Weight management

Dietary CoQ10 lowers risk of new-onset hypertension: Study

04-Sep-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Moderate, long-term dietary intake of CoQ10 may protect against the new onset of hypertension, while excessive consumption can increase the risk of the condition.

Synbiotic supplementation raises resting energy expenditure in overweight adults – Ezaki Glico study

04-Sep-2024 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of a synbiotic has shown to increase resting energy expenditure in overweight or mildly obese adults, according to a clinical trial funded by Japan confectionery company Ezaki Glico.

Probiota 2025: Early bird discount end this month!

03-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

With expert speakers confirmed from Ani Biome, the Lawson Health Research Institute, Örebro University, ETH Zurich, dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, IFF, Morinaga, Kerry, and more, the upcoming Probiota 2025 is not to be missed.

Dietitians strongly believe in probiotic & prebiotic benefits, says new survey, but need more guidance

02-Sep-2024 By Matt Chittock

Over 90% of dietitians surveyed in a recent study believed probiotics and prebiotics have a place in nutritional practice and that fermented foods with live microbial cultures should be part of food-based dietary guidelines.

Probiotic supplement may slash BMI and body weight, improve heart health: RCT

28-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium lactis probiotic strain may significantly decrease body fat, leg fat and BMI in obese women, says a new study from Korea.

NPD Launchpad August 2024: Fresh flavors, women’s health and adaptogens

28-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

New flavors and special editions are key this month, as August sees brands cater to a wide range of wellness needs—from hormonal support and cognitive enhancement to digestive health and high-protein convenience.

Attack of ‘Ozempic skin’

20-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

America’s obesity epidemic is raging on, and many are finding success in GLP-1 medications. While the meds solve one problem, users are finding that it is creating another.

Deadline for entry is 18th October 2024!

Got groundbreaking microbiome-related research to shout about? Probiota wants to hear from you!

15-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Synbiotic may improve energy balance, offer anti-obesity effects: Study

14-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of a specific Bifidobacterium strain and a prebiotic fiber may improve resting energy expenditure and energy balance, known to be a major factor of obesity, says a new study.

January AI adds next-level digital twin app for food companies

09-Aug-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Precision health company January AI is expanding its artificial intelligence offering with digital twin technologies to quickly advance product development in the food industry.

ADM aims to put clients on the podium with trend-setting solutions

05-Aug-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

As the Olympics take center stage, ADM has revealed its line-up of active nutrition concepts set to tap into trends for gut health focused sports nutrition, rapid rehydration, esports, health-boosting flavor powders and more.

Gut approach: Morinaga Milk spotlights probiotic strain’s efficacy in counteracting obesity and age-related metabolic issues

05-Aug-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Morinaga Milk Industry zeroed in on the weight management efficacies of Bifidobacterium breve B-3 (B. breve B-3) probiotic strain, and its potential for preventing age-related metabolic issues, at the Growth Asia Summit 2024.

Can a peptide induce weight loss in dogs?

01-Aug-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A recently identified peptide holds promise for weight management in companion animals in a market that has few tools to combat obesity.

Omega-3 aids muscle recovery among overweight males after intense exercise – RCT

31-Jul-2024 By Audrey Yow

Omega-3 can reduce muscle soreness and inflammation among untrained overweight males after intense exercise, say researchers.

Study: AI-assisted personalized diet program supports weight loss and gut microbiome health

23-Jul-2024 By Lisa Buckingham

A personalized dietary and lifestyle program positively impacted the gut microbiome and demonstrated significant associations between gut microbial changes and weight loss, according to a recent study sponsored by Digbi Health.

Japanese citrus extract may exert prebiotic activity: Mouse data

17-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

An ethanolic extract from the peel of a Japanese citrus fruit may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota of lab mice fed a high fat diet and may lower the animals’ body weight, says a new study from Taiwan.

