A diet is not just for January. Sure, the wagon-ride to a healthy
weight is a bumpy one and some won't manage to cling on. But global
government efforts to reduce the impact of the obesity crisis on
public health are ongoing,...
A combination of catechins, caffeine, capsaicin and tyrosine were
found to boost heat generation and energy expenditure without any
adverse effects on blood pressure or heart rate, says a new study
from Denmark.
Scandinavian Clinical Nutrition (SCN) has signed a 10-year research
grant agreement with the renowned Karolinska Institutet, which aims
to emulate similar academic-industry partnerships for
pharmaceuticals and boost credibility of...
The Federal Trade Commission announced settlements totalling $25mn
with four well-known weight-loss pill marketers, sending out
another warning to companies making unsubstantiated claims to
consumers.
Women who regularly consumed at least one serving of full-fat diary
every day gained about 30 per cent less weight than women who
didn't, says a study from Sweden.
Phytopharm and Unilever are expecting progress in their efforts to
develop products using the active extract of Hoodia gordonii in
2007, and report they are satisfied with efforts to address the
problem of ineffective weight-loss...
Low-glycemic products are only just gaining momentum, according to
Packaged Facts, which predicts that the glycemic-control angle will
be an ever more pressing consideration for marketers and
formulators in the coming years.
Resveratrol, the phenolic derivative found in red wine and certain
plants, may play a role in protecting against diabetes and obesity,
suggest the results of an animal study.
Recently declared a separate entity from parent Loders Croklaan and
with a new CEO at the helm, the Lipid Nutrition is aiming to grow
sales volumes by making its products attractive for food uses and
to extend geographically.
Berkem is promoting its coffee-derived Svetol ingredient for
functional food uses, communicating positive clinical findings on
weight loss that build on epidemiological data connecting the
well-loved beverage to health benefits.
A quarter of American adolescents regularly take multi-vitamin
supplements, says a new study, and these young people have
healthier diets and lifestyles than non-users.
Pharmachem has announced that the Food and Drug Administration has
been notified of structure function claims for weight control and
starch reduction for the company's Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer
ingredient.
Sabinsa Corporation has said it is taking legal action against DNP
International for allegedly infringing patents protecting the use
of its BioPerine and Forslean extracts.
The turkey's gone, except for the bits still wrapped up in the
fridge ready for sandwiches. So does that mean you're off scot-free
from the caloric carnage of Thanksgiving Day? Unfortunately,
nutritionists say "no".
Weight management was a topic on many people's lips at HIE in
Frankfurt last week, with a particular emphasis on satiety. But
while several satiety-boosting ingredients are grabbing industry
attention, are consumers ready for...
Carbery presented new developments in whey protein ingredients at
HIE in Frankfurt last week as it recognises they are increasingly
desirable for mainstream healthy products, not just the sports
nutrition and infant formula markets.
National Bioscience Corporation has received a weight loss patent
for its phyto-ingredient Aralox, which opens up possibilities for
exclusive marketing in the booming weight loss segment.
The omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), suppressed the
development of fat cells in vitro, and could lead to
reductions in body fat, US researchers have reported.
Bread enriched with lupin kernel flour at the expense of wheat
flour reduced energy intake and increased the feeling of fullness,
says new research from Australia that may have important
implications for weight management.
DSM is continuing to build its personalised nutrition capabilities
with its venturing arm making a €2m investment in IntegraGen, and a
collaboration with the French biotech to apply its genetic tests to
weight management products.
In a survey of 3,500 people, a University of Connecticut team
discerned that 34 percent of Americans trying to lose weight are
using supplements - an encouraging indicator for the dietary
supplement industry.
Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, extended survival
rates of mice and prevented the negative effects of high-calorie
diets, says a new study published in Nature.
The food and beverage industry must switch from "cheaper oils,
starches and sugars" to a healthier and more nutritional focus,
said the International Obesity Task Force, after startling new
estimates were released about...
Scottish snack company Paterson's has become the latest business to
target the growing trend towards healthier and more traditional
snacking with a new addition to its own-brand range of flavoured
oatcakes.
