Astaxanthin supplementation may benefit type 2 diabetics by lowering their blood pressure and enhancing their glucose metabolism, say researchers in Iran.
The body's regulation of blood sugar levels is aided by skeletal muscles, a study has identified, in a mechanism that appears to identify its ability to ‘taste’ or ‘sense’ glucose in the body.
How stevia controls blood sugar levels has remained a mystery until now as researchers think they have unravelled the natural, no-calorie sweetener's action that results in its observed health benefits.
Women who increase body weight by small amounts before pregnancy could have a doubled risk of developing gestational diabetes, even when BMI remains at a healthy level, a new study warns.
An excess of sugar appears to promote the onset of Alzheimer’s disease as British researchers identify a link between diet and the neurological disorder.
Nearly 1000 actions – from screenings to policy statements to conferences and diet and lifestyle change promotion – are underway in 130+ countries as part of World Diabetes Day.
The choice between artificially sweetened and sugared soft drinks does not seem to make a difference in the onset of chronic conditions such as diabetes, according to Swedish research.
Mothers who gain excess weight or have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy could ‘imprint’ obesity on their children, even if they are born with a normal body weight.
Including barley in the diet can improve blood sugar levels and help control hunger pangs in a surprising yet promisingly short period of time, say Swedish researchers.
Exposure to the pesticide DDT may be linked to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and related conditions, according to new research in mice.
People with type 2 diabetes who eat a diet high in salt may face twice the risk of developing cardiovascular disease as those who consume less sodium, according to new research.
Consumption of zero-calorie artificial sweeteners in a drink may have an identical effect on gut responses as water, according to newly published human data.
People with higher blood sugar levels are more likely to have memory problems, according to new research that suggests reducing levels of blood sugar could help to protect against cognitive declines.
Researchers in Singapore have identified that eating high quantities of red meat over a period of time can increase the risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
A new review of the scientific evidence suggests that fructose may not be as bad as some research has suggested, and may even provide some health benefits.
Florida-based ATM Metabolics is in advanced negotiations with some of the biggest food and beverage brands in the US and Europe about incorporating Emulin - the insulin-mimicking active ingredient in GNC’s top-selling glucose control supplement GC7X -...
Adding extracts from brown seaweed to a meal may reduce blood sugar spikes by about 14% and offer benefits from people at risk of type-2 diabetes, suggests a new study.
Consumption of sucralose and sucralose-sweetened products does not affect gut hormones linked to hunger, or detrimentally affect blood sugar levels, says a new study from Australia.
Extracts from the roots of a vine that has overgrown almost 10 million acres in the southeastern United States may improve heart health, says a new study from the US.
Obese and overweight men consuming a strongly gelled alginate drink experienced a restoration of cholesterol and glucose uptake to healthy levels, says a new study.
Using cinnamon as a functional ingredient may lead to slower
emptying of the stomach and reduce the rise in blood sugar after
eating, says a new study.
Prickly pear cactus pads, consumed regularly in Mexico, could
reduce blood sugar rises after a meal by up to 50 per cent,
suggests a new study that may have implications for diabetes
management.
A daily supplement of cinnamon extract may boost antioxidant
defences and reduce the oxidative stress linked to the metabolic
syndrome, suggest results from a small placebo-controlled,
double-blind study from the US.
A fenugreek extract made by Dutch ingredients company Acatris has
been shown to reduce blood sugar levels in both non-diabetic and
type-II diabetic subjects, reported the company today.
While new product introductions launched on the back of key
nutritional claims continue to decline significantly in the US,
products with 'added value' could lead the way towards success,
writes market analyst Mintel this...
Overweight adults with a diet rich in wholegrains could
significantly reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a
new study by researchers at Harvard University.
Daily supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil has
been shown to improve insulin function in overweight individuals
who are vulnerable to type 2 diabetes.
Doctors in Britain are warning that diabetes could spread in the
current generation of fat, couch-potato teenagers, putting more
pressure on Britain's ailing healthcare system.
Regular consumption of a chicken essence supplement from food and
health supplement company Cerebos Pacific could help keep blood
sugar level under control, so reveal scientists from the Institute
for Protein Research at Osaka University.
Fenugreek, trigonella foenum-graecum, is an annual plant, member of
the pea family. The botanical name for fenugreek means "Greek hay,"
since it was used at one time to scent poor quality hay.
German ingredients company J. Rettenmaier & Söhne announced
recently the opening of a new production plant for oat fibres with
a capacity of approximately...
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