For many years it was thought that people’s life expectancy was largely determined by their genetics. Today, it is widely believed that our genetics play a smaller role than originally thought. More evidence points to the influence of environmental factors such as lifestyle and diet on the aging process and our life expectancy – allRead more
Phynova is pleased to announce that its natural plant-based functional ingredient, Reducose®, has further demonstrated its effectiveness at maintaining healthy blood glucose levels in a clinical trial run in conjunction with researchers from Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health, Oxford Brookes University. The trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy individuals thatRead more
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. The researchers from The Journal of Nutrition found that skipping breakfast once a week is associated with a 6 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The numbers rose from there, with skipping breakfast 4 or 5 times per week leading to an increased riskRead more
Why is it sometimes we eat well and make better food choices and other times we struggle and eat the foods that take us on a wild blood sugar roller coaster ride? The Bliss Point is a term used to refer to food blended with just the right amount of sweetness or saltiness, orRead more
What is Prediabetes? A person may have a blood sugar level that is above normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This is prediabetes, and it means you’re more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that 86 million people age 18 and older fall into the prediabetes catagory. That’sRead more
What are fast & slow carbohydrates? Did you know that not all carbohydrates release energy at the same rate? Carbohydrates are chains of sugars and this chain must be broken down into individual sugars (like glucose and fructose) in order to be digested and absorbed into your bloodstream. Fast carbs are made up ofRead more
Sugarbreak™ enables kids to reduce the impact of sugar consumption, powered by Reducose® Over consumption of processed foods, carbohydrates, and sugar is a growing health concern for many childern. Sugarbreak takes on this issue with the launch of their New Kids’ Collection, an all-natural dietary supplement support system that empowers kids to reduce the impact of sugar consumptionRead more
An independent panel of judges made up of industry experts from across the region chose Reducose® from a record number of entries as the Ingredient of the Year in the Healthy Aging category. NutraIngredients is the leading news source for the nutrition industry.(https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/) Read more
Reducose® has been nominated as a finalist for the 2020 NutraIngredients Awards USA for Ingredient of the Year in Healthy Aging. Maintaining healthy blood glucose levels is important for healthy aging for a number of reasons including better metabolic health, cardiovascular health, cognitive functioning, cellular energy, cellular repair, and body composition. Restricting calories and post-mealRead more
DSM Venturing cornerstones €10m funding round as Oxford-based Phynova progresses its blood-glucose Reducose® technology to commercial success. DSM Venturing, part of Royal DSM, a global leader in nutrition, health, and sustainable living, is the cornerstone investor in Oxford-based Phynova’s €10m funding round. Phynova is working towards fulfilling significant commercial orders for its Reducose® technology inRead more
