A new study demonstrates that just one hour of exposure to blue light at night—the kind of light produced by the screens of our many devices—may raise blood sugar levels and increase sugar consumption in male rats. This study, led by researchers from the University of Strasbourg and University of Amsterdam, was presented at the […]
New research shows avocados may be good for gut health — a previously unknown benefit — by increasing shortchain fatty acid (SCFA) production. Scientists at New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research said avocados were known to contain compounds that support cardiovascular health, blood glucose regulation and have anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, researchers Gunaranjan Paturi, Christine Butts […]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given the green light for two Novozymes enzymes used to make glucose syrup. After studying data for the food enzymes β-amylase, made by fermenting the genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis strain, and pullulanase which is made using a genetically modified strain of Bacillus subtilis, EFSA scientists said there were […]
Soluble fibers can have significant effects on post prandial blood glucose spikes, but they have their effects in the gut rather than in the blood stream itself as polyphenolic ingredients might do. Purified, soluble fibers such as those derived from guar gum and chicory root have data behind them backing this effect. Two suppliers, Taiyo […]