US-based New World Enterprizes has succeeded in gaining a European
patent for its Chocamine ingredient for appetite control and energy
building, which could help grow its presence in the burgeoning
weight management category.
A handful of almonds, a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants,
vitamin E and magnesium, may enhance the feeling of fullness in
people and aid weight management, suggests a new study.
Our plain-dwelling ancestors were big-time eaters of inulin-containing plants, and prebiotic consumption was significantly higher than today, an archaeologist told attendees at the 5th Orafti Research Conference in Boston.
Inulin and oligofructose could offer ways of stemming the tide of
obesity, or could change immune responses and protect against
potentially harmful infection, said prebiotic experts at Orafti's
5th Research Conference at Harvard...
DSM is acquiring Swedish ingredients firm Lipid Technologies
Provider (LTP) for €18m - a culmination of its initial investment
three years ago that will let it leverage LTP's technology for new
ingredients in weight management...
Nutraceutical Corporation is not giving up its fight for banned
herbal, ephedrine, and has filed a petition for rehearing in front
of the entire tenth circuit of the US Court of Appeals, following a
federal appeals court decision...
Lipid Nutrition is breaking out of the Loders Croklaan business
unit structure, becoming a private limited liability company in its
own right and operating as an independent entity within the Loders
Croklaan Group.
BioSerae has conducted a trial to assess its NeOpuntia extract of
prickly pear cactus on metabolic syndrome, which it expects to open
up new marketing avenues for the lipophilic ingredient.
A recent study props up the principle of low-carb high-protein
dieting - giving the low carb fad diets that pushed meat
consumption, such as the once fashionable Atkins diet, one last
laugh.
US-based Pharmachem Laboratories has signalled that it is stepping
up marketing of its StarchLite ingredient in Europe, with the
appointment of a specialist consultant.
The French government has launched the second phase of its
long-term initiative to combat rising obesity and promote healthier
eating, which includes campaigns to raise public awareness of
nutritional foods and the importance of taking...
Supplementing the diet of obese rodents with a compound found in
brown seaweed reduced weight by 10 per cent, and could be developed
as a natural extract to help fight the growing human obesity
epidemic, Japanese researchers told...
Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could prevent
weight and fat gain at times of the year when people are most
susceptible, as well as during the natural ageing process, says a
new study supported by Cognis.
A federal appeals court has overturned a Utah ruling that
challenged the FDA ban on products containing weight loss and
sports performance herbal ephedra, making it more unlikely than
ever that the US market for the ingredient will...
A risk assessment for the "conditionally essential nutrient",
carnitine, has been authored by the CRN, providing industry and
consumers with important information on safe dosage levels.
Dutch dairy firm Campina is aiming to reach critical mass in its
penetration of the North American functional and nutritional
ingredients sector, entering into a joint venture with Canada-based
Vitalus.
Laying the blame for a fatter world at the feet of the food
industry has become a convenient mistake, and until this is
recognized there is little chance of controlling the growing
obesity epidemic.
Operating losses are down at PacificHealth Laboratories in the
third quarter thanks to the sale of its sports drink brand
Accelerade - a relief for the company following a near cease of
operations in August 2005.
Phytonutrient supplier Sabinsa has been granted a US patent for its
weight management ingredient Garcitrin, thereby adding to the body
of knowledge surrounding the use of hydroxycitric acid compounds.
Natraceutical Group is purchasing French supplement maker
Laboratoires Forté Pharma - a move that propels it into the
lucrative finished production section and that is expected to boost
its turnover by more than 50 per cent.
Spices have benefits beyond giving flavour to foods and drinks, say
scientists from Holland and Canada, and could be considered as
'functional' ingredients in the struggle against obesity.
Clemson University has been granted $2m to create an endowed chair
in nutrigenomics to tackle obesity, but before an academic can be
appointed it must match the figure in industry funding in order to
demonstrate the project's...
Slendacor® is a synergistic, patented formulation of three standardized herbal extracts: turmeric (Curcuma longa), moringa (Moringa oleifera) and curry...
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