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Weight Management Solutions: Ingredient & Formulation Spotlight

From plant proteins and adaptogens to sugar reduction and blood sugar management, the range of weight wellness formulation options is expanding.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.09.21

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Sweeteners

Focus on Health Compels Brands to Reduce Sugar with Reformulated Foods and Beverages

Cutting the amount of sugar from product formulations has become a priority for many brands as consumers seek healthier solutions.

By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize ag 09.09.21

Sustaining Healthy Weight & Body Composition with Nutraceuticals

The multifaceted causes and effects of being overweight continue to challenge consumers. But there are also many advanced solutions.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.09.21

Low Vitamin D Associated with Increased Insulin Resistance in Obese Women

Obesity may heighten the likelihood of both vitamin D deficiency and insulin resistance through the same inflammatory pathway, researchers in Brazil found.

08.31.21

Cardiovascular Health | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners

Sugar Reduction in Packaged Foods, Drinks Could Prevent Disease & Save Billions in Healthcare Costs

Researchers create a model to simulate and quantify the health, economic, and equity impacts of a sugar-reduction policy.

Online Exclusives08.30.21

Annatto Tocotrienol, Vitamin D & Resveratrol May Offer Blood Sugar Benefits, Reduce Inflammation

Type 2 diabetes patients taking 500 mg/day of delta-tocotrienol for 24 weeks saw improved glycemic control along with reduced inflammation and oxidative stress.

08.23.21

Green Tea Extract May Help Attenuate Nerve Damage Associated with Diabetes

The longer the study went on, the more responsive patients became to this polyphenol-rich compound in assessments of pain and nerve dysfunction.

07.29.21

Ingredients By Nature Acquires Sytrinol Brand

Sytrinol specializes in a citrus-palm fruit extract blend, containing high amounts of polymethoxylated flavones to target unhealthy cholesterol levels.

07.26.21

Trans-Resveratrol Hesperetin Combination Linked to ‘Reversals’ of Insulin Resistance

A recent clinical trial showed this supplement attenuated a key metabolic marker of type 2 diabetes.

07.21.21

Sweegen’s Bestevia Rebaudioside M Approved In Europe

The company will commercialize the non-GMO, high-purity sweetener in its manufacturing facility in England.

07.15.21

Probiotic Shown to Improve Glycemic Control in Prediabetic Patients

A strain of bacteria isolated from Korean kimchi was shown to improve metabolic parameters in people with clusters of prediabetes symptoms.

07.12.21

Asiros Nordic Launches Prebiotic Maltodextrin Alternative

Berry Shield Juice Powders reduce clumping and eliminate the need for maltodextrin in juice powders.

07.06.21

Better Juice Raises $8 Million in Seed Round Investment

The company’s enzymatic technology can convert 80% of all sugars from juices.

06.24.21

Sclerocarya Birrea Evidenced to Improve Glycemic Metabolism in Prediabetic Patients

In an effort to mitigate diabetic risk, extracts from this fruit successfully improved measures of glucose metabolism in 90 days.

06.11.21

Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Research | Research News

Whole Fruit Consumption Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk

Subjects who ate more whole fruits had 36% lower odds of having diabetes after five years.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 06.04.21

Epidemiological Study Finds Vegetarians Have Healthier Biomarker Profiles than Meat-Eaters

This trend applied to adults of any age and weight, which was unaffected by smoking and alcohol consumption, according to data from over 177,000 U.K. adults.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.18.21

Annatto Tocotrienol Evidenced to Improve Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Vitamin E in the form of Delta-tocotrienols has been shown to exhibit unique health effects from the tocopherols form.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.18.21

Blueberry and Soluble Fiber Supplementation Evidenced to Reduce Risk of Gestational Diabetes

The pilot study found that the combination reduced excess gestational weight gain and improved glycemic control and inflammation in pregnant women with obesity.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.13.21

NMN Shown to Offer Two Benefits to Humans Out of Many More Seen in Mice

While several metabolic benefits seen in animals didn’t translate to humans, these findings warrant further investigations into NMN’s human benefits.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.30.21

Review Concludes Refined Grains Have a Place in Healthy Eating Patterns

While experts often say to avoid refined grains at all costs, a recent panel suggested they may play a role for many Americans.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.19.21

Consumer Trends | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners

Sweeteners Market Continues to Broaden with Cleaner Labels and Better Formulations

Innovation of sugar alternatives is accelerating as edging sugars out of the equation becomes increasingly popular.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.08.21

Study Suggests Added Sugars Can Double Liver Fat Production

The findings support evidence for mechanisms behind which diabetes and fatty liver may develop.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.19.21

Refined Grains Linked to Heart Attack Risk, Early Death

A global study involving low, middle, and high-income countries revealed a significant association.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.26.21

Clinical Trial Evidences Diabetic Nephropathy Benefits with Vitamin E Tocotrienols

EVNol Suprabio, a blend of palm tocotrienols, significantly improved markers of kidney function in diabetic nephropathy subjects.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.02.21

Alpha Lipoic Acid Shown to Have Beneficial Effect on Gestational Diabetes

This type of glucose intolerance is uniquely tied to pregnancy, and leads to future insulin resistance.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.01.21

NIH Study Compares Low-Fat, Plant-Based to Low-Carb, Animal-Based Diet

Ketogenic and plant-based diets each have unique short-term advantages, the researchers concluded.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.21.21

Citrus Support for the Blood Glucose-Immune System Connection

Prediabetes and diabetes can compromise immune system function, but nature has delivered many solutions, including citrus bioflavonoids.

