December 11th 2024
B&D Nutritional Ingredients Inc., an exclusive distribution partner of CarnoSyn Brands and Natural Alternatives International Inc., announced that its customer, Kelker Pharma, will be launching the “first science-backed nutritional support system” for GLP-1 medication users, called Nutrilinq Genesis.
Reducing sugar: Blending natural sweeteners for optimized performance
August 29th 2019Today’s sweetener suppliers and manufacturers have developed a number of creative solutions for clean-label sugar reduction. Much of this work involves finding the right combination of high-intensity sweeteners, and bulking agents, to replicate the flavors and textures we get with sucrose.
Allulose moving full steam ahead following FDA nod, says Tate & Lyle at IFT 2019
June 11th 2019Allulose, an ingredient that offers important health benefits when used as a sugar replacer, is gaining momentum now that FDA has said it does not need to be counted as an added sugar on FDA’s new Nutrition Facts label.
Polyphenol-rich brown seaweed extract may signficantly improve glycemic status, says new study
February 26th 2019A new study published in Phytotherapy Research demonstrates the long-term benefits of a nutraceutical formulation containing a polyphenol-rich extract of wild brown seaweed and chromium picolinate.
Annatto tocotrienols support metabolic and bone health according to two animal studies
September 10th 2018Two similar but separate animal studies found that supplementation with tocotrienols from annatto beans (DeltaGold from American River Nutrition; Hadley, MA) in rodents with induced metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes not only supported blood sugar but also bone health.
High-protein, low-carbohydrate diet with omega-3 lowers blood glucose in animal study
July 26th 2018In the study, mice that were fed a high-protein, high-omega-3, low-carbohydrate diet exhibited lower blood glucose levels, including in induced type 1 diabetes, hormone-induced hyperglycemia, and diet-induced metabolic syndrome.