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.
January 18th 2024
Ingredion Inc.'s venture investment arm, Ingredion Ventures, to lead a Series A funding round for Better Juice.
SolvEat’s botanical blend for blood sugar now formulated into chocolate bar
The ingredient contains a blend of herbs said to support balanced blood sugar levels, including golden thread, Chinese foxglove, and Hawthorn berries.
Sweegen offers free services to test Reb M stevia samples for adulteration
The company claims that some Reb M ingredients sold in the U.S. and EU markets could be adulterated.
Beneo triples shelf life of Orafti liquid chicory root fiber ingredient at Chile production plant
The company is now using the processing method at its production plant in Pemuco, Chile.
PureCircle by Ingredion expands Malaysia facility’s stevia production
The expansion will increase the plant’s production by four times.
Can probiotics manage metabolism, mood, and body mass?
If the gut-brain axis connects our microbiome and mood, mass, and metabolism, can probiotic supplementation support all three?
Ocean Spray’s new juice with no artificial sweeteners is a category first, company says
The company says it is the first national brand to launch a zero-sugar product with no artificial sweeteners in the shelf-stable juice aisle.
Phynova and the Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health to study Reducose ingredient for weight and blood sugar benefits
The clinical trial is supported by a grant from UK government innovation agency Innovate UK as part of the Better Food for All program.
Recent study finds that Gencor’s Gencinia extract significantly impacted blood glucose levels in prediabetic subjects
The extract significantly improved fasting blood glucose levels in prediabetic subjects after 12 weeks of supplementation.
Recent study finds that hemodialysis patients may benefit from higher doses of vitamin K2 supplementation in order to reduce vascular calcification
The study found that supplementation with vitamin K2 menaquinone-7 significantly reduced dephosphorylated undercarboxylated MGP in hemodialysis patients. However, the dosage did not translate to a reduction in vascular calcification.
Study finds that a citrus flavonoid blend from Ingredients by Nature may attenuate intestinal dysbiosis in prediabetics
Researchers observed a change in microbial composition following the consumption of the citrus flavonoid blend.
At-home cardiometabolic test launches from CardioMetaboliQ
The company says its new test offers the only at-home cardiometabolic test for fatty liver index.
Analyzing CBD studies: Health concerns, health claims, populations, and more
In this report, contract research organization Vedic Lifesciences analyzes trends in CBD clinical studies.
Why is apple cider vinegar so popular?
And does science support its health efficacy?
Alternative sweetener options grow as consumers demand less sugar
Consumers are actively reducing sugar in their diets, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want sweetness.
Meta-analysis found that tocotrienol supplementation may support HbA1c levels in people with type 2 diabetes
Results showed that supplementation had a significant reduction in HbA1c, especially at higher doses between 250 and 400 mg.
Are blood sugar–management supplements going mainstream?
Blood sugar–management supplements are capitalizing on growing consumer demand.
CarobWay to introduce carob-derived low-glycemic sweetener: IFT FIRST 2023 Preview
Made from whole carob fruit, the ingredient will be featured in gummy and energy bar prototypes.
Ketogenic ingredient 1,3-butanediol may increase ketone levels according to recent study
Geno recently announced the results of a study demonstrating the ketogenic effects of its exogenous ketone ingredient, Avelo 1,3-butanediol.
Allulose attenuates postprandial glycemic and insulinemic response when combined with sucrose says recent study
Glycemic and insulinemic response was significantly reduced when allulose was combined with sucrose.
Ciranda adds three new reduced-sugar syrups from tapioca, agave
The company says these reduced-sugar syrups meet customer demands for less sugar.
Beneo launches new ingredient for sugar reduction and fiber enhancement
Beneo-scL85 is a fiber derived from sugar beet.
Getting personal: Consumers seek nutritional products to support their personal health goals
Innova Market Insights identifies key health concerns driving consumers’ food and supplement choices today.
Sempera Organics adds six new mushroom species to its mushroom portfolio
They are: black hoof, tiger milk, poria, enoki, wood ear, and split gill mushrooms.
SweetLeaf partners with American Diabetes Association to raise awareness about diabetes risk and prevention
SweetLeaf has partnered with the American Diabetes Association to promote healthy alternatives to sugar, drive awareness of diabetes risk and management, and help diabetics take action to improve their health.
PharmaLinea’s new blood sugar–support supplement improves glycemic response on two fronts
The new >Your< Prediabetiq Capsules improve glycemic response by reducing post-meal blood glucose levels and improving insulin efficiency and sensitivity.
Gencor’s new glucose-support ingredient Trigogen is derived from fenugreek: Natural Products Expo West report
Clinical studies indicate that Trigogen supports healthy blood sugar levels in a fasted state and also supports a healthy blood sugar response to a meal.
Sabinsa showcases branded-ingredient innovation: 2023 Natural Products Expo West Preview
At Booth #4546, the company will offer its top scientists to discuss innovative formulating options for these ingredients.
A proprietary amla extract from Sabinsa offered significant support for blood sugar and cholesterol in recent study
A recent study found that a proprietary amla ingredient from Sabinsa, called Saberry, supported blood sugar parameters in diabetic subjects.
Blood sugar management gets a holistic makeover
New research in the blood sugar management market shows promise for widely applicable ingredients like chicory root fibers and antioxidants.
2023 Nutraceutical and Natural Product Industry Outlook: Insights from Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board
Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2023.