By Rob Brewster, President, Ingredients by Nature 01.19.21

Short Term Low-Carb Diet Linked to Remission of Type 2 Diabetes

While most benefits diminished within a year, researchers point to this eating pattern as a possible therapy.

01.18.21

Brown Fat Associated with Reductions in Chronic Disease Risk

A study of 50,000 people highlighted that this clinical target is well worth investigating in the field of nutrition.

01.15.21

Researchers Identify Microbes Which Could Benefit Type 2 Diabetes

Certain strains are linked to lower BMI, while others appear to beneficially modulate glucose response, lipids, and mitochondrial health in the liver.

01.08.21

Adequate Vitamin D Levels May Lower Mortality Risk In Diabetic Patients, Study Finds

The large-scale study linked blood concentrations of vitamin D to reduced cardiovascular deaths, as well as death by all causes, in 6,300 people.

12.09.20

Blackcurrants Benefit Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Response, Study Finds

Even with added sugars, blackcurrants attenuated the rise in blood glucose and delayed its fall following a meal.

12.03.20

Craving Fats and Sugars? It Might Be Your Genes

NIH researchers discovered a gene in mice associated with stronger cravings for fatty foods and sugars.

11.11.20

Daily Coffee, Green Tea Consumption Linked to Lower Death Risk in Diabetes Patients

Over a period of five years, a few cups of coffee or green tea daily reduced risk of all-cause mortality by 63%.

10.23.20

Clinical Trial Supports Methodology to Assess Added Sugars Intake

The trial represented the first evaluation of this biomarker in a controlled feeding study.

10.15.20

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Healthcare Trends | Research

Metabolic Health: It’s All About Insulin

Products for metabolic and glycemic health will constitute a huge market segment for decades to come.

By Rhonda Witwer, Executive Director of www.ResistantStarchResearch.com., and Amy Gilliland, Business Development Manager and Food Scientist 10.01.20

KSM-66 Ashwagandha Granted New Functional Claims in Canada

The recent approvals for this extract include those for memory enhancement, sleep, energy, stress, libido, testosterone, and thyroid function.

09.21.20

USDA Researchers: Carb-Fat Balance Crucial for Genetic Protection Against Metabolic Diseases

High concentrations of fatty foods were associated with reduced activity of a gene involved in obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases.

09.17.20

The Big Picture: Weight Wellness Trends

Consumers continue to tip the scales at a time when health hangs in the balance.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.08.20

Botanical Research: Medicinal Mushrooms, Tart Cherry for Endurance, Nigella Sativa for Diabetes

AHPA compiles recent research on botanicals and plant compounds published in peer-reviewed journals.

By Holly Johnson, PhD, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 09.08.20

Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet Shows Benefits in Older Populations

Researchers observed improvements in body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic health after eight weeks.

08.21.20

The First Medical Probiotic for Type 2 Diabetes Management

Pendulum's formulation contains novel strains of bacteria, and a one-of-a-kind prebiotic fiber.

08.07.20

Cinnamon May Improve Blood Sugar Control, Prediabetes Study Finds

It is believed that cinnamon can benefit the onset of type 2 diabetes due to its antioxidant properties and ability to modulate glucose signaling.

08.04.20

Review Discusses Vitamin C’s Benefit in Metabolic Syndrome

The compound’s anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties have been well-catalogued in a vast body of human clinical trials.

07.31.20

Americans Are Consuming Less Sugar and More Non-Nutritive Sweeteners

A survey examined the sweetener purchasing habits by sales volume between the years 2002 and 2018.

07.29.20

Large-Scale Studies Back Recommendations to Eat More Fruit, Vegetables, and Grains

The population-based data shows that increasing the daily intake of these foods can lead to staggering reductions in type 2 diabetes risk.

07.21.20

USDA Posts 2020 Dietary Guidelines Committee Report

The scientific overview will inform federal policymakers on dietary recommendations for the next five years.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.17.20

2020 Branded Ingredient Directory

This guide is designed to help formulators evaluate ingredients for a range of health applications.

By Nutraceuticals World Staff 07.15.20

Oat and Rye Bran Fibers Shown to Alter Gut Microbiota Beneficially

A newly published experimental study found that mice exposed to a Western diet model lost weight and had less liver inflammation.

07.02.20

Viome Launches At-Home RNA Test Kits Targeting Nutrition

The company’s kits will be used to determine genetic expressions as they relate to gut microbiome, cellular health, biological age, stress response, and more.

06.18.20

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