childrens' Hospital in Los Angeles, announced Nutrition 21,
which is supplying Chromax chromium picolinate...
Nutrition 21 announced last week that a bill signed into law by
President George Bush recognizes the health benefits of chromium
picolinate towards diabetes and urges further research into its
capabilities.
About 40 per cent of diabetic patients can reduce their risk of
heart attacks and of dying from heart disease by taking vitamin E
supplements, according to new research out of the Technion-Israel
Institute of Technology.
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...
Taking daily supplements of chromium picolinate and biotin could
help type 2 diabetes patients reduce the costs associated with
managing their disease, suggests an economic analysis of the
benefits to diabetes seen in previous trials.
Type 2 diabetes patients had lower blood sugar and healthier blood
vessels after supplementing with French maritime pine tree bark
extract Pycnogenol, report scientists in the latest study to
investigate a natural product for diabetes...
A new trial on Caiapo, an extract of white sweet potatoes taken in
supplement form in Japan, confirms that it improves blood sugar and
cholesterol levels in type 2 diabetic subjects.
Nutrition 21, specialising in chromium-based nutritional
supplements, almost halved losses in the three months to December
as it shed costs associated with its discontinued Lite-Bites
business and achieved higher pricing for its core...
Supplement manufacturer Nutrition 21 has filed a health claim
petition with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use of
eight dietary supplement health claims associating chromium
picolinate supplementation with reduced risk...
