Blood sugar management

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.

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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.

Krill oil may aid in metabolic-health linked complications, AkerBiomarine study finds

13-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Krill oil may address underlying problems associated with metabolic health conditions such as early-stage fatty liver disease and obesity, says an Aker BioMarine supported study.

Vous Vitamin and Pops combine forces for blood sugar management

11-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The partnership pairs two companies that are driving innovation in their respective spaces.

Study: Exergaming can have similar health benefits as jogging

07-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While sedentary video games are often blamed for causing obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, new research suggests that certain video games could encourage players to be more active.

Gut-disrupting role of artificial sweeteners dismissed by industry group

07-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Artificial sweeteners may interfere with communication between bacterial species that make up the gut microbiome, say researchers, who think this could lead to digestive conditions and discomfort.

Null study on tart cherries blurs picture of polyphenols’ role in microbiome modulation

05-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Tart cherries supplementation showed no effect on gut microbiome makeup nor on inflammation markers in a recent study. The ingredient also showed no change in markers of blood glucose control.

One month to go! Stage set for the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

13-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With just one month to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, interested delegates have just one day left to grab an early bird discount.

The forgotten staple to fight diabetes: Extensive study shows millet intake lowers blood glucose levels

02-Sep-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Long term millet consumption can lower blood glucose levels in diabetic individuals and revert those in pre-diabetic people to normal levels, according to results from a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Formula of chokeberry, red ginseng, shiitake mushroom, and nattokinase lowers insulin resistance in prediabetic adults

11-Aug-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A 12-week intake of a formula comprising chokeberry, red ginseng, shiitake mushroom, and nattokinase significantly lowered insulin resistance in a study conducted on prediabetic adult population.

All-natural new launches and product updates

23-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Product launches and updates from this month reveal an 'all-natural' theme, with 'pure' flavours, a beauty-from-within innovation and a new patent approval for an all-natural product.

Industry body preaches diversity and inclusion to ensure Personalised Nutrition model’s success

23-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Personalised Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (PNLM) could address the causes of chronic conditions if socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and diversity barriers can be overcome, says a leading professional body.

Cosucra receives €10m to meet chicory root and pea protein demand

14-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Chicory root producers Cosucra are to receive a financial boost to the tune of €10m from a consortium of backers in response to consumer demands for a more balanced, plant-based and transparent diet.

Oral FMT plus fibre supplements can improve insulin sensitivity in severely obese

08-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A transplant of healthy gut microbes, through oral capsules, followed by fibre supplements can improve insulin sensitivity in patients with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to a new clinical trial.

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Phynova and Lus in deal to promote Mulberry Leaf extract health benefits

29-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Phynova Group is to enter a partnership with Lus Health Ingredients to extend the availability and benefits of its White Mulberry Leaf extract that is said to aid in reducing glucose uptake after meals.

Study reports health benefits of morning chocolate

28-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Eating chocolate in the morning may help burn body fat, decrease glucose levels, and improved microbiome health, thanks to the flavanol content, according to a new study.

RCT supports black seed oil’s blood sugar benefits

22-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may help manage blood sugar and improve cardiometabolic measures in type-2 diabetics, says a new study.

Hop-derived compounds may prove effective against liver disease

22-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

A flavonoid compound found in hops could aid in tackling a common liver disease with researchers noting fewer negative side effects than current drugs as well as potential use in addressing metabolic syndrome.

EPA, DHA supplementation promotes corneal nerve regeneration in type I diabetes patients – 180-days RCT

17-Jun-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of 1,800 mg of omega-3 per day for 180 days has shown to promote corneal nerve regeneration in type I diabetes patients.

Annatto tocotrienol may help manage blood sugar: RCT

01-Jun-2021 By Emily Jarecki

Supplementation with annatto-derived delta-tocotrienol may improve glucose control, inflammation and oxidative stress in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), says a new study from the National University of Medical Sciences in Pakistan.

Spinach and beetroot nitrates may lower BP & CVD incidents, study suggests

01-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Nitrate-rich vegetables like kale, spinach and beetroot may be responsible for lowering blood pressure (BP) as well as lowering the risk of heart disease, a Danish study suggests.

