Blood sugar management

NEWS IN BRIEF

European Commission updates Calanus oil conditions of use

21-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has updated conditions of use, labelling requirements and specifications of the novel food Calanus finmarchicus oil, an omega-3 rich extract said to have favourable effects on metabolism.

NutraCast: Nuritas Peptide Finder accelerates discovery process

01-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Health tech startup Nuritas has built an extensive peptide knowledge base using its proprietary AI and genomics platform Nπϕ (Nuritas Peptide Finder). The platform analyzes billions of untapped peptides in plants and natural food sources to predict and...

Researchers are non-committal on guidance of cocoa flavanols for patients with type-2 diabetes

01-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Scientists are struggling to reach a consensus on guidance of cocoa consumption for patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) as conflicting evidence makes it difficult to determine precise dose-to-response outcomes.

Whey protein microgel and mulberry leaf extract can reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes

30-Jun-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Scientists say whey protein and mulberry leaf extract (MLE) are effective at lowering the risk of type-2 diabetes (T2D) when consumed at the optimum time and at particular doses.

Sweet Victory and Givaudan create botanical gum for children

24-Jun-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

A new botanical gum containing a tailored, child-safe dosage of the active ingredient gymenma sylvestre has been created by start-up Sweet Victory in collaboration with Givaudan.

Whey protein supplement may help control Type 2 diabetes, study suggests

31-May-2022 By Will Chu

Consuming small amounts of whey protein (WP) before meals may help type 2 diabetics control their blood sugars, according to a research team from Newcastle University.

May Launch Pad: Women and gummies dominate lineup

26-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

May is women's health month and there was no shortage of new products geared toward females. Gummies were also prominent, plus a hint of nostalgia in the form of ooze.

Probiota Pioneers: Comet on its upcycled ingredient filling the market need for a low-dose prebiotic

19-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With the start of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas fast approaching, NutraIngredients-USA caught up with each of our Probiota Pioneers, curated entrepreneurial, science, and tech start-ups due to appear in Washington, D.C., June 1-3.

Scientists develop implantable sensor that shows blood oxygen levels

12-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

An implantable blood oxygen sensing system can be programmed to degrade with a set time without losing its functionality, experts said.

Study of enzyme blend in aging gut model part of new R&D emphasis, manufacturer says

05-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Bio-Cat Inc. said a study on the effect of one of its enzyme blends on a model of the aging gut marks a new R&D direction at the company.

RCT supports plantarum probiotic’s anti-obesity effects

04-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with a novel probiotic isolated from Korean fermented foods may slash body weight and reduce abdominal fat in overweight people, says a new study from Korea.

Probiotics and Type 1 diabetes: Supplementation along with insulin improves outcomes – RCT

27-Apr-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Probiotic supplementation in addition to conventional insulin treatment may boost outcomes for Type 1 diabetics, according to a new trial from China.

Nutraceutical carrot products may ease nutritional disease burden, suggests study

11-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Nutraceutical products derived from carrots could be used as an alternative supplement for the prevention of nutritional diseases, a study suggests.

Review: Specific ginseng compound may improve exercise endurance in healthy adults

11-Apr-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

A specific ginseng compound and other protopanaxatriols may improve exercise endurance in healthy, but untrained adults, according to a new review.

The war on obesity could be won by bacterium originally isolated from cheese, an expert says

07-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A bacterium originally used as a lactic ferment by the dairy industry and more recently as a probiotic could help win the war on obesity, an expert thinks.

Omega-3s found to protect against heart failure hospitalization among Type 2 diabetics

05-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Researchers mining data from a previous study have found that omega-3 supplementation cut the rate of hospitalization for heart failure among patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. This effect was heightened for Black subjects, the authors said.

French firm tackles sugar consumption by investing in polyols

28-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

A multi-million-euro investment into liquid and powder polyols has been made by a leading ingredients firm in France.

Moringa leaves important sources of micronutrients and phytochemicals, review finds

22-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Moringa, also known as the drumstick tree, has been extensively used as a health-promoting food additive because of its potent protection against various diseases and the widespread presence of environmental toxins, a review put together by researchers...

