Weight management

Early Bird Deadline Is Tonight

Don't Miss Out: Probiota 2020 early bird tickets end today!

26-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

After its sell-out 2019 edition in Copenhagen, Probiota will be heading to Dublin in February 2020. Check out the key themes and outline agenda for the leading probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome event … and register now for the three-day festival of...

Belgian authorities recall fat-burner supplement

25-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

Belgium’s Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) is recalling a popular fat-burning supplement over concerns about the product’s caffeine content.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Nut fibre’s gut effect may explain its weight management properties: Study

25-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

Researchers are pointing to the effect of nut’s fibre content on the gut and rate of faecal excretion as reasons the food’s consumption is linked to less weight gain and lower obesity risk.

Taiyo extends appetite-control fibre-enriched drinks portfolio

24-Sep-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Taiyo is launching a new 'functional cola' offering a popular everyday flavour with added dietary fibre scientifically shown to help weight loss.

New gut-brain connection discovery helps explain overeating

29-Aug-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

A previously unknown gut-brain connection revealed in mice could help explain why humans continue eating and gain weight.

OptiBiotix reinforce CholBiome stamp in Eastern Europe with Velinoff Pharma deal

14-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix Health’s Eastern European interest gains further tract as the firm is to leverage an existing deal with Bulgarian company Velinoff Pharma to increase market exposure to its probiotic CholBiome.

Algae omega-3 oil among foods produced in industry-academia metabolic syndrome pact

09-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Biotech firms are reaping the rewards of a project looking into foods tackling metabolic syndrome resulting in products like microalgae, omega-3 and antioxidant-infused juices and algae-derived omega 3 oil.

ASA rules fat-burning supplement claims breach advertising code

01-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules that claims made about the green tea extract contained in a weight management supplement are misleading and unsubstantiated.

Coffee to curb obesity? Research links caffeine to brown fat stimulation

26-Jun-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Scientists have discovered a link between drinking a cup of coffee and the stimulation of 'brown fat', the body's own fat-fighting defences, which they say could be the key to tackling obesity and diabetes.

Optiobiotix’s SlimBiome deal with Agropur leads nutrition negotiation round up

24-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Optiobiotix leads the way in Nutraingredient’s round-up of the latest deals struck this month as the UK-based firm grants another licence for its SlimBiome weight management technology to Agropur.

German drug authority approves first herbal weight control remedy

12-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Bladderwrack seaweed powder in tablet form becomes the first traditional herbal accompaniment approved by German authorities who deem the remedy suitable as part of a diet for weight loss.

Commercial omega-3 harvesting expansion triggers Calanus’ €18m facility investment

06-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Norwegian biomarine company Calanus is to invest in a new production facility in anticipation of an increase in demand for the company's Calanus finmarchicus products.

Optibiotix probiotic gathers commercial momentum with hypertension deal

23-May-2019 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix Health continues the profitable drive of its Lactobacillus plantarum (LPLDL) probiotic strain in a license agreement with Nutrilinea for its use as a food supplement ingredient to help reduce high blood pressure.

New products in infant nutrition sift through limited number of ingredients

15-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

The infant nutrition market is characterized by few new ingredients, but lots of new players, according to information shared at a recent event hosted by ingredient supplier DSM.

And the winners of the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 are...

Revealed: Find out who won at the NutraIngredients Awards 2019

09-May-2019 By Nathan Gray

More than 270 industry leaders helped 34 finalists in 12 categories to celebrate success and innovation across the nutrition and wellness industry … as the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 shone a light on nutrition’s brightest stars.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019: And the finalists are…

08-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019... the winners will be announced at our awards evening in New Orleans on June 3rd.

WHO reveals high levels of severe obesity and missed breastfeeding targets

30-Apr-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Progress on tackling the childhood obesity crisis and increasing breastfeeding has been slow and inconsistent throughout Europe, according to studies released at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, UK.

Study finds ‘healthy’ kids snacks could be contributing to growing obesity crisis

09-Apr-2019 By Gill Hyslop

Scottish research has revealed that a raft of seemingly ‘healthy’ snacks aimed at UK children are less healthy than claimed.

Calanus backs Norway’s decision allowing commercial harvesting of omega-3 rich zooplankton

03-Apr-2019 By Will Chu

The Norwegian Government is to allow commercial harvesting of Calanus finmarchicus, an ecologically sustainable omega-3 fatty acid source found in huge quantities in the Norwegian Sea.

Optimising appetite: Probiotic startup exploits gut-brain link to 'retrain' the obese and malnourished

25-Mar-2019 By Nikki Cutler

A trio of biotech experts from France have developed a probiotic start-up company which aims to utilise the gut-brain axis to retrain the appetite of both obese and malnourished patients.

Green light for green tea as study links its potency to lower obesity risk

19-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

The anti-inflammatory polyphenols found in green tea may be responsible for lowering the risk of obesity, specifically focusing on inflammation that has its origins in the host gut.

Seven key supplement trends from Expo West 2019

12-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked and we took photos, and here’s our list of 7 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2019 in Anaheim.

New studies uncover probiotics' influence on sperm quality, say researchers

04-Mar-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Recent studies revealing a probiotic's ability to manage male sub-fertility with co-existing chronic pain and obesity, will significantly boost scientific interest in probiotics for infertility treatment, researchers revealed during the recent Probiota...

No adverse effects: Sweetener review suggests no gut health link

27-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

Two European studies both conclude that low calorie sweeteners are safe at currently approved levels backed by all major international food safety and health regulatory authorities.

