Weight management

Researchers leveraging Akkermansia know-how to accelerate probiotic candidate development

18-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Knowledge gleaned from the commercialization of Akkermansia muciniphila should lead to an accelerated path to market for a novel probiotic candidate for weight management, says the researcher behind both developments.

Slimbiotics expands into the US with new subsidiary

12-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Austrian start-up Slimbiotics has announced the creation of a new US subsidiary to focus on business development and sales across the Americas for its Kimere-derived weight management probiotics.

Paper highlights safety of some weight management ingredients

10-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With weight loss supplements under attack in several states, researchers rebut with science. The authors of a new paper examine the safety of six ingredients, a move they hope will encourage since-based decisions.

Vitafoods: Winning weight loss product with a difference

09-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Nutraingredients award-winning product LipiGO is only starting to bounce onto the weight loss scene but it hopes to bring a difference to market already “saturated with products.”

Keto diet may aid neurological diseases, researchers say

09-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Changes in eating habits can have a beneficial effect on the condition of our body, but also on the development and course of many diseases, researchers say.

NutraCast: How TikTok drives sales at the Vitamin Shoppe

06-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Recent surges in supplement sales continue to prove the massive and growing influence of TikTok. Riding on the coat tails of many of these trends are health and wellness stores like The Vitamin Shoppe.

Nutraingredients Awards 2022 - and the winners are...

06-May-2022 By Liza Laws

From start-ups to researchers as well as a range of nutrition heavy weights, this year’s Nutraingredients Awards was once again packed full of first-class entries, each one hoping to win one of our 17 coveted prizes.

Study of enzyme blend in aging gut model part of new R&D emphasis, manufacturer says

05-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Bio-Cat Inc. said a study on the effect of one of its enzyme blends on a model of the aging gut marks a new R&D direction at the company.

Menopause linked to excessive weight and higher risk of heart disease, study suggests

05-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Menopause leads to significant changes in women’s metabolism linked with excessive weight and a higher risk of heart disease, a study has found.

RCT supports plantarum probiotic’s anti-obesity effects

04-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with a novel probiotic isolated from Korean fermented foods may slash body weight and reduce abdominal fat in overweight people, says a new study from Korea.

Women’s health company bolsters fat IP portfolio with new SAM-e formula

20-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Bonafide, a company focused on healthcare products for women, has acquired the rights to an enhanced S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e) formulation. The company said the acquisition means it now has more than 50 issued or pending patents that it owns or has...

FitLife Brands on upward course but misstated financial results could dim picture

07-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Omaha-based supplement marketer FitLife Brands has reported promising full year revenue that comes with a serious caveat in that the company may need to restate its financial results going back to its 2019 fiscal year.

The war on obesity could be won by bacterium originally isolated from cheese, an expert says

07-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A bacterium originally used as a lactic ferment by the dairy industry and more recently as a probiotic could help win the war on obesity, an expert thinks.

Study reveals link between metabolic health and menopause

06-Apr-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Nutrition could be the key to restricting weight gain associated with menopause, a new study published as a pre-print in The Lancet has found.

From bench to bedside - the continuing journey of Akkermansia muciniphila

05-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A speaker at the recent Probiota conference held in Copenhagen from March 28- 30 explained to hundreds of delegates the importance of Akkermansia muciniphila and its exciting journey from mice to humans.

Gut microbiota changes for the better after eating red peppers, study finds

25-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Gut microbial structure and short-chain fatty acid levels are significantly altered by the consumption of capsaicin, the bioactive compound in chilli peppers, a study has found.

Trials set to start on tablets could replace expensive and invasive gastric surgery

21-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

A tablet that inflates in the stomach like a gastric balloon creating a feeling of fullness could be the future solution for tackling obesity without invasive or costly surgery.

Warning letter cites ephedra inclusion, 18 years after ban

16-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

A recent FDA warning letter includes a citation concerning the inclusion of ephedrine aklaloids, an ingredient that has been theoretically off the market for almost 20 years.

Could ‘vague & draconian’ NY State supplements ban extend beyond weight loss & body building?

16-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The vague language of a controversial bill in the State of New York that aims to restrict the sale of dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building could also encompass esports and creatine.

Sports studies need to evolve with changing market, expert says

04-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition research is adapting to a changing market with more studies being done on endpoints like recovery and healthy aging, a clinical trials expert said.