Isomaltulose shows some blood sugar benefits but no performance boost in running trial

26-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent study found isomaltulose, a low glycemic sugar, quelled blood sugar spikes after a running trial to exhaustion better than did other sugars. But one expert questioned whether the differences were significant.

Pre-diabetes concept: Blood sugar management trial in Singapore revealed by DSM-backed Hologram Sciences

25-May-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

DSM’s new venture Hologram Sciences plans to run a blood sugar management trial in Singapore to study how personalised approaches can help address pre-diabetes concerns, we can exclusively reveal.

Bucking the diabetes trend? Consumption of sea buckthorn for five weeks decreases fasting blood glucose in prediabetics

20-May-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Consumption of sea buckthorn fruit puree for five weeks has been found to decrease fasting plasma glucose levels in people with prediabetes, according to a study conducted in China.

2021 NutraIngredients Awards: Winners announced!

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The winners of the hotly contended 2021 NutraIngredients Awards were revealed in an online awards ceremony yesterday (May 12).

‘Remarkable’: Zinc plus curcumin may offer significant glycemic benefits

12-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Combined supplementation with zinc and curcumin may significantly improve measures blood sugar levels, insulin measures, and BMI in overweight or obese pre-diabetic people, says a new study from Iran.

Eating sardines regularly can help prevent type 2 diabetes, claims landmark study

07-May-2021 By Oliver Morrison

The health benefits of sardines and oily fish are already widely known. Their high levels of unsaturated fats help to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases.

Today! Find out the winners of 2021's NutraIngredients Awards

07-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The 2021 NutraIngredients Award winners are to be announced in a live-stream broadcast ceremony taking place today, at 4pm CET (3pm BST).

DSM's new personalized nutrition guru said effort will benefit customers and end users alike

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Personalized nutrition pioneer Ian Brady said DSM’s new venture in the space, branded as Hologram, will be a way to better serve both DSM’s brand clients as well as end users.

Synbiotics may offer blood sugar management potential, protect gut integrity: Study

09-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of human-origin probiotics and plant-based prebiotics may help manage blood sugar levels via the Microbiome–Intestine–Pancreas Axis, suggests a study with mice.

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LISTEN: Prof Dr Anoop Misra on high blood glucose, its effects on COVID-19 risks, and useful functional foods

09-Apr-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Pre-diabetes and diabetes are factors which could increase the risk of COVID-19 infections and mortality, and therefore the consumption of certain functional foods could be beneficial, says the guest who stars in the 17th episode of Nutra Champion podcast.

Multi-strain probiotics improve glycaemic control of patients with diabetic nephropathy – 12-week RCT

08-Apr-2021 By Tingmin Koe

A combination of probiotic strains could improve glycaemic control when taken by patients with diabetic nephropathy, a 12-week RCT conducted in China has shown.

Probiotic’s obesity benefits partially translate from animals to humans: Study

29-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 may improve blood sugar levels in healthy overweight/obese adults, according to a new study from APC Microbiome Ireland.

Vitamin D deficiency, obesity and diabetes linked to higher rates of COVID-19 infection and mortality in Asia - Review

23-Mar-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to higher COVID-19 infection and mortality in Asian countries, according to the first review of its kind in the region.

Amazon’s dietary supplement specifications: “These requirements shouldn’t be terribly onerous”

10-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...

NAD supports claims being made by ‘medical probiotic’ manufacturer

03-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Probiotics manufacturer Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. got some welcome news today when the National Advertising Division announced that it has found that the claims the company makes for dietary control of Type 2 diabetes are supported by scientific evidence.

Kawakawa innovation: NZ researchers to trial beverage for immunity, metabolic health gains

24-Feb-2021 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand researchers are planning to conduct clinical trials on a kawakawa beverage with immune and metabolic health benefits, before refining the formulation and sell it in the export markets.

Curcumin-piperine combination may offer blood sugar benefits for diabetics: RCT

22-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of extracts from turmeric and black pepper may improve fasting blood sugar levels and HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) in people with type-2 diabetes, says a new study from Brazil.