UK firm convicted of illegally selling DNP-containing fat burner tablets

25-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

A UK-based company that distributed illegal "fat-burner" tablets containing 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) has been prosecuted in the country’s courts bringing an end to the firm’s online retail operations.

Hot Right Now: Morbid obesity in vegetarianism, hemp-derived omega-3, and steroid controversy among our hottest stories on social media

14-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

What's been trending on social media this past month? A $10m donation from Blackmores, higher obesity risk in Indian vegetarians, anabolic steroids in Aussie and Kiwi sports supplements, and more.

Eroding trust? New report looks to fight declining confidence in nutrition science

13-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

A report outlines a series of recommendations that attempt to address the decline in public trust regarding nutritional science and the expanding variety of information sources.

Food and mood: Study showcases how losing weight could ease symptoms of depression

12-Feb-2019 By RJ Whitehead

Dieting can reduce depression, an analysis of Australian data has found, strengthening the emerging link between despondence and obesity.

New understanding: Fibre polymers change gut environment by aggregation, mouse study suggests

11-Feb-2019 By Nathan Gray

Large fibre polymers can physically influence our gut environment – and the rates at which foods, nutrients and drugs are absorbed – by causing solid particles to group together, say researchers.

Dietitian's view: Should celeb Instagram ads be banned?

08-Feb-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Celebrity-endorsements on social media could be exacerbating our nationwide rise in diet deficiencies, an expert has said in response to a doctor's call to ban all celeb social media ads for diet products.

Growing industry calls to Irish Government for VAT supplement hike rethink

05-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

Growing dislike for Ireland’s plans to tax vitamins, minerals, probiotics and fish oils continued this week as the country’s largest retail industry body called on the Government to review the VAT hike.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Google updates policies to ban app supplement substance promotions

25-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

Google has updated its developer policy that blocks apps promoting or selling ‘unapproved substances’ contained in food supplements as part of the search engine’s drive to encourage responsible innovation.

SternLife tap into ketogenic nutrition trend with new product range

24-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

Nutritional goods developer Sternlife have made available a trio of products designed to fit into the lifestyles of those following the ketogenic diet that emphasises fat intake while restricting carbs.

Peek Inside: Probiota 2019 - Copenhagen

EC: ‘Prediction & prevention’ on the agenda in future EU microbiome-based projects

15-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

The shift from a ‘diagnose and treat’ mind-set to a ‘predict and prevent’ approach is making rapid gains in the food and nutrition industry as consumers look to innovation to make better dietary and nutritional decisions.

Review reiterates fibre’s prebiotic benefits in warding off stroke and diabetes

11-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

A Lancet review links high intake of fibre and whole grains with a reduced risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer in research that highlights missed fibre targets of populations worldwide.

Don't dine with the stars: Worst fad diets of 2018 revealed

07-Jan-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Experts from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) have revealed five of the ‘wildest’ diet fads they’ve come across over the last year to help consumers avoid them in 2019.

OptiBiotix Health inks Indian deal with Zeon for microbiome product SlimBiome

07-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix Health has entered a manufacturing and supply deal with Zeon Lifesciences, in which the two firms will share profits of Optibiotix’s microbiome-based weight management technology.

New report supports chromium picolinate’s weight management benefits

02-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

A new review of published studies argues that the trace mineral chromium picolinate may have an edge over other popular weight management ingredients because it helps users preserve lean body mass.

Still feeling festive? Research warns of Christmas cholesterol spike

02-Jan-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Indulgent Christmas food can boost cholesterol levels by 20%, according to a new study of 25,000 Danes.

What will be big in 2019? NutraIngredients predicts top industry drivers

21-Dec-2018 By Nathan Gray, Nikki Cutler & Will Chu

As we boldly begin our march into 2019, it’s time for the NutraIngredients editors to get out our crystal balls and predict the hottest trends in the European health and wellness space for the year ahead. What’s in store for 2019?

Exercising to lose weight? Don't bother, article asserts

17-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

Exercise programs have many benefits, but helping participants to lose weight is not among them, according to a review article published in the journal of a private physicians organization.

Fibre augmentation: Are food labels missing an ‘F’ word?

07-Dec-2018 By Nikki Cutler

Fibre must join the front of pack nutritional guide as populations throughout Europe are in need of “fibre augmentation”, according to a food and nutrition expert.

Personalised nutrition: Bringing sleep patterns into diet plans

29-Nov-2018 By Nikki Cutler

The timings of our meals effect our ability to lose weight so the integration of sleep rhythm data would help to build more effective personalised diet guides, experts have said.

Balanced days vs balanced meals: The new way to diet?

28-Nov-2018 By Nikki Cutler

Diet plans need to advise according to balanced daily intake as opposed to balanced meals, experts have said.

FrieslandCampina’s GOS may shore up ‘leaky gut’ in the obese, study finds

20-Nov-2018 By Will Chu

An ingredient used in infant formula may support the intestinal barrier in preventing harmful compounds from entering the bloodstream by increasing beneficial bacteria numbers in the gut.

Top 10 myths of health and nutrition (and the facts behind them)

20-Nov-2018 By Nikki Cutler

From 'detox' and alkaline diets, to vitamin efficacy and use of protein, we've compiled a list of the top health and nutrition myths that gal experts in the field.

NutraIngredients speaks to nutritionist to find out what deficiencies people are risking when following on-trend diets, and what they must do to stay healthy.