Delivering on the personalized nutrition promise
16-May-2013 - Personalized nutrition has been the Holy Grail of nutrition science. Dilip Ghosh, PhD, tells how the industry is getting closer to delivering on the promises that this approach implies.
Prebiotic inulin shows glycemic benefits for diabetic women
13-May-2013 - Dietary supplements of inulin may improve some glycemic measures in women when type-2 diabetes, suggests a new study.
Pine bark extract shows benefits against metabolic syndrome: Human data
03-May-2013 - Daily supplements of Pycnogenol, an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine, may help reduce health risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome, suggests new data from a human study.
Thorne Research enters Chinese market via joint venture
01-May-2013 - Thorne Research announced yesterday that is entering the Chinese market via a joint venture with a pharmaceutical company.
Warning letters show companies still vague on nature of website language
01-May-2013 - Now, almost 20 years after DSHEA became law, some companies seem to be just starting to get the message that the regulations governing health claims language don’t apply just to product labels. Websites are fair game, too, and can form easy pickings for regulators.
Spirulina can better manage blood sugar in diabetes patients
29-Apr-2013 - Indian researchers have found evidence that spirulina can help type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar levels, among other benefits.
Vitamin E a ‘potential weapon’ against obesity related disease: Study
29-Apr-2013 - Consumption of vitamin E could help to battle the symptoms of liver disease brought on by obesity, according to new research.
TruHealth MD to partner with Manitoba research group on line of prediabetes products
26-Apr-2013 - TruHealthMD, a manufacturer of nutritional solutions targeted at specific disease conditions, has entered into a development agreement with a Manitoba research consortium.
Berries show anti-diabetes potential: Human data
19-Apr-2013 - Strawberries, bilberries, lingonberries, and chokeberries may blunt the insulin response to the starch-rich bread, and offer a means of reducing the risk of diabetes, says a new study from Finland.
Acai: 'Tsunami of pent up science' to support growth of ‘remarkable range of products’
18-Apr-2013 - From next big thing to the focus of FTC action on claims, acai has had a rollercoaster ride so far, but the emergence of a remarkable range of products and a 'tsunami of pent up science' shows the Amazonian superfruit is definitely back on track.
Green coffee bean compound may help control blood sugar: Study
18-Apr-2013 - Natural substances extracted from unroasted coffee beans could help to control the fluctuations in blood sugar levels and body weight that underpin type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
Tropical leaf extracts may boost pre-diabetic health measures: Clinical trial
11-Apr-2013 - Daily supplements containing extracts from Elaeis guineensis or Ficus deltoidea may benefit the health of people with pre-diabetes by improving blood sugar and lipid levels, say findings from a clinical trial.
Fiber boosts cardiovascular and metabolic profiles for diabetics
08-Apr-2013 - Daily supplements of soluble fiber may improve metabolic measures and slim waistlines in type-2 diabetics with the metabolic syndrome, says new data from Brazil.
Flaxseed may offer improvements for obese pre-diabetics
04-Apr-2013 - Adding flaxseed to the diet may decrease insulin resistance in pre-diabetics and help reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, suggests new data from the US and Canada.
Prof Blumberg: We need reference intakes for phytochemicals (and we’re not calling them antioxidants)
15-Mar-2013 - Establishing some kind of intake recommendations for polyphenols and carotenoids will spur innovation and allow for rational synergies of phytochemicals with specific health outcomes, says Prof Jeffrey Blumberg from Tufts University.
Chromadex cements position in NR market with third IP acquisition
13-Mar-2013 - Chromadex has announced a licensing deal with Washington University in St. Louis for the worldwide exclusive patent rights related to the recently discovered vitamin nicotinamide riboside (NR). It is Chromadex’s third IP acquisition related to the molecule.
Rosemary extract shows metabolic benefits: Lab data
12-Mar-2013 - Scientists at spices, seasonings and flavorings giant McCormick and Company have unlocked the mechanism behind rosemary’s ability to reduce blood sugar spikes and cholesterol levels.
Cocoa may help diabetics regulate insulin, says study
07-Mar-2013 - Diets rich in cocoa may help people with diabetes to regulate insulin levels, according to new research.
Vitamin D pills linked to better heart health for diabetics
06-Mar-2013 - Supplements of vitamin D may improve cardiovascular health for diabetics, says a new study with implications for recommended doses in diabetics.
Grape seed extract shows cardiovascular and cholesterol benefits
04-Mar-2013 - Supplements containing grape seed extracts may help reduce blood pressure in people at risk of hypertension, and improve cholesterol levels in people with metabolic syndrome, according to two new studies.