Cymbiotika, a nutritional supplement brand known for creating pure, clinically backed supplements, launched Red Yeast Rice. In the United states, Red Yeast Rice has been used as a natural alternative to statin therapy in treating people with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia by significantly lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, as well as total cholesterol.

Amyris, Inc., a supplier of sustainable and natural ingredients, and AB Mauri North America, a global supplier of yeast and baking ingredients, jointly announced an exclusive multi-year agreement for the sale and purchase of Amyris' Purecane™ RebM zero-calorie sweetener for baking applications.

They also confirmed that there is convincing evidence from a large body of research that low glycemic index/glycemic load (GI/GL) diets reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, help control blood glucose in people with diabetes, and may also help with weight management.

Colon cancer survivors whose diet is heavy in complex sugars and carbohydrate-rich foods are far more likely to have a recurrence of the disease.

People with Type 2 diabetes may be able to improve their health by eating a daily dose of beans, according to a new study.

A diet with high glycemic load may increase risk for breast cancer.

Older women who eat a lot of starchy and sweet carbohydrates may be at increased risk of a less common but deadlier form of breast cancer.

Foods should be marked and labeled as low or high on the glycemic index (GI) so that people can make healthy choices, says one doctor.

Eating meals at breakfast that have a low glycemic index may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day, a new study has revealed.

Xtend® sucromalt, from Cargill, is a comprehensive response to many requests from food formulators and healthcare professionals who are looking for better-for-you and more versatile alternatives to common carbohydrate sweeteners.