Blood sugar management

White mulberry extracts “clearly relieve’ diabetes symptoms in rat model: Study

27-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Two fractions of polysaccharides extracted from white mulberry (Morus alba L) have been found to relieve symptoms of diabetes in a study on rats.

Groups call for deep revision or outright rejection of FDA fiber guidance

15-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

FDA’s draft guidance on dietary fiber should be significantly amended or tossed out altogether, according to industry trade groups. But at least one company that has been affected by the process believes it adds value to the marketplace.

Deal to develop microbiome analysis for clinical nutrition

Day Two link with Johnson & Johnson on personalised microbiome analysis for diabetes nutrition

15-Feb-2017 By Eliot Beer

Gut microbiome analysis firm DayTwo will collaborate with Johnson & Johnson on personalised clinical nutrition for diabetes, and plans to open up its nutrition recommendation platform to new partners.

Go with the grain: Gut health boost linked to whole-grain diet

15-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

Whole grains appear to wield small improvements to the gut microbiota and immune response, says a study outlining the benefits of adopting a diet that is also rich in fibre, minerals and antioxidants.

Polyphenols for blood sugar management: ‘Sometimes you need to anchor the novel ingredient with the time-tested,’ says expert

13-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

A combination of strawberry and cranberry polyphenols may improve insulin sensitivity in overweight and non-diabetic, insulin-resistant adults, according to a new study.

Curcumin-pepper combination shows antioxidant benefits for diabetics: RCT

07-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements formulated with Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex and BioPerine may reduce oxidative stress in patients suffering from type 2 diabetes, according to results of a randomized controlled trial.

Fibre supplements cut cholesterol, glucose, in 12-month study

06-Feb-2017 By Eliot Beer

Novel fibre supplement PolyGlycopleX (PGX) can help lower cholesterol, insulin and glucose levels, with slightly superior results to psyllium, according to a 12-month study on overweight or obese adults.

The benefits of breeding: Sweeter strawberries and healthier starch

31-Jan-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

English organisation improving the sustainability of plant based agriculture and horticulture, Agri-Tech East, says the benefits of breeding plants can be seen in strawberries and wheat-derived starch.

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I-nutrition: This time it’s personal

26-Jan-2017

Personalised nutrition is emerging fast – as technologies like gene mapping and smartphones offer the potential for people to optimise nutrition, live healthier lives and reduce the burden of chronic disease like obesity and diabetes.

Five-flavoured omija berry boasts obesity-fighting potential

24-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Omija fruit ethanol extract may be helpful to fight obesity and related metabolic disorders such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, dyslipidaemia, and insulin resistance, according to the results of a new study on mice fed a high-fat diet.

Millions with MetS may benefit from improved vitamin E testing

23-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

People with metabolic syndrome need significantly more vitamin E, says a new DSM-backed study that finds current methods of testing for vitamin E deficiency can mask deficiencies in people with the condition.

Fruit & veg flavonoids prevent unhealthy fat build-up: Twin study

20-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Flavonoid-rich foods appear to alter body composition as UK researchers tie in a higher intake of anthocyanins, flavonols and proanthocyanidins with a lower body fat mass.

Artificial Intelligence: BASF partner with Nuritas on 'next gen' functional peptides

19-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Ingredients giant BASF will collaborate with Irish start-up Nuritas on the discovery and commercialisation of novel functional peptides using DNA analysis and artificial intelligence (AI).

Live long & hotter: Chili peppers may lead to longer life

17-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

In news that will delight lovers of curry and other spicy food, scientists have found that eating hot red chili peppers may lower the risk of death from vascular–related conditions.

Rose hip supplements may increase energy expenditure, weight management

16-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements containing rose hip powder may prevent weight gain in lab mice, compared to mice eating a high fat diet only, says a new study from Sweden.

Blue maize extract may lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels

13-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Blue maize antioxidants may help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and diabetes raising possibilities of using blue maize as a nutraceutical and functional food component.

13 categories open for entries to nutrition innovators. #NIAwards17

NutraIngredients Awards 2017: Deadline is 3 February

11-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

The NutraIngredients Awards are back in 2017 in Geneva at Vitafoods Europe with new categories to reward real progress and innovation in the global world of nutrition.

Functional foods from cauliflower waste could help tackle hypertension and diabetes: China study

10-Jan-2017 By Millette Burgos

By-products from cauliflower could be recycled and turned into functional foods to help combat diabetes and hypertension, a new study from China suggests.

