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

Can Front of Pack Labeling Improve Nutrition? National Strategy on Hunger and Nutrition Unveiled

Experts call for stronger nutrition standards and a shift from lowest-price decision-making to health-related purchases.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.28.22

Trial on Vitamin K2 and D3’s Effect on Diabetes Announced

A large scale, multi-center study by Scotmann Pharmaceuticals will investigate the nutrients’ impact on people taking diabetes medication.

09.08.22

Monk Fruit Sweetener May Have Prebiotic Activity, Study Finds

The sweetener, after being treated with enzymes, supported the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species.

08.09.22

Folic Acid Appears Beneficial in Type 2 Diabetes

A clinical study found benefits in blood sugar management in a group of 100 participants.

07.25.22

Lemon Flavonoid Complex Shown to Support Healthy Blood Glucose

Ingredients By Nature’s Eriomin reduced blood glucose levels by 5% by increasing GLP-1 by 17% and decreasing inflammatory markers.

07.25.22

Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Infant & Children's Health | Products

Botanical Gum for Kids Aims to Curb Sugar Cravings

Sweet Victory worked with Givaudan to develop a prototype with Gymenma sylvestre as the active ingredient.

06.21.22

Tocotrienol Complex Linked to Benefits in Diabetic Retinopathy

Supplementation prevented the progression of an early-stage eye complication caused by diabetes in a study population of 55 participants.

06.06.22

Consumer Trends | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Healthcare Trends | Testing

Blood Sugar Management: Personalized Testing Drives Home The Need for Early Intervention

OmegaQuant’s HbA1c test provides an option for health-minded people seeking to stay ahead of the curve.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.22

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

New and Evolving Formulation Options Must Be Mindful of Blood Sugar Maintenance

Allulose, stevia, monk fruit, and more help brands reduce sugar while supplements offer consumers additional solutions.

By Danielle Rose, Contributing Writer 06.02.22

Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Industry & Market News | Medical Nutrition

Expert Consensus Statement: Diet is Best Primary Intervention to Achieve Diabetes Remission

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine, with multi-organizational support, said that plant-predominant diets can achieve remission ahead of other treatment.

05.19.22

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Medical Nutrition | Testing

OmegaQuant Launches HbA1c Test

The new at-home personal testing kit tracks glucose buildup in the blood over a period of three months.

05.02.22

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Flavors & Colors | Sweeteners

Sweetleaf Debuts Salted Caramel Zero Sugar Stevia Syrup

The syrup offers a sugar-free alternative for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and more.

04.18.22

Can a Simple Vitamin E Keep Cardiometabolic Syndrome at Bay?

Research continues to write the success story of tocotrienol.

By Anne Trias, MS, American River Nutrition 03.02.22

Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Medical Nutrition | Minerals | Research News

Higher Selenium Reduces Mortality Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Analysis of NHANES data found a linear relationship between the mineral and mortality from both heart diseases and all causes.

01.27.22

Codex Alimentarius Approves New Stevia Extraction Technologies

The move will bring about greater international access to high-intensity sweeteners sourced from the stevia leaf.

01.20.22

Phynova, InVita Reach Distribution Agreement for Reducose Sales in Eastern Europe/Asia

InVita will sell the white mulberry leaf extract to customers in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia.

01.17.22

Gadot Encouraged by FDA’s Qualified Health Claims Approval for Magnesium

CEO Ohad Cohen said that the agency’s decision will allow this health benefit to be much more well-understood across both the industry and consumers.

01.13.22

Diet Targeting Inflammation May Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk

In a study on 351 women, diets in early pregnancy characterized by fruits, vegetables, fiber, and lower fat content significantly reduced rates of GDM.

01.04.22