A new study that examines the mindsets of successful weight losers illustrates a trend in the industry in which companies take a holistic approach to the issue, a consultant says.
The potential anti-obesity effects of an extensively studied probiotic may occur via two distinct pathways, says a new study from China that deepens our understanding of the strain’s efficacy.
Twelve weeks of supplementation with a turmeric extract led to significant reductions in body weight for overweight but healthy people. The extract was also associated with improvements in mental health scores.
Supplementation with Lippia citriodora and Hibiscus sabdarrifa (Lc-Hs) extract decreases appetite in overweight and obese people, therefore reducing calorie intake, according to new research.
Supplementation with a proprietary combination of extracts from Bergamot orange and Tongkat Ali led to significant reductions in BMI in a 112-day study with obese people, showing the potential of the ingredient for weight management formulations.
A probiotic isolated from infants may decrease body weight and improve blood lipid levels and levels of pro-inflammatory markers, suggests a new study done in mice.
New health ingredients to watch in 2022 include hyaluronic acid, marigold, l-theanine, and ginseng, as consumers search for products that can support their eyes, mood and healthy ageing.
Lallemand Health Solutions’ are to reveal news of a ‘breakthrough’ study that is said to reinforce the brain-gut axis’ role in weight management via the use of a well-established probiotic.
Middle-aged obese people assigned to a low-calorie diet to promote weight loss may reap greater benefits with additional lutein supplementation, say findings from a double-blind, randomized controlled trial.
A combination of Clostridium cochlearium and Lactobacillus acidophilus may reduce obesity and improve glucose metabolism in lab mice fed a high fat (Western) diet, says a new study.
A combination of two Limosilactobacillus fermentum strains may reduce body weight gain, and the amount of fat in liver and adipose tissue, says a new study with lab mice.
Daily supplementation with an extract from Gynostemma pentaphyllum may reduce BMI, fat mass, and fat distribution in overweight and obese adults, compared to placebo, says a new study.
Companies are still seeing opportunities in developing supplements that address the evergreen needs of weight management and skin protection, even as consumers tighten their purse strings and spend more on hygiene and immune health supplements.
Supplements containing a flavonoid-rich extract from the plant Santa herba may reduce body weight and levels of the appetite hormone leptin, says a new study with overweight and obese women.
Eating chocolate in the morning may help burn body fat, decrease glucose levels, and improved microbiome health, thanks to the flavanol content, according to a new study.
Supplement firms are raising the bar to better understand the mechanism of actions of weight management and sports nutrition products, claims Indian contract research organisation Vedic Lifesciences.
Phynova's mulberry leaf extract 'Reducose' was able to suppress postprandial blood glucose and insulin spikes by more than 40% in a newly published clinical trial.
A new cross-sectional study has differentiated the gut microbiota of overweight and obese from that of lean subjects and determined its association with clinical variables and dietary intake.
Supplementation with a novel bacterium isolated from the human gut may counteract diet-induced obesity, insulin resistance, and inflammation, says a new study that creates “an incredible scientific opportunity”.
Norways’s Hofseth BioCare (HBC) has expanded its internation distribution deal for its salmon-derived portfolio of ingredients with IMCD, headquartered in the Netherlands.
The supplementation of caralluma fimbriata extract has been shown to reduce calorie intake, waist circumference, and weight loss in a 16-week study funded by Gencor Pacific.
Dietary supplementation with the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 may improve blood sugar levels in healthy overweight/obese adults, according to a new study from APC Microbiome Ireland.
COVID-19 conscious consumers are choosing supplements over medicine and searching for better stress and weight management solutions, according to a recent webinar hosted by PharmaLinea and Mintel.
Probiotics witnessed their biggest ever rise in online engagement in 2020 with weight management leading the charge as consumers looked for natural ways to stay healthy and avoid severe COVID-19.
Daily supplementation with a blend of polyphenol-rich extracts from grapefruit, grape, green tea, guarana and black carrot may improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) by over 5%, says a study using Fytexia’s Fiit-ns ingredient.
The global pandemic has heightened consumers’ concerns about their weight and ADM says this awareness is set to last. But what products will fit consumers' evolving demands?
Does it matter when you eat? A new study on elite cyclists says yes, with a cohort that ate only between late morning and early evening showing weight loss and loss of fat mass compared to others that ate throughout the day.
Data from a mouse study indicated that consumption of the non-viable bacterial strain may affect genes linked to fat accumulation and offer potential weight management benefits.
The global pandemic has caused the majority of consumers to exercise more and invest in their health. This, combined with the mega-trend for holistic wellness, will lead to an uptick in interest in sports nutrition with microbiome health benefits, says...
A cyclical keto diet and a a nutritionally balanced diet are equally effective at reducing body weight but a balanced diet is better for improving anaerobic and strength performance, according to a recent RCT involving healthy young men.
Supplementation of red chillies actives, capsaicinoids, is able to control appetite and weight, leading to decrease of 2.1% in body weight and 2.2% in BMI, according to a four-week RCT.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is linked to more than a doubling in the risk of developing dementia with the symptom being diagnosed around 7 years earlier in people with the gut issue, according to a new observational study.
Spanish researchers using a novel intestinal model have shed light on how some of the many compounds found in grape seed extract cause the release of hormones by the cells that line the gut. The findings could help in the development of more effective...
A US Food and Drug Administration study reveals that a number of the products it tested labeled as ‘bitter orange’ did not meet label claim for synephrine content and more than 10% contained undeclared synthetic ingredients.
Although genes do have some bearing on obesity risk, they are only one small element of a much wider picture so genetics-based advice alone has the propensity to do more harm than good, according a recent online conference hosted by the American Nutrition...
Genetically-tailored nutrition advice can be used in research and clinical practice to motivate greater long-term dietary change and adherence to dietary guidelines, according to a new randomised controlled trial.
The manufacturer says its new product, dubbed CSAT+, a blend of carob bean extracts, is showing promise in weight management and metabolic syndrome (MetS).
It is a new year, and for many that means a new diet. The ever-changing world of nutrition programs, dieting and wellness can be difficult to navigate.
With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, it's vital that you get your applications in soon. But which award should you apply for, and what are the key criteria for the categories? Our helpful video will...
French probiotic firm TargEDys is conducting an ongoing clinical trial to study the benefits of its probiotic strain on weight reduction in overweight subjects, as part of its ambition to help tackle the global obesity issue.
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.
Mice given curcumin and piperine while on a calorie restricted diet lost more fat than control group mice and exhibited significantly lower plasma inflammatory markers associated with obesity, according to researchers from Tufts University in Boston and...
The potential health benefits of prebiotics and probiotics are seemingly endless, with streams of data touting new mechanisms and pushing the boundaries of microbiome science. In this special edition video we ask a number of experts where they see the...
If predictions are true that the future of weight management is less about what to cut out and more about eating healthy foods, then manufacturers and consumers should consider adding more apples, pears and berries to meals, which new research suggest...