Read the latest scientific research on health and nutrition, including a new trial assessing the effects of vitamin D, zinc supplementation in COVID-19 patients, as well as the use of defatted rice and berries for glucose control.
The supplementation of both berberine and probiotics has been shown to reduce post-meal lipid spike in Type II diabetes patients, according to a 12-week RCT from China.
This round-up will look at new developments from major brands including Nestle's launch of a new glucose control supplement in Malaysia, consumer trends that Culturelle is seeing in China and more.
Black cumin (Nigella sativa) has been shown to produce therapeutic benefit on key metabolic health markers, namely the reduction of blood pressure, improving lipid profiles and glycaemic control.
A combination of probiotic strains could improve glycaemic control when taken by patients with diabetic nephropathy, a 12-week RCT conducted in China has shown.
Australian company Omni Innovation is shifting its focus to the prescription retail channel for its blood glucose control product, as it seals a new partnership deal with fellow Australian pharmaceutical firm Myopharm.