Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management

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