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.
Targeting the more than 15 million Americans using GLP-1 drugs, Nestlé Health Science launched a new web platform to provide nutritional support for individuals on their weight management journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A newly published review has outlined the mechanisms of action by which prebiotic, probiotic or synbiotic interventions can effectively support healthcare in cases of obesity and depression.
Red chili extract Capsifen supports weight management at low doses, reducing the likelihood of side effects, according to new research from Akay Natural Ingredients.
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,...
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.
At the recent Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, GLP-1 medications was a hot topic – with just about every panel receiving a question about the medication’s impact on the sector. While weight loss medications can present challenges for the industry,...
Eight weeks of supplementation with resistant starch may lead to an average weight loss of 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) and improve metabolic measures such as insulin resistance in overweight and obese people, says a new study.
PhytoGaia has expressed interest in conducting joint research in the use of multi-carotenoids for weight management, as well as building on existing evidence for product development.
The weight loss market is evolving, spurred by consumer consumption of rapid slim down fads but also the growing understanding that supplementing active lifestyles may be a more sustainable approach to keeping off the pounds.
SCFAs may protect healthy individuals against overweight and obesity, modulate cardiometabolic disease risk and contribute to sleep improvement, according to new research.
Astaxanthin supplementation combined with CrossFit exercise significantly improves adipokine function in men with obesity, mitigating complications and enhancing metabolic health, a new study concludes.
A new study from researchers in the USA and Australia investigated the effects of a diet supplement made from unripe avocado on glucose tolerance and cardiometabolic risk factors in obese adults.
An upcoming webinar will explore the exciting potential of probiotics for weight management, and will feature experts from BIOHM, Kaiviti Consulting, and Lumina Intelligence.
Biotech company Microphyt grows 15 different microalgae strains at industrial scale in a controlled loop photobioreactor in the south of France to tackle global health challenges like cognitive decline and metabolic disorders.
A seven-ingredient supplement resulted in significant weight and fat mass losses for overweight and/or obese participants. The clinical trial also found improvements in molecular markers of liver health and metabolism.
A meta-analysis and systematic review of available RCTs observes that dosages of over 3,000 mg/day of royal jelly supplementation significantly reduced body weight (BW) and BMI measures.
A new study suggests consuming insect protein slows weight gain and improves health status in obese mice. The findings are promising for humans, lead study author Kelly Swanson, interim director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences at the University...
Researchers have published the first pediatric obesity study to show that a synbiotic treatment, alongside diet and exercise advice, is associated with both changes in intestinal microbiota composition and decreases in BMI.
A probiotic candidate isolated from Korean angelica may may significantly reduce body weight and improve blood lipid levels for lab mice fed a high-fat (Western-style), says a new study.
With a strong backing of nine published studies highlighting the efficacy of Monteloeder’s entry for the NutraIngredients awards 'weight management ingredient of the year' category, the team reflects on the importance of the win for exposure...
The British Nutrition Foundation has reviewed how diet and supplements can help with managing menopausal symptoms, concluding that a Mediterranean diet has better scientific backing than supplements.
Probiotic supplementation was found to reduce weight gain and decrease accumulation of fat in the livers of lab mice fed a high-fat diet, according to a new study from the China Agricultural University in Beijing.
High-intensity functional training (HIFT) with astaxanthin supplementation for 12 weeks reduced circulatory lipid levels and improved the body composition of obese men in an recent Iranian study.
Three months of supplementation with a specific probiotic strain may reduce body fat levels, and improve body weight and BMI compared to placebo, says a new study from Korea.
Research suggests that a novel synbiotic supplement comprising Bacillus subtilis and L-alanyl-L-glutamine (Ala-Gln) can improve glucose parameters and generate weight loss in individuals with pre-diabetes.
France's TargEDys has signed an exclusive partnership with Germany’s SymbioPharm to market and distribute SymbioLife Satylia, a food supplement based on TargEDys’ next-generation probiotic Hafnia alvei HA4597.
Pharmative’s CSAT+ carob extract was found to significantly increase weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity in a study in mice, when paired with a reduced calorie diet.
The whole organism assay platform is helping companies explore novel ingredients for health and lifespan, weight management, cognitive health, muscle health, and more.
The slimming foods industry has welcomed the review of some EU composition requirements for total diet replacements (TDRs) but calls for further changes to protein requirements which it argues create 'serious sensory issues'.
A combination of two probiotic strains may decrease symptoms of food addiction and reduce binge eating after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, says a new study from Brazil.
With more than 12 million US households reportedly practicing intermittent fasting, a steady flow of supplements and apps have debuted that cater to this lifestyle.
Targeted supplementation with caffeine or Capsicum annuum (C. annuum) fruit powder increases metabolic activity and can quickly restore metabolic homeostasis where dysfunctions occur, according to a study from Australia.
Dietary supplementation with a specific Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain may significantly reduce body weight, BMI, and waist circumferences in the overweight/obese subjects, says a new study.
Herbalife has launched a new weight management product based on a fiber derived from prickly pear cactus. The ingredient has the backing of several placebo controlled human clinical trials.
Daily supplementation with a specific strain of Lactobacillus plantarum may help reduce body weight and a range of other measures including blood lipid levels and liver enzymes, says a new study with mice.
Obese children may benefit from a synbiotic combination of probiotics and a prebiotic, with 12 weeks of supplementation linked to significant decreases in body weight, BMI, and waist size.
Dietary supplementation with novel probiotics isolated from Korean kimchi may slash body weight and reduce abdominal fat in overweight people, says a new study from Korea.
