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.
Chromium Histidinate May Safeguard Diabetics from Insulin-Related Health Risks
April 28th 2011Results of a preclinical study on Nutrition 21 Inc.’s (Purchase, NY) chromium histidinate ingredient suggest that the ingredient may benefit diabetes patients who are at risk of insulin-induced hypoglycemia.
Diabetes: Diabetes Care (references)
December 1st 20101. Hlebowicz J et al., “Effects of 1 and 3 g cinnamon on gastric emptying, satiety, and postprandial blood glucose, insulin, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, glucagon-like peptide 1, and ghrelin concentrations in healthy subjects,” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,vol. 89 (2009), p. 815–821.
One-Third in the U.S. May Be Diabetic by 2050
October 29th 2010One out of every three U.S. adults may suffer from type 2 diabetes by 2050, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published in the journal Population Health Metrics. Currently, 10% of U.S. adults suffer from diabetes, and 25% percent of those with diabetes are still undiagnosed.
Study: L-Carnitine May Reduce Incidence of Gestational Diabetes
September 23rd 2010New research conducted on L-carnitine suggests that the amino acid may increase plasma free fatty acid levels during pregnancy, which scientists say could be 'a major factor in developing gestational diabetes.' Using Lonza...s (Basel, Switzerland) Carnipure brand L-carnitine, researchers at the Medical University of Vienna (Austria) found that supplementing with 2 g of L-carnitine resulted in the increase of plasma free fatty acids.
EFSA Schedules Consultation on Gut Health and Immune Function Health Claims
August 12th 2010As part of the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA; Parma, Italy) ongoing series of public consultations on health claims guidance, the agency has announced that it will hold a meeting on scientific requirements for gut health and immune function health claims on December 2, 2010, in Amsterdam.
New CoQ10 Powder Offers Improved Liquid Blending
May 26th 2010Ingredient supplier Triarco (Wayne, NJ) has launched Aqua 10, a patented water-soluble coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) powder designed for optimal dry and liquid blending. CoQ10 can be difficult to incorporate in beverages and other products because of its molecular weight and characteristic solubility-factors that can also hinder bioavailability, says the company. It says that Aqua 10 demonstrates approximately 50% better absorption when compared with typical CoQ10.