Blood Sugar

Postprandial dietary supplements may not satisfy a sweet tooth, but if they help control blood glucose levels, they might be just the thing needed for a nation worried about diabetes.

Danisco will entertain and educate all those interested in pre- and probiotics for digestive and immune health with a free virtual conference on March 29, 7–11 a.m. CDT.

Bioarmor Labs Inc. is making a name for its Heartshield cardiovascular supplements with celebrity support from food author and television personality Charles Mattocks.

The company made the move based on increasing growth in the ingredient category.

High intake of trans-palmitoleic acid and its relationship to diabetes incidence.

With increasing evidence of risk associated with certain pharmaceuticals, natural products suppliers are urging consumers to talk to their physicians about incorporating dietary supplements in their daily regimen.

1. 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.

Polyphenolics’ (Madera, CA) has patented its MegaNatural-BP grape seed extract, clinically shown to offer benefits to blood pressure and metabolic syndrome.

InnoVactiv’s InSea2 ingredient is featured in Life Extension’s new Natural Glucose Absorption Control supplement, the company announced.

One 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.

Magnesium is an essential mineral for the body that many Americans may not be getting enough of, according to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (DGAC) recent report on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010.

An inverse relationship between magnesium intake and diabetes incidence has been observed in a 20-year study published in late August in the journal Diabetes Care.

New research, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, presented the results of three human studies performed to explore the physiological benefits of Palatinose.

New 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.

Increased consumption of leafy green vegetables has been linked to a 14% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a meta-analysis published in the British Medical Journal.

As 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.

Ingredient 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.

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For smaller stevia companies, competing with larger manufacturers feels “like riding a motorcycle around a semi-trailer truck,” says Jim May, Wisdom Natural CEO.