Blood Sugar

Ari Melamud will lead the company and its global expansion plans following the commercialization of the company’s flagship Incredo Sugar ingredient, a real cane sugar product with 30%-50% less sugar.

Recent study finds that low protein intake among diabetics is associated with a lower quality diet, and more physical functioning limitations.

Most recently, patents were awarded in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the U.S.

Up to 80% of LifyWheat’s fiber content is resistant starch, which not only helps fulfill fiber intake but also offers such health benefits as controlling postprandial glycemic response to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, helping maintain a healthy microbiome, and improving intestinal immunity and digestion.

Eriocitrin is a lemon flavonoid extracted from citrus fruits like lemons that research suggests can play a positive role in supporting healthy blood sugar levels, cardiovascular health, and more.

Researchers are actively investigating how probiotics influence numerous aspects of human health.

Examining trends in blood sugar–management formulations

The new venture capital funding will be used to increase the manufacturing and sales of Pendulum Glucose Control, ramp up the manufacturing of pipeline products to address the management of other chronic diseases, and conduct additional research, including clinical trials.

Batory Foods introduced Batory Sweet Essentials, a new line of five FDA-GRAS high-intensity sweetener blends that replace sucrose, eliminating the need for manufacturers to reformulate recipes to offer lower sugar alternatives.

Gencor announced the topline results of its study on the body composition of overweight male and female subjects following supplementation with its Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract (ActivAMP).

New research is demonstrating which blood sugar support ingredients are effective and the different ways in which they work.

Predictions from Nutritional Outlook's esteemed Editorial Advisory Board.

A recently published animal study found that eriocitrin, even at low doses, can support inflammation, metabolic health, and oxidative stress.

Brightseed, a bioscience company and creator of the artificial intelligence platform called Forager, has announced preclinical data from its first major discovery targeting liver and metabolic health.

A new survey conducted in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico found cleaner and natural ingredients with proven health benefits play a key role in consumers' purchasing decisions in Latin America.

Smart supplement brands will account for seniors’ interest in quality of life, including mobility, balance, and maintenance of cognitive capacity.

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

A recently published randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that supplementation with Bergacyn FF supports liver health and weight management.

A recent study found that supplementation with a novel medical probiotic called Pendulum Glucose Control improved A1C and reduced blood glucose spikes in subjects with type 2 diabetes.

SweeGen (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) has entered into a joint venture with the China Commercial Foreign Trade Group (CCFT) for the distribution of its Bestevia sweeteners in China.

A report on the current global landscape of probiotic clinical trials.

UK-based OptiBiotix Health PLC launched WellBiome, a functional fiber and mineral blend, containing fructooligosaccharides, glucomannan, and chromium.

A recently published animal study found that the proprietary fig extract, rich in abscisic acid, supports glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity.

A recent study found that supplementation with tocotrienol-rich vitamin E (EVNol SupraBio from ExcelVite) supported nerve growth factor and nerve conduction velocities in the nerves of diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients.

Navigating the current market using a healthy dose of hindsight, antioxidants are well positioned to write a new chapter in their next phase of growth.

Reb M from sugarcane is just one newcomer challenging the natural sweeteners space.

Thymoquinone, the main bioactive quinone in black seed oil is known to be an antioxidant, and supports inflammation, while omega-3s have been known to support insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis in obesity.

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

To address palatability, suppliers in the industry have developed novel ways to improve the flavor profile of these natural formulas through innovative farming techniques, cutting-edge processing and formulation, and continued experimentation.