Cornelian cherry improves cardiometabolic outcomes: Study

15-Jul-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Supplementation with cornelian cherry may impact diverse cardiometabolic risk factors among individuals considered to be at high risk, according to a new study.

Supergut’s Marc Washington on ‘Ozempic era’ opportunity

11-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 in Salt Lake City highlighted many of the innovations happening in the prebiotics space, including how GLP-1s are impacting the category.

Slimbiotics enters Israel with SUPCS collaboration

01-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Austria-based Slimbiotics GmbH has announces a strategic collaboration with Israeli distributor SUPCS to expand into the Israeli market.

‘Truly a fantastic experience!’: Save the date for Probiota 2025

27-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Described by one recent attendee as “THE microbiome research & business development event to go to in Europe”, NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the dates for Probiota 2025.

Probiotic blend reduces body fat, BMI: Study

26-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A probiotic blend consisting of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BEPC22 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BELP53 has been found to reduce body fat percentage, weight and BMI in a new placebo-controlled trial.

Synbiotics may help regulate lipid metabolism: Study

13-Jun-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

The use of a synbiotic supplement helped to modulate miRNA expression and therefore lipid metabolism, according to a recent study. This modulation was observed in participants suffering from dyslipidemia, a metabolic disorder with abnormal blood lipid...

Common cultivated mushroom key to fat-trapping ingredient new to U.S. market

10-Jun-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Found in more than 40 products in Europe, H20Slim, a natural mushroom-based weight management ingredient that traps unwanted fat, is now available in the United States.

Fibre from resistant starch may aid weight loss via gut microbiota modulation – RCT

10-Jun-2024 By Audrey Yow

Resistant starch intake has been shown to aid weight loss among obese individuals via modulation of the gut microbiota, a new trial has reported.

Beneo’s isomaltulose may boost GLP-1 release in overweight people: Study

06-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Formulating snacks with Beneo’s Palatinose (isomaltulose) may significantly increase levels of key hunger hormones, such as GLP-1 and PYY, says a new study from Berlin.

White kidney bean extract may promote body weight and fat loss: RCT

05-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

An extract from white kidney bean may slash body weight, fat mass, and waist and hip circumference in overweight and moderately obese people, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Why did TikTok ban muscle-building products on its platform?

04-Jun-2024 By Danielle Masterson

According to one attorney, “Protein shakes, protein powders, arguably even protein bars that are advertised for muscle building” could be off limits on TikTok.

NPD launchpad May 2024: Vitafoods Edition

31-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

New product launches on show at Vitafoods in Geneva highlighted the importance of format differentiation.

Phynova study reveals 'real meal' blood sugar benefits with low dose Reducose

31-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The blood sugar control supplement Reducose works at low doses in ‘real meal’ conditions, according to new data from Phynova.

Precision nutrition could be key to improving global cardiometabolic health

30-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Technology advances in precision nutrition could be the key to improving global cardiometabolic health, according to experts at the Future of Nutrition Summit at Vitafoods Europe.

Studies support paraxanthine’s cognitive and hunger-reducing effects

29-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The science supporting the potential health benefits of the caffeine metabolite paraxanthine continues to grow with a new study showing it outperforms caffeine for mental stamina and accuracy before and after exercise.

Vit D and probiotic juice supports metabolic health in obesity

13-May-2024 By Matt Chittock

A new study suggests vitamin D3 and probiotic-enriched orange juice decreases body weight, blood lipids and arterial blood pressure in high-cardiometabolic-risk patients on a Westernized diet.

Zoe hails personalized nutrition trial success, results come under scrutiny

10-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Zoe has announced the results of its long-awaited trial comparing its personalized dietary program (PDP) to standard healthcare advice, but the publication has drawn criticism over methodology and results.

Prebiotics: What are they, what are the different types, and what is their future?

10-May-2024 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Prebiotics are a unique part of the gut health trend. How are prebiotics used in food and how is regulation impacting the sector? The so-called Father of Prebiotics weighs in.

