Blood Sugar

Central to the discussion was a new study that is investigating the effects of 1 mg of MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 as MK-7 from Gnosis by Lesaffre versus placebo on arterial stiffness and the occurrence of cardiovascular events in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis over the course of 1.5 years.

As consumers spend more on confections, will healthier options get their vote?

Sulforaphane is found in cruciferous vegetables such as arugula, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, and radish, to name a few, and is associated with supporting metabolic health, digestion, heart health, and cognitive health.

How are APAC countries trying to reduce sugar consumption?

A recent animal study found that a proprietary carob seed and pod extract from Pharmactive, called CSAT+, may support cardiometabolic health when paired with aerobic exercise and a balanced diet.

Kerry’s Niamh Hunt discusses the role of consumer demographics in the functional food and beverage markets.

Rich in long-chain monounsaturated fatty acids (LC-MUFA), the ingredient contains cetoleic acid, an omega-11 marine lipid, and gondoic acid (omega-9). Cetoleic acid’s potential health benefits include skin and metabolic health.

The site will produce the company’s “proprietary sugar-reducing immobilized enzymes,” the firm says.

Supplement solutions need to support metabolic and liver health and not just weight management, the company says.

GRAS status permits CinSulin to be included in functional foods and beverages to support healthy glucose metabolism, the firm says.

BGG will showcase its flagship apple polyphenol and astaxathin ingredients in a variety of delivery formats at the SupplySide West trade show.

The research and development team at Ingredients by Nature has conducted an experiment using the Simulator of Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem (SHIME) to investigate the effects of its citrus flavonoid ingredient, Eriomin, on the microbiome of prediabetics.

The company says the higher Reb A yield will ultimately lower stevia’s cost-in-use.

Dubbed the VETA Trial (Vitamin D, K2 plus Empagliflozin combination in Type Two Diabetes Mellitus), the six-month prospective, randomized, controlled, open-label, multicenter trial will be conducted in collaboration with the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Pakistan) and the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine.

A newly published study found that squalene lowered proteinuria, one of the key markers for renal disease, in type 2 diabetes patients.

The collaboration will leverage Brightseed’s Forager AI to screen plant compounds for potential bioactives, and then utilize Kallyope’s Klarity platform to validate active agents and derive therapeutics from them that target weight management and glucose control.

The study demonstrates that the extract supports glycemic control in prediabetic and diabetic patients by increasing GLP-1 levels and decreasing systemic inflammation.

Supplements only work if they are taken regularly. A smart system can help consumers reduce the mental load of their daily supplement routine.

Supplementation with RiaGev was also associated with a significant reduction in blood glucose iAUC levels with no significant changes in insulin secretion, suggesting improved insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance.

Studies show that elevating NAD+ levels via NMN supplementation may slow or even reverse aspects of aging and also delay the progression of age-related diseases.

Many active ingredients create major challenges for beverage formulators. Unpleasant flavor notes from ingredients can be difficult to mask considering that pumping sugar into these drinks is no longer a popular option.

Results showed that the placebo group had poorer outcomes in retinal microhemorrhage and diabetic macular edema, indicating a progression of their diabetic retinopathy.

Sweeteners suppliers continue to innovate sugar replacers that still achieve great taste, texture, mouthfeel, and functionality.

SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) 3.0 is global benchmark reference for sustainable farming and sourcing practices.

The company showcased the new ingredients at May’s Vitafoods Europe trade show.

The company says Taste Mod Sweet works in a variety of beverage applications and in a range of pH levels.

OmegaQuant has announced the launch of an HbA1c Test, with an at-home sample collection kit.

Some of the ways to lower our risk of developing this cognitive impairment may surprise you—and they have to do with diet and nutrition.

Scientific advancements are making blood sugar products multifunctional and multimodal.

Both sweeteners are produced using Conagen’s proprietary precision fermentation process.