Blood sugar management

Vous Vitamin and Pops combine forces for blood sugar management

11-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The partnership pairs two companies that are driving innovation in their respective spaces.

Study: Exergaming can have similar health benefits as jogging

07-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While sedentary video games are often blamed for causing obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, new research suggests that certain video games could encourage players to be more active.

Gut-disrupting role of artificial sweeteners dismissed by industry group

07-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Artificial sweeteners may interfere with communication between bacterial species that make up the gut microbiome, say researchers, who think this could lead to digestive conditions and discomfort.

Null study on tart cherries blurs picture of polyphenols’ role in microbiome modulation

05-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Tart cherries supplementation showed no effect on gut microbiome makeup nor on inflammation markers in a recent study. The ingredient also showed no change in markers of blood glucose control.

One month to go! Stage set for the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

13-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With just one month to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, interested delegates have just one day left to grab an early bird discount.

The forgotten staple to fight diabetes: Extensive study shows millet intake lowers blood glucose levels

02-Sep-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Long term millet consumption can lower blood glucose levels in diabetic individuals and revert those in pre-diabetic people to normal levels, according to results from a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Formula of chokeberry, red ginseng, shiitake mushroom, and nattokinase lowers insulin resistance in prediabetic adults

11-Aug-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A 12-week intake of a formula comprising chokeberry, red ginseng, shiitake mushroom, and nattokinase significantly lowered insulin resistance in a study conducted on prediabetic adult population.

All-natural new launches and product updates

23-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Product launches and updates from this month reveal an 'all-natural' theme, with 'pure' flavours, a beauty-from-within innovation and a new patent approval for an all-natural product.

Industry body preaches diversity and inclusion to ensure Personalised Nutrition model’s success

23-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Personalised Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (PNLM) could address the causes of chronic conditions if socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and diversity barriers can be overcome, says a leading professional body.

Cosucra receives €10m to meet chicory root and pea protein demand

14-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Chicory root producers Cosucra are to receive a financial boost to the tune of €10m from a consortium of backers in response to consumer demands for a more balanced, plant-based and transparent diet.

Oral FMT plus fibre supplements can improve insulin sensitivity in severely obese

08-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A transplant of healthy gut microbes, through oral capsules, followed by fibre supplements can improve insulin sensitivity in patients with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to a new clinical trial.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Phynova and Lus in deal to promote Mulberry Leaf extract health benefits

29-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Phynova Group is to enter a partnership with Lus Health Ingredients to extend the availability and benefits of its White Mulberry Leaf extract that is said to aid in reducing glucose uptake after meals.

Study reports health benefits of morning chocolate

28-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Eating chocolate in the morning may help burn body fat, decrease glucose levels, and improved microbiome health, thanks to the flavanol content, according to a new study.

RCT supports black seed oil’s blood sugar benefits

22-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may help manage blood sugar and improve cardiometabolic measures in type-2 diabetics, says a new study.

Hop-derived compounds may prove effective against liver disease

22-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

A flavonoid compound found in hops could aid in tackling a common liver disease with researchers noting fewer negative side effects than current drugs as well as potential use in addressing metabolic syndrome.

EPA, DHA supplementation promotes corneal nerve regeneration in type I diabetes patients – 180-days RCT

17-Jun-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of 1,800 mg of omega-3 per day for 180 days has shown to promote corneal nerve regeneration in type I diabetes patients.

Annatto tocotrienol may help manage blood sugar: RCT

01-Jun-2021 By Emily Jarecki

Supplementation with annatto-derived delta-tocotrienol may improve glucose control, inflammation and oxidative stress in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), says a new study from the National University of Medical Sciences in Pakistan.

Spinach and beetroot nitrates may lower BP & CVD incidents, study suggests

01-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Nitrate-rich vegetables like kale, spinach and beetroot may be responsible for lowering blood pressure (BP) as well as lowering the risk of heart disease, a Danish study suggests.

Isomaltulose shows some blood sugar benefits but no performance boost in running trial

26-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent study found isomaltulose, a low glycemic sugar, quelled blood sugar spikes after a running trial to exhaustion better than did other sugars. But one expert questioned whether the differences were significant.

Pre-diabetes concept: Blood sugar management trial in Singapore revealed by DSM-backed Hologram Sciences

25-May-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

DSM’s new venture Hologram Sciences plans to run a blood sugar management trial in Singapore to study how personalised approaches can help address pre-diabetes concerns, we can exclusively reveal.

Bucking the diabetes trend? Consumption of sea buckthorn for five weeks decreases fasting blood glucose in prediabetics

20-May-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Consumption of sea buckthorn fruit puree for five weeks has been found to decrease fasting plasma glucose levels in people with prediabetes, according to a study conducted in China.

2021 NutraIngredients Awards: Winners announced!

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The winners of the hotly contended 2021 NutraIngredients Awards were revealed in an online awards ceremony yesterday (May 12).

‘Remarkable’: Zinc plus curcumin may offer significant glycemic benefits

12-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Combined supplementation with zinc and curcumin may significantly improve measures blood sugar levels, insulin measures, and BMI in overweight or obese pre-diabetic people, says a new study from Iran.

Eating sardines regularly can help prevent type 2 diabetes, claims landmark study

07-May-2021 By Oliver Morrison

The health benefits of sardines and oily fish are already widely known. Their high levels of unsaturated fats help to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases.

Today! Find out the winners of 2021's NutraIngredients Awards

07-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The 2021 NutraIngredients Award winners are to be announced in a live-stream broadcast ceremony taking place today, at 4pm CET (3pm BST).

DSM's new personalized nutrition guru said effort will benefit customers and end users alike

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Personalized nutrition pioneer Ian Brady said DSM’s new venture in the space, branded as Hologram, will be a way to better serve both DSM’s brand clients as well as end users.

