Blood sugar management

Irish traveller changes in gut questions ‘healthy microbiome’ definition

07-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

Study findings involving Irish Travellers questions what a healthy microbiome is, as researchers identify non-dietary factors, which determine the gut’s make-up and its link with metabolic disease risk.

Study: Fast fructose consumption overwhelms the gut and leads to fatty liver

06-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new multi-centre study in mice has explained the mechanism behind how excessive consumption of fructose can 'overwhelm' the gut and lead to fatty liver disease, revealing the importance of fructose consumption timing.

Vitamin and mineral supplement use amongst “healthy people” unwarranted, researchers say

03-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

Rising numbers of healthy people are taking dietary supplements, according to UK and US researchers, who attribute their popularity to claims they can reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.

Resveratrol supplementation may lower average blood sugar levels, study finds

19-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Resveratrol supplementation appears to lower values that measure average blood sugar levels over a period of time, according to a Dutch research team.

Researchers discover gut bacteria linked to lower cholesterol

18-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Harvard University have discovered a group of gut bacteria that can metabolise enough cholesterol to potentially affect people's metabolism.

Will keto craze be among things that won’t survive pandemic?

16-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

The keto trend may have run its course, with the tumult caused by the pandemic crisis as a final push over the edge, a clinical nutritionist says.

Faecal transplants may play role in tackling non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Study

11-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Faecal transplants could be used to address Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), say researchers, who point to the changes in patient’s gut microbiome after undergoing the procedure.

Pharmactive launches carob fruit extract that offers weight management support

28-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The manufacturer says its new product, dubbed CSAT+, a blend of carob bean extracts, is showing promise in weight management and metabolic syndrome (MetS).

Ramadan for diabetics: Whey protein, MUFA and vitamin formula lowers fasting blood glucose – Nestle-funded study

28-Apr-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Diabetic patients who adopt a nutrition therapy consisting of whey protein and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) have lower fasting blood glucose during the one-month long Ramadan fasting period, a clinical trial in Malaysia has shown.

Thousands sign petition demanding Holland & Barrett store closures

08-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.

Caviarlieri launches caviar-based ‘anti-ageing’ supplement

08-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

Swiss firm Caviarlieri makes available supplements made from Sturgeon black caviar that are said to have anti-ageing and inflammatory-reducing properties thanks to its marine peptide and collagen ingredient blend.

FANCL’s Calolimit CVD and diabetes supplement backed by two new clinical trials

17-Mar-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

A FANCL-funded RCT study has discovered that the ingestion of tea flower extract, mulberry leaf extract, and chitosan could reduce postprandial blood glucose and triglyceride levels in healthy subjects.

Novel duo: NZ study to assess combined benefits of greenshell mussels and fucoidan

05-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A study led by researchers from New Zealand will find out the benefits of combining greenshell mussels (GSM) and fucoidan via human clinical trials.

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.

DuPont carries on microbiome momentum with metabolic disease collaboration

20-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences are to enter another microbiome-related collaboration, this time with MRM Health, in a biotherapeutic-themed pact that looks to address a number of metabolic conditions.