April 25th 2024
PharmaLinea to introduce a new, clinically studied product for the support of joint pain and mobility, as well as line extensions to its >Your< Prediabetiq and >Your< Iron product lines.
April 19th 2024
At-home testing and wearable tech will put supplements to the test as consumers measure and track their cardiovascular, liver, and blood sugar health.
March 25th 2024
TriNutra has announced structure-function health claims granted by Health Canada for its proprietary black seed oil when taken as an oral supplement.
February 13th 2024
Low-no-calories sweeteners may have an impact on gut microbiota and metabolite production.
February 6th 2024
In this trends report, contract research organization Vedic Lifesciences analyzes trends in blood sugar clinical studies.
SupplySide West Sneak Peek: Pharmachem Possibilities
At SupplySide West, attendees will be introduced to Pharmachem’s new Improve USA Aloe Division.
Inflammation and Anti-Inflammatory Diets
Can anti-inflammatory food ingredients reduce inflammation?
Vitamin K1 and Reduced Diabetes Risk?
Spanish researchers conclude that vitamin K intake can greatly reduce risk of incidental type 2 diabetes.
Broccoli Sprout Powder for Inflammation
Iranian researchers gave 81 type 2 diabetics broccoli sprout powder or placebo for four weeks.
Probiotic Dietary Supplements: New Research on Metabolic Syndrome and More
Probiotic research on metabolic syndrome, digestive health, and immune health.
Glucose-Control Ingredient from Pharmachem
The ingredient is a patent-pending combination of L-arabinose and chromium.
Natural Products Expo East Review: Diabetes-Friendly Bars, Supplements
At Natural Products Expo East, doctor-formulated brand InBalance Health unveiled its first diabetes-friendly products.
Canadian Health Claims for InSea2
Innovactiv says its signature ingredient has two health claims for blood sugar control.
AIDP Gets Magnesium Patent for Metabolic Disorders
Typical metabolic disorders include, but are not limited to, obesity and diabetes.
Kids’ Probiotic Push-Ups
Lifeway Foods has launched frozen push-up probiotic products for kids.
Magnesium’s Potential in Cardiometabolic Health
Studies suggest a clinical benefit of optimal magnesium status in the prevention of conditions including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, and hypertension.
Hi-Maize Supports Fatty Acid Metabolism
An independent study on Ingredion's food ingredient found that Hi-Maize promotes the expression of some key enzymes.
Study Finds Rice Varieties with Low Glycemic Index
In looking at 235 different types of rice, researchers found the GI of rice to be anywhere from 48 to 92.
InterHealth’s Unique Zychrome Chromium Now GRAS Affirmed
In a published journal study in June, Zychrome was shown to be twice as effective as chromium picolinate in improving insulin function,
SupplySide MarketPlace 2012 Preview: Condition-Specific Herbals
Specializing in herbal extracts, with manufacturing done per GMP standards, the company offers comprehensive solutions for the natural product industry’s raw material needs.
Ingredient Spotlight: Benfotiamine
For decades, European doctors have prescribed diabetic patients benfotiamine to treat neuropathies and to help prevent complications such as blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, and limb amputation.
Broccoli Sprout Shows Cholesterol Management Potential
Iranian researchers assigned type 2 diabetics to broccoli sprout powder or placebo.
Metagenics to Host Author Mark Hyman in Diabetes, Nutrigenomics Seminars
The company will host two education seminars on nutrigenomics this May.
Life Extension Launches CoffeeGenic Green Coffee Extract
The product contains a proportion of chlorogenic acid that inhibits the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase-slowing the release and creation of excess glucose in the body.
Enzymotec Gains New Patent for Omega-Sterols
Manufactured by Enzymotec (Migdal HaEmek, Israel), the ingredient is clinically proven to provide cardiovascular benefits.
InterHealth Zychrome Beats Chromium in Insulin Management Study
Zychrome was deemed 1.4-fold and 2.0-fold more effective than chromium picolinate in controlling insulin levels and insulin functions respectively, according to the company.
Stevia Approved in Europe
In a move sure to shake up the global sweetening industry, steviol glycosides have been approved for use in foods sold in the European Union.
Functional Spice for Food Lowers Caloric Impact, Company Says
A new functional spice can be sprinkled on starchy food, both adding flavor and lowering food’s glycemic index.
Animal, Human Studies Support InSea2 for Diabetes Management
InnoVactiv Inc. (Rimouski, QC, Canada) has announced the publication of two new studies on InSea2, the company’s brown seaweed-based polyphenol ingredient for diabetes management.
Metagenics Adds Stevia Version to Medical Food Line
The original UltraMeal PLUS 360°is touted for managing metabolic syndrome, including reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes Educators Recommend Zychrome “Next Generation” Chromium over Chromium Picolinate
More than 70% of 374 diabetes educators surveyed at the American Association of Diabetes Educators annual meeting said they would recommend Zychrome.
Medical Food: Bedside Manna
Today, the term clinical nutrition seems to stretch from intensive care to products that would not look out of place in a supermarket. What unites them is science, hard-health economics, and attractive margins.
Study: Broccoli Sprouts Alleviate Oxidative Stress in Diabetics
Iranian researchers assigned 63 type 2 diabetes patients to placebo or broccoli sprout powder (10 g or 5 g) daily for four weeks.
Two Studies: Dairy Improves Metabolic Syndrome, Reduces Diabetes Risk
The studies were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
EFSA Publishes Final Batch of Health Claims, Soy Isoflavones Take a Beating
Of note, numerous health claims submitted for soy isoflavones were rejected.