Synbiotics may offer blood sugar management potential, protect gut integrity: Study

09-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of human-origin probiotics and plant-based prebiotics may help manage blood sugar levels via the Microbiome–Intestine–Pancreas Axis, suggests a study with mice.

Nutrachampion podcast episode 17

LISTEN: Prof Dr Anoop Misra on high blood glucose, its effects on COVID-19 risks, and useful functional foods

09-Apr-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Pre-diabetes and diabetes are factors which could increase the risk of COVID-19 infections and mortality, and therefore the consumption of certain functional foods could be beneficial, says the guest who stars in the 17th episode of Nutra Champion podcast.

Multi-strain probiotics improve glycaemic control of patients with diabetic nephropathy – 12-week RCT

08-Apr-2021 By Tingmin Koe

A combination of probiotic strains could improve glycaemic control when taken by patients with diabetic nephropathy, a 12-week RCT conducted in China has shown.

Probiotic’s obesity benefits partially translate from animals to humans: Study

29-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 may improve blood sugar levels in healthy overweight/obese adults, according to a new study from APC Microbiome Ireland.

Vitamin D deficiency, obesity and diabetes linked to higher rates of COVID-19 infection and mortality in Asia - Review

23-Mar-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to higher COVID-19 infection and mortality in Asian countries, according to the first review of its kind in the region.

Amazon’s dietary supplement specifications: “These requirements shouldn’t be terribly onerous”

10-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...

NAD supports claims being made by ‘medical probiotic’ manufacturer

03-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Probiotics manufacturer Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. got some welcome news today when the National Advertising Division announced that it has found that the claims the company makes for dietary control of Type 2 diabetes are supported by scientific evidence.

Kawakawa innovation: NZ researchers to trial beverage for immunity, metabolic health gains

24-Feb-2021 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand researchers are planning to conduct clinical trials on a kawakawa beverage with immune and metabolic health benefits, before refining the formulation and sell it in the export markets.

Curcumin-piperine combination may offer blood sugar benefits for diabetics: RCT

22-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of extracts from turmeric and black pepper may improve fasting blood sugar levels and HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) in people with type-2 diabetes, says a new study from Brazil.

Method details new way to extract algae-derived pigments for food supplement use

15-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

A way to extract pigments from microalgae for use in food supplements has been outlined by scientists, who think the method could overcome the difficulties in obtaining such pigments from natural sources.

Evolve BioSystems gets $55 million investment led by Cargill

10-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Evolve BioSystems has announced $55 million in funding from Cargill and a private equity firm to bring its infant probiotic to market scale.

New legume flour improves blood glucose response to white bread

13-Jan-2021 By Flora Southey

Researchers in the UK have developed a new flour made from chickpeas they claim can lower the glycaemic response in people eating white bread.

Gut organisms’ metabolism effect a basis for T2D-specific probiotics, say researchers

07-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

Organisms living in the gut microbiome could become probiotic remedies for type 2 diabetes as researchers use a data-driven approach to identify species with beneficial effects on the host metabolism.

Berberine and probiotics combo successful in reducing blood sugar level in diabetic patients – China 12-week RCT

23-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The combined supplementation of the botanical berberine and probiotics has been found to help reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic patients, more so than taking each product alone, says a 12-week RCT conducted in China.

LBP products will benefit from ‘regulatory innovation,’ says European authority

18-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

There is an urgent need for clarification of concepts and constraints of the probiotics used in Live Biotherapeutic (LBP) products with success dependent on credible safety and efficacy demonstrations, says a European authority.

Study finds no benefits of dairy foods for blood sugar regulation

17-Nov-2020 By Jim Cornall

Results from a new trial published by a team led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center suggest lower dairy intake may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome.

MyBiotics granted €2m funding to develop personalised probiotics initiative

27-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Microbiome therapeutics firm MyBiotics Pharma have received €2m ($2.3m) in funding by the European Union (EU) to develop technology capable of delivering personalised probiotics to tackle gut-related diseases.

Almond-rich, low carb diet can reduce depression risk in diabetics, says RCT

06-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A low-carb diet which is also rich in almond consumption could reduce depression and glycometabolism in patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) thanks to the diet's impact on the gut microbiota, according to a newly published RCT.

Co Enzyme Q10 has potential to help chronic condition symptoms, review finds

02-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Co Enzyme Q10 supplementation could be behind improvements in symptoms seen in disorders like heart disease, diabetes and kidney disease, according to a new review.

Scientists find way to extract industry-standard polyphenols from olive and grape waste

29-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

An Italian team has described a method to produce micronised powders and extracts enriched with polyphenols obtained from agricultural waste, offering environmental as well as metabolic health benefits.

DuPont and P&G to tackle metabolic health in new probiotic-focused deal

22-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

DuPont’s Human Microbiome Venture is to partner up with Procter & Gamble (P&G) in a new research agreement that looks into how probiotics can be used to address metabolic health conditions.

Eevia Health’s distribution deal expands botanical range to France and Belgium

18-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Eevia Health Oy and Natural Functional Ingredients’ new distribution deal looks set to expand availability of the firm’s active nutrients such as polyphenols, flavonoids, antioxidants, and beta-glucans.

Scent product could transform dietary supplement marketing, manufacturer says

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new product providing long lasting, pleasant scents that has been quietly making inroads in the industry aims to revolutionize the marketing of dietary supplements by improving customer experience.

Diabetes preventing duo? China RCT shows mulberry leaf, white kidney bean extract lowers post-meal glucose level

03-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Mulberry leaf and white kidney bean extract mix could be a new solution for lowering post-meal glucose level, a new study has shown.