Glycemic Index

Slide Show: Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome risk factors may be borrowed from other high-profile health conditions, like heart health, diabetes and weight management, but manufacturers can tap into this underserved market by addressing factors and potential consequences of the ailment, and ...More
February 20, 2012
Posted in Galleries
Ecuadorian Rainforest Debuts New Website

New website features live support and an online quote system for pricing of the company's many exotic ingredients. ...More
December 9, 2011
Posted in News
InSea2® Studies Accepted for Publication

InSea2®, a brown seaweed ingredient from innoVactiv inc., was recently supported with scientific studies; both showed it to beneficial to post-meal blood sugar and insulin levels. The studies have been accepted for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. ...More
October 3, 2011
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InnoVactiv’s InSea²™ in New Glucose Absorption Control

InnoVactiv’s InSea²™ is key glucose control ingredient in Natural Glucose Absorption Control product from Life Extension®. ...More
October 12, 2010
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Nutrition Bolsters MD’s Cognition

Physicians who consume nutritious meals on a regular basis during the work day have been cognitive performance than when they are deprived of healthy foods during long stretches at work. ...More
August 20, 2010
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Keen on Protein

Natural protein ingredients are appealing to a wider audience and ingredient manufacturers are answering the demand with a variety of sources, innovative delivery forms and flexible formulation technologies. ...More
July 23, 2010 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles, Sports Nutrition
Vinegar Lowers Post-Meal Glucose Response

According to recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, adding vinegar to a high-glycemic (GI) meal reduces postprandial glycemic in patients with type 2 diabetes. ...More
July 7, 2010
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UltraMeal® PLUS 360o Enhances Mediterranean Diet’s Benefits

According to new research presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 70th Scientific Sessions on June 27, 2010, UltraMeal® PLUS 360°, a medical food developed by Metagenics Inc., enhances the heart healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet and its low-glycemic-load. ...More
June 29, 2010
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The Diabetes and Cancer Link

A recent study at Harvard University reviewed the connection between diabetes and cancer, as epidemiologic evidence suggests people with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of many forms of cancer. ...More
June 25, 2010
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Low-GI Diet Linked to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Results from recent study provided evidence to justify the use of low-glycemic index (GI) diets in the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). ...More
June 21, 2010
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