Novel test could pave way for personalized nutrition in obese children

09-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A new study reports that obese children have lower quantities of certain Bifidobacterium species and essential branched-chain amino acids, opening the door for new opportunities in personalized nutrition interventions.

GABA supplementation may improve emotional health in overweight women

08-May-2024 By Claudia Adrien

New research suggests that supplementation with neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) could improve emotional wellbeing, sleep patterns and heart rate in sedentary overweight women who partake in temporary exercise.

NutraCast: Biohacking cellular health via supplements that mimic fasting

26-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

There is a wide array of clinical benefits of fasting such as improved mood and cognition, balanced immune responses, enhanced energy, improvements in heart and metabolic health, weight management and more. But anyone who has fasted knows that it can...

Pioneering plant extracts in the running for NI Awards

19-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The 2024 NutraIngredients award finalists in the Botanical Product of the Year category are utilizing all the plant kingdom has to offer, catering to areas of sleep, women’s health and weight management.

Lactiplantibacillus probiotic may support weight management: Study

18-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new study has reported that adults administered a daily probiotic supplement had significantly reduced body fat mass and percentages following a 12-week intervention.

Gut microbiota profile could be key to better anti-obesity treatment: China study

16-Apr-2024 By Cheryl Marie Tay

Assessing obese individuals’ gut microbiota profiles could lead to a more comprehensive understanding of obesity and how to treat those suffering from the condition, according to researchers in China.

NutraCast: Metabolism tracking with Lumen

12-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

We track our steps, our sleep, our cycles and so much more—so why not track our metabolism? While research shows that a healthy metabolism is crucial for a healthier and longer life, it’s not always easy to track. Healthtech company Lumen is hoping to...

Microphyt explores microalgae for weight management, identifies side benefits

10-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A microalgae extract produced by French biotech company Microphyt may not directly promote fat loss as hypothesized, but it could help overweight women with some of the pain points of exercise, according to a recently published study.

Akay Natural Ingredients study: Low-dose chili extract effective in weight management

22-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Red chili extract Capsifen supports weight management at low doses, reducing the likelihood of side effects, according to new research from Akay Natural Ingredients.

Morinaga Bifidobacterium probiotic shows promise for weight management: Study

22-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

Consumption of a probiotic containing B. longum BB536 and B. breve MCC1274A led to significant reductions in abdominal visceral fat and serum triglyceride levels in both healthy and overweight adults, according to a new study.

Science shorts: Latest findings on benefits of probiotics, extra virgin olive oil on obesity

22-Mar-2024 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research on the benefits of probiotics and extra virgin olive in overweight and obese individuals, including L. bulgaricus's effects in lowering blood triglyceride levels in overweight individuals,...

2024 Expo West trend spotting with SPINS: Algal omega-3, greens, sleep, kids and more

21-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Natural Products Expo West is always a launch pad for brands, so we walked the supplement aisles with Scott Dicker from market research firm SPINS to pick out some key trends and newsworthy topics.

Synbiotics could combat weight gain induced by antipsychotics

20-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Synbiotics, the combination of probiotics and prebiotics, may reduce weight gain attributed to antipsychotic medication, according to a review published in the journal Translational Psychiatry.

DSM i-Health partners with Slimbiotics for metabolic health probiotics

14-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Austrian start-up Slimbiotics is partnering with DSM i-Health to distribute its metabolic health probiotics in the North American and Chinese markets.

Probiotic L. bulgaricus may not help with weight loss but could decrease blood triglyceride levels – new trial

13-Mar-2024 By Audrey Yow

Supplementation with the probiotic L. bulgaricus may not be helpful for losing weight, but it has the potential to decrease blood triglyceride levels, a new trial has reported.

Probiotics shown to improve BMI, inflammation in obese teens – meta-analysis

12-Mar-2024 By Tingmin Koe

A meta-analysis conducted by China researchers found that probiotic supplementation could improve body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose, and reduce inflammation among obese and overweight teenagers.