Fiber & Carbohydrates

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

Sources of Fiber Are Differently Associated with Prevalence of Depression, Study Finds

Seaweed and mushroom fiber intakes were linked to lower rates of depression in a study of nearly 3,000 adults in Korea.

09.15.20

Researchers Optimize Sleep Ingredient Combination in Crossover Trial

The authors of the study said the formula had effects similar to pharmaceutical interventions, without any of the unwanted side effects.

08.25.20

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

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Low-Carb Diet Associated with Reduced Risk of Common Form of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S.

08.06.20

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

Novel Prebiotic Dietary Fiber Found to Have Higher GI Tolerance Than Inulin

Tolerability is a pressing issue for manufacturers of prebiotic fibers, and Comet Bio's Arrabina shows significant strengths in this demand.

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

The Complex, Crowded Landscape of Heart Health

With a growing myriad of ways nutrition affects the heart, it’s important to keep a finger on the pulse of this thriving industry segment.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.20

Carob Extract Shows Benefit in Weight Management and Metabolic Syndrome

The ancient biblical fruit showed positive impacts on several metabolic factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

05.28.20

NAD Recommends GlaxoSmithKline Discontinue Benefiber Claims

Following a challenge from Procter & Gamble, which has a competing dietary supplement, GSK maintains that its product is “100% natural,” and “clinically proven to curb cravings.”

05.26.20

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Higher Fiber Diet May Improve Life Expectancy of Diabetics

Benefits were seen when subjects consumed minimally processed whole grains.

05.25.20

Functional Fiber Meets Digestive Health, Low-Sugar, Clean Label Trends

Whether consumers are looking for digestive health or better taste without the calories, fiber often holds the answer.

By Melissa Kvidahl Reilly, Contributing Writer 05.01.20

The Gateway to Wellness

The gut holds keys to unlocking health on a whole host of fronts.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor, Nutraceuticals World 04.09.20

Researchers Call For Further Investigation Into Nutrition and Gut Microbiome

Little has been done to comprehend the nature of interactions between the gut microbiome and nutrition, or how that relationship influences disease.

03.26.20

MonkFiber, a Sweeter, Fiber-Packed Sugar Alternative

Using the outer shell of monk fruit, IBN has formulated an ingredient that makes up more than 70% of daily recommended fiber.

03.19.20

Could Prebiotics Help with Better Sleep?

Researchers saw improved sleep before and after stress in rats being fed a prebiotic-rich diet. They also identified the metabolites that could be responsible.

03.04.20