Probiotics improve glycaemic response in type 1 diabetes patients – Taiwan-RCT

22-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Probiotic supplementation has been shown to improve the glycaemic response of type 1 diabetes patients, says the findings of a six-month RCT conducted in Taiwan.

Regional impact: Omega-3 consumption linked to lower diabetes incidence in Asian populations

21-Mar-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Omega-3 consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Asian populations, but there is no evidence to support the claim among North Americans or Europeans.

Prioritising human studies: Grape King Bio latest Taiwan firm to ban animal tests not required by law

09-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Health foods firm Grape King Bio is the latest company in Taiwan to announce a ban on animal test not explicitly required by law.

Science shorts: Diagnostics and health, pre/probiotics, and brain health focus

07-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up features new innovations in the area of health diagnostics, based on interviews with Kao, Designs for Health, OmegaQuant, clinical trials involving pre/probiotics, and more.

Don’t call it a trend: How baobab is defining the fiber revolution

01-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

It’s been around for 200 million years, but the baobab tree has yet to make it to the mainstream. Compound Solutions said it is changing that with a new fiber offering.

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Tech and nutrition uncovered: How major brands are using new tools to boost consumer health

01-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Since the rise of Fitbit and Garmin, consumers have been quick to jump in on new products that allow them to track their health metrics, so it’s no surprise that nutra firms are also increasingly innovating with tech to boost consumer health.

Fruit Peptides could provide an alternative to diabetic medicine, researchers say

25-Feb-2022 By Liza Laws

Bitter melon peptides significantly reduce blood sugar levels in patients who had previously failed to respond to their medications, a study has found.

Prickly pear could help manage hyperglycaemia, review says

21-Feb-2022 By Liza Laws

Researchers have identified the prickly pear as a promising nutritional approach for managing sugar levels in the body in a review that assesses the evidence of the food’s metabolic benefits.

Probiota Pioneers: “We wanted to realise a dream of preventing diabetes,” says Genbioma

15-Feb-2022 By Will Chu

In the last of our series profiling this year’s Probiota Pioneers, NutraIngredients talks to CEO of Genbioma Josune Ayo about her experiences setting up the Spain-based company that is currently looking into a dietary supplement to address prediabetes.

Intake of mulberry extract lowers blood glucose and insulin levels – Korean RCT

08-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The intake of Mulberry (Mori ramulus) extract after a high fat and sucrose diet has shown to reduce post-meal blood glucose, according to a RCT conducted in South Korea.

Berberine and probiotics supplementation decreases post-meal lipid spike in Type II diabetes patients – 12-week RCT

31-Jan-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of both berberine and probiotics has been shown to reduce post-meal lipid spike in Type II diabetes patients, according to a 12-week RCT from China.

Baobab fruit shows promise for controlling glycaemia

24-Jan-2022 By Lynda Searby

Portuguese researchers find that baobab fruit lowers glycaemic response and suggest this could be due to its polyphenol content.

Study: Understanding gut sensory mechanisms can help curb food cravings

24-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Gut sensors can differentiate between sugars and sweeteners and condition food choices in the same way as other sensory stimuli, according to research published in Nature Neuroscience. By better understanding these gut mechanisms the study authors believe...

Calanus oil may improve glucose and insulin measures in obese people: RCT

19-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements with Calanus Oil derived from tiny sea crustaceans may improve measures of glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in obese people, says a new study from Germany.

Predicting dietary responses could help reduce chronic disease: Study

12-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Researchers assert that modifying individual dietary patterns may aid better control of glycaemic responses to glucose from starchy food, and by extension mitigate chronic disease.

Italy’s Biofarma Group acquires nutraceutical competitor Giellepi Finished Products

11-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Italian galenic ingredients supplier, Biofarma Group has acquired Giellepi’s Finished Products division to consolidate its position on the international scene for “ready to market” products.