Fibre’s impact on gut & metabolic health studied

06-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Fibre’s positive influence on health has been further reinforced in two studies, which point to its functional capabilities as a prebiotic, metabolic manager and inflammation reducer with few if any side effects.

Vital role of Vitamin D in improving gut flora and preventing metabolic syndrome revealed in new research

04-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Scientists have discovered that vitamin D deficiency is necessary for metabolic syndrome caused by a high-fat diet to progress in mice.

Brexit, Trumpism & natural health: de-programming the medical model

22-Dec-2016 By Rob Verkerk PhD

2016 has been a year of incredible change. The world is creaking under the weight of social, political and economic crisis. The ‘establishment’, the liberal left, the ruling elite – call it what you like – has been shaken to its core in ways that few...

'20 to 30 elite sportspeople/teams' involved in ketone research

21-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Oxford researchers behind a novel performance-enhancing ketone drink get around an email a day from sports teams hoping to buy the product – and another 20-30 unnamed professional teams have already been involved in research trials with the product.

Dispatches from HiE 2016 in Frankfurt

Beneo ups research spend despite tough EU claims environment

16-Dec-2016 By Will Chu

The EU claims environment is tough, but Beneo is not giving up on its research roots.

Consumers willing to pay 75% more for known ingredients: Survey

15-Dec-2016 By Louis Gore-Langton

Branding ingredients has a mixed record of success but a survey reveals worldwide demand for recognisable ingredients.

Can magnesium protect against heart disease and diabetes?

08-Dec-2016 By Will Chu

A magnesium-rich diet could help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), heart disease and stroke, according to results from a meta-analysis.

U2 band members named as major investors

Bono and The Edge find what they're looking for in biotech start-up Nuritas

07-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

U2 band members Bono and The Edge have been named as major investors in Nuritas, the much-hyped Irish biotech start-up planning to triple its workforce in 2017.

Herb extracts may have ‘insulin-like properties’ to aid diabetics: Study

07-Dec-2016 By Will Chu

Compounds extracted from the herbs purslane and tindora appear to reduce blood sugar levels, according to a study that looks at the plants’ insulin-like activity in improving glucose uptake.

A handful of nuts a day reduces major disease risk: Review

05-Dec-2016 By Will Chu

Eating at least 20 grams of nuts a day could cut the chances of dying from respiratory disease by about a half and diabetes by nearly 40%, researchers say.

CoQ10 may help blood sugar management in people with MetS

05-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of coenzyme Q10 may produce beneficial effects on insulin and blood sugar management in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study.

Industry call: Maastricht Uni researchers hungry for satiety trial funding

17-Nov-2016 By Shane Starling

Maastricht University researchers are seeking sponsors – preferably from a drink or shot maker – for a weight management trial exploring ‘intestinal brakes’ that has showed promising phase 1 results.

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.

#WorldDiabetesDay #WDD

World Diabetes Day: 1000 actions to help 400+m people

14-Nov-2016 By Shane Starling

Nearly 1000 actions – from screenings to policy statements to conferences and diet and lifestyle change promotion – are underway in 130+ countries as part of World Diabetes Day.

When is a non-digestible carbohydrate a prebiotic?

10-Nov-2016 By Lynda Searby

Several health claims have been approved in Europe for prebiotic fibre ingredients, but none of the functionality has been directly attributed to their prebiotic properties.

UK petition demands nutritionist become protected job title

09-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

UK nutritionists are calling for their job title to be legally protected like dietitian's are, with a petition to government collecting nearly 2,500 signatures in five days.

Spices and diabetes: Urgent need for more human trials to assess benefits, say Asia researchers

09-Nov-2016 By Gary Scattergood

There is an urgent need to carry out more human studies with spices that have the potential to reduce glycemic response and potentially manage and treat diabetes, according to Singapore academics.

'Good evidence' for zinc against diabetes complications: Review

07-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Higher zinc levels in the blood may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease for those with diabetes, says a review that also exposes holes in existing evidence.

‘Socially irresponsible’: UK agency bans Diet Chef advert

03-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has banned an advert from diet plan company Diet Chef after 26 viewers complained the advert exploited women’s insecurities about their bodies.

Mulberry extract shows promise as a way to manage weight: Mice study

02-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

A compound extracted from mulberries may play a role in speeding up metabolism and assisting individuals with weight loss.

Red wine compound can reset infertility hormones: Study

25-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

Resveratrol may help tackle a hormone disparity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that can cause infertility, according to a study.

EFSA health claim

18th claim win for SNE: Calcium helps build healthy baby bones

21-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved another extension of an adult health claim this time for calcium and the normal development of bones for children under three.