Diet soft drinks are designed to taste similar to regular soft drinks but without the sugar. Instead of sugar, diet soft drinks contain artificial or natural sweeteners. The artificial sweeteners include aspartame, saccharin and sucralose. The natural sweeteners include stevia and monk fruit extract, which come from plant sources.
The teams in Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) based in Bengaluru have collaborated with the global teams to contribute towards the Ozempic programme. Dawber said the Bengaluru team collaborates closely with the headquarters on the semaglutide drug, working on clinical trials, biostatistics, data management, pharmacovigilance, and global safety. Currently, it employs 4,000 employees.
However, Malhotra emphasizes moderation as key, stating, "Remember, jaggery is still a form of sugar. It's best to consume it in moderation and limit your overall intake of added sugars. Jaggery offers a natural sweetness with a potential health boost, making it a compelling option for those seeking a more balanced approach to their diet."
Under the agreement Biocon will undertake the development, manufacturing and supply of the drug product, and Handok, a specialty pharmaceutical firm, will be responsible for obtaining regulatory approval and commercialisation in the South Korean market, the company said in a statement.
Biocon Ltd on Friday said it has signed an exclusive licensing and supply agreement with South Korea's Handok for commercialisation of its complex drug product, synthetic Liraglutide, used in the treatment of chronic weight managemen
Biocon Ltd on Friday said it has signed an exclusive licensing and supply agreement with South Korea's Handok for commercialisation of its complex drug product, synthetic Liraglutide, used in the treatment of chronic weight managemen
Semaglutide offers a range of additional health benefits, including reduced abdominal obesity, improved insulin resistance leading to durable control of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), decreased blood pressure, and improvements in lipid profiles. Evidence also suggests cardiovascular protection, with reduced occurrences of heart attacks in obese individuals, both with and without T2DM, as well as a reduced risk of stroke. Semaglutide may also have potential benefits for kidney protection and emerging advantages in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Additionally, it shows promise in reducing fatty liver disease.
Big opportunities lie in how we can bring the goodness of ancient Indian Ayurveda and today’s modern nutrition together and give the best possible product to consumers. How do I bring this together in the most helpful consumption format, which could be effervescent tablets or gummies, while ensuring that there are no artificial sweeteners, flavours, or colours added to them? Basically, how do I get the best possible quality?
Diabetes is a medical condition characterised by either insufficient production and secretion of insulin in type 1 diabetes or a defective response to insulin in type 2 diabetes. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, normally regulates blood glucose levels. In diabetes, the absence or inadequate production of insulin leads to elevated blood glucose levels, known as hyperglycemia.
In GlobalData's recent report titled "Obesity: Seven-Market Drug Forecast and Market Analysis," they project that the UK obesity market will expand from $2.43 billion in 2021 to $37.06 billion in 2031.
Focusing on children and primordial prevention will cut down the prevalence. Educating and creating awareness is the need of the hour for a better tomorrow and prevention: Dr Anoop Misra
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