Health Conditions / Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management

Health Claims Have Strongest Influence on Younger Consumers, Prinova Reports

A survey of 1500 adult consumers broke down what kinds of claims and ingredients were the most influential in purchase decisions.

09.09.24

Blood Sugar and Health: Benefits for Beauty

Diabetes drugs like Ozempic have helped spotlight the importance of blood glucose for all sorts of health issues.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.03.24

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Weight Management/Weight Loss

Berberine Is Not ‘Nature’s Ozempic,’ But its Fame is Far From Over

With a groundswell of interest in blood sugar and weight management, natural products like berberine have been going viral.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.22.24

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

Researchers Use AI to Create National Glycemic Index Database

Utilizing AI, the researchers were able to correlate nearly 10,000 foods eaten by NHANES participants with corresponding GI/GL values.

08.05.24

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Herbs & Botanicals | Research

Botanicals for Blood Sugar Maintenance

Gencor’s novel branded ingredients include Trigogen®, a fenugreek seed extract, and Gencinia®, an extract from the aerial parts of ivy gourd.

Sponsored released by Gencor Pacific 07.03.24

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Weight Management/Weight Loss

Nutraceuticals Ride the GLP-1 Bandwagon

Opportunities for the natural products community to engage with people on new anti-obesity drugs are vast.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.03.24

The Next Frontier in Blood Sugar Management

GLP-1 medications, new glucose trackers, and calls for stronger substantiation are fueling this white-hot category of health products.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.03.24

iHerb Launches Products to Support GLP-1 Agonist Users

The new products are designed to support common side effects like digestive issues, loss of muscle mass and skin elasticity, and changes in blood sugar levels.

07.01.24

Better Juice Expands Sugar Reduction Technology for Sorbets and Ice Creams

The company’s enzymatic technology can reduce the sugar loads in fruit sorbets by 60%.

07.01.24

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research

Mulberry Extract May Reduce Elevations in Blood Sugar and Insulin: Clinical Study

In a 2-hour postprandial period, Phynova’s Reducose reduced blood glucose responses by 30-33% and insulin release by 31-38% compared to placebo.

06.24.24

Artemis International Begins Portfolio Expansion with Fenuflakes

The fenugreek seed ingredient offers formulators an option that’s high in fiber and protein, while low in fat and carbohydrates.

04.09.24

Tagatose Becomes First NutraStrong Prebiotic Verified Sweetener and Ingredient

The monosaccharide received third-party verification for meeting NutraStrong’s standards of prebiotic activity.

03.18.24

Cinnamon Supplements May Offer Blood Sugar Benefits

In obese and overweight prediabetic individuals, cinnamon appeared to reduce blood glucose after four weeks of treatment.

02.01.24

GNC Launches New Weight Loss/Blood Sugar Support Supplement

Total Lean Glucatrim is formulated to reduce weight while maintaining lean muscle mass, while supporting healthy blood sugar.

01.22.24

Functional Powerhouses: Nutrition Bars Evolve to Meet Today’s Trends

As snacks with functional ingredients outperform other foods, consumers expect to find health benefits from a variety of product options.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.22.24

Tocotrienol Supplementation May Aid Liver Function in Diabetes, MASL Patients

A pilot trial on 34 participants found that treatment with tocotrienols was associated with improved liver enzymes, fatty liver, and liver stiffness.

12.04.23

Ingredion Invests In PureCircle Stevia Production Capacity

Quadrupling the bioconversion technology’s output will enable the company to meet demand for Reb M and other steviol glycosides.

11.15.23

New Nutrition Business Highlights Emerging Interest In Blood Sugar Management

Beyond the context of diabetes, health-motivated consumers are cued in to the role of blood sugar in metabolism, weight, mood, and hormones.

11.08.23

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals

SolvEat Introduces Botanical Blend for Blood Sugar Support

The food technology company will debut its first proof of concept in a functional chocolate product at Fi Europe in Frankfurt.

11.07.23

Key Trends in Functional Foods for 2024

Young people in particular are hungry for health benefits from food. As nutrition ‘rules’ change and need-states evolve, new business opportunities emerge.

By Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition Business 11.01.23