Fish collagen peptides quell gut inflammation in mouse, blood tissue study

10-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Peptides derived from a marine collagen source quelled intestinal inflammation in a new study using a mouse model of inflammation as well as human blood tissue.

Netflix for food: Food scientist creating data model for personalized dietary recommendations

06-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

A new research project is underway that will develop new computational methods for analyzing and integrating different types of data available from an existing cohort of young adults, including continuous glucose measurements, images of meals, metabolomics...

NIU’s predictions: The categories, ingredients, & industry issues to watch in 2022

05-Jan-2022 By By Stephen Daniells and Hank Schultz

The year is new, and a lot of people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no exception, and here are our issues and topics to watch in the dietary supplements space in 2022.

Collaboration for cognition: Zeon Lifesciences to ramp up botanical solutions for neuro health

04-Jan-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Uttar Pradesh-based Zeon Lifesciences is ramping up its offerings in the botanicals, phyto-pharmaceuticals, and medical nutrition space via research and commercialisation partnerships with several local institutes.

Comparable to metformin? Herbal formula improves HbA1c, fasting blood sugar in pre- and diabetic patients – Sabinsa RCT

22-Dec-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of a formula containing seven herbal extracts has shown effects comparable to the blood sugar control drug metformin in prediabetic and newly diagnosed diabetic patients, according to a RCT by Sabinsa.

Potential for mulberry leaf extract in preventing type 2 diabetes

20-Dec-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Nestle Health Science has launched a mulberry leaf supplement, Nutren GlucoSmart, that disrupts the digestion of carbohydrates to protect pre-diabetics from developing full blown type 2 diabetes.

NutraChampion episode 25

LISTEN: Time to go low: GI research pioneer Prof Jennie Brand-Miller on low GI product innovation

10-Dec-2021 By Tingmin Koe

An internationally recognised glycaemic index (GI) research pioneer has provided her tips on how food and nutrition companies can innovate in this crucial area on our latest episode of NutraChampion.

Wide dosages range clouds role of citrus polyphenols in blood sugar management, review finds

29-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent review has found that a number of studies support the positive effect of citrus polyphenols on markers of type 2 diabetes. But the authors found that more research with clinically relevant dosages is needed.

Study confirms correlation between microbiome and glycemic response

29-Nov-2021 By Lynda Searby

US scientists have shown for the first time that an individual’s gut microbiome activity will influence their glycemic response to foods.

Big opportunities in merging nutra and pharma

23-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumer trends, technological advancements and business strategies are causing the pharma and nutra markets to merge and this opens opportunities for the players in both industries to cater to consumers looking for the ultimate wellness solutions.

Mice study finds big glucose dose right after exercise beats smaller servings at intervals

15-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study done in mice has found that a large amount of glucose given immediately after endurance exercise replenished muscles faster than smaller amounts given over 45 minutes.

Nexira adds digestive health ingredients to portfolio with UNIPEKTIN buy

05-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

French ingredients supplier Nexira is to acquire UNIPEKTIN Ingredients in a deal that taps into the firm’s diversification strategy, which places boosted health and nutrition activity front-and-centre of its plans.

GSK and Viome expand microbiome-based cancer therapeutics deal

29-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) are to expand on an existing collaboration with Viome that looks into links between the gut microbiome and certain cancers.

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WATCH: Nestle Health Science, Esperer Nutrition on NPD for glucose control nutrition via new formats and ingredients

22-Oct-2021 By Tingmin Koe

New product development for glucose control and diabetes prevention nutrition are cutting across new dosage formats, the use of plant-based ingredients, pre/probiotics, and even the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) to make health decisions, according...

From the Editor: Exciting changes at NutraIngredients

19-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Many readers will have noticed some changes to how they access the award-winning content on our site, so here’s more information about the how and why of those modifications.

Tempeh for diabetes? Three-month supplementation shows reduction in glycated haemoglobin – study

14-Oct-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of tempeh for three months has shown to reduce glycated haemoglobin levels, as well as triglyceride levels in diabetic patients, according to a three-month trial.