Insulin Sensitivity

Novel findings: Mouse study shows annatto tocotrienols may impact gut microbiota, benefit metabolic health

22-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Tocotrienols from annatto may beneficially modify the composition of the gut microbiome and positively impact glucose homeostasis and inflammation, suggests data from a study in mice.

New company to commercialize avocado compound with anti-obesity, anti-diabetes benefits

05-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A new company has sprung up in Canada to commercialize a fat molecule found only in avocados, which has been reported to confer anti-diabetes and weight management benefits in animal and human studies.

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.

Resistant starch backed for insulin sensitivity

16-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

A type of fibre may improve insulin sensitivity in adults and help those with type 2 diabetes (T2D), studies have found.

Data conflict: Polyphenol supplementation improves fat oxidation but not insulin sensitivity

10-Jun-2016 By Lynda Searby

Researchers have found the metabolic effects of supplementation with the polyphenols epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and resveratrol don’t lead to improved insulin sensitivity in overweight men and women, adding to conflicting data around the effects...

Tea and grape compounds show mitochondrial benefits for overweight & obese people

09-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing epigallocatechin-3-gallate and resveratrol may boost mitochondrial capacity and stimulate fat oxidation, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel intervention trial.

Nestlé files casein infant formula patent for better insulin sensitivity

05-Jun-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Nestlé has filed an international patent for an infant nutrition product with casein protein, which it said could be used to prevent metabolic syndrome disorders later in life.

Vitamin K1 may improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels for pre-diabetics

14-Apr-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) may improve glycemic status and insulin sensitivity for premenopausal and pre-diabetic women, says a new study.

Antioxidants may ‘block’ benefits of exercise: Study

12-May-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of antioxidant vitamins after exercise may decrease the benefits of the workout by blocking the positive effects of reactive oxygen, says a new study.

TSI awarded US fenugreek patent

26-Mar-2008 By staff reporter

TSI Health Sciences has won a patent for its fenugreek seed extract-derived glucose/insulin management ingredient, Promilin.

Degussa introduces product for pre-diabetes condition

10-Nov-2004

Degussa Food Ingredients is expanding its offering to the nutrition
industry with its first product for blood glucose management.

A couple of swift ones to ward off diabetes

23-May-2002

Postmenopausal women may be able to combat the threat of diabetes
by having a couple of alcoholic drinks a day, report researchers
from the US.

Caffeinated or decaf - either way, coffee's not good for you

11-Feb-2002

It's tough being a coffee drinker. New research has shown that even
small levels of caffeine can decrease insulin sensitivity in
healthy humans, but cutting out the caffeine altogether can have
other effects. A separate study...