Enhanced AI platform generates personalised nutrition insights

04-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that will generate personalised nutritional advice based on individual health parameters and food purchasing habits.

No dieting silver bullets, expert says

03-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition products are often linked to certain diet plans, such as ketogenic diets, high protein/low fat approaches and others. A nutrition expert says the prosaic takeaway is that all of these have been shown to work, provided that consumers...

Adding Brazil nuts to diet helps the heart and aids weight loss, study finds

03-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Eating Brazil and cashew nuts can help improve body composition and endothelial health in women at risk of heart disease, a study has found.

Don’t call it a trend: How baobab is defining the fiber revolution

01-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

It’s been around for 200 million years, but the baobab tree has yet to make it to the mainstream. Compound Solutions said it is changing that with a new fiber offering.

Sabinsa introduces curcumin analogue ingredient rich in Calebin A

01-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Longtime turmeric purveyor Sabinsa has extended the product line for this venerable ingredient family with a new offering derived from a related species that is high in the compound Calebin A.

Intake of oral nutritional supplement increases body weight, BMI in elderly at risk of undernutrition – Meiji study

01-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of an oral nutritional supplement has shown to increase body weight and body mass index in elderly at risk of undernutrition.

Inflation to hit Herbalife’s growth as it comes out of pandemic sales hangover

25-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

Multi level marketing giant Herbalife has seen sales slow coming out of the pandemic and said that inflation will restrain growth in the coming year.

Hibiscus and lemon verbena extract show weight management potential: RCT

24-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Ahead of Expo West, Monteloeder releases study that demonstrates extracts from hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) may enhance satiety, suppress appetite and reduce cravings.

Immunity, analytical advances, and sleep: Themes and first speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

23-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already for a blockbuster opening session on microbiome modulation to boost immunity and improve COVID outcomes.

Prickly pear could help manage hyperglycaemia, review says

21-Feb-2022 By Liza Laws

Researchers have identified the prickly pear as a promising nutritional approach for managing sugar levels in the body in a review that assesses the evidence of the food’s metabolic benefits.

Nestle Health Science adds ‘new dimension’ to weight management services

21-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire weight management service, PronoKal (PnK) from investment company, Abac Capital, to “add a new dimension” to its weight management portfolio.

Londoners bought less junk food after ad ban but childhood obesity still up

18-Feb-2022 By Oliver Morrison

The controversial move to ban junk food adverts cut significant calories from the average Londoner’s diet, claims research.

Momentum builds for probiotics for weight management

15-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

As our understanding deepens of how the gut microbiota impacts metabolism and obesity, the market for probiotics to help manage weight is gaining momentum.

High protein, low carb, calorie restricted diets linked to positive gut outcomes, study asserts

11-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research has found significant positive shifts in gut microbiome makeup among subjects participating in a weight loss program with the most beneficial changes occurring in subjects who showed low diversity at the outset.

Successful losers show way forward for weight management sector

10-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

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.

Study unlocks dual action of probiotic BB-12’s weight management effects

07-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

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.

Sweeteners consumed during pregnancy may affect baby’s microbiome

03-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The new research underscores the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy.

Huhu grub’s nutritional profile places insect in alternative protein category

28-Jan-2022 By Will Chu

The Huhu grub has become the latest insect of interest as an alternative protein source as researchers highlight a protein content to rival common meats as well as a richness in essential minerals.

Replacing TAG oil with DAG oil can achieve greater weight reduction in overweight subjects - Meta-analysis

20-Jan-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

Diacylglycerol (DAG) oil can reduce body weight, body mass index, waist circumference and serum triacylglycerol (TAG) in people with glucose and lipid metabolism-related diseases, compared to those taking TAG oil, according to a meta-analysis of randomised...

Abbott launches ‘biowearables’ for self-monitoring of key nutritional health indicators

17-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Abbott is to launch a range of “consumer biowearables” that track glucose, ketone, and lactate levels in the body enabling users to continually monitor nutritional and general health.

Immune support plus: Expect formulations to broaden their benefit profiles, says ADM

14-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The future of the immune support category will include other benefits like sleep, stress management, and metabolic health anchored to the core immunity ingredients, according to experts from ingredients giant ADM.

Breast is best: Breastfeeding mums may benefit from improved cardiovascular health, study finds

14-Jan-2022 By Will Chu

Breastfeeding mums may have a lower risk of developing heart disease, stroke, or death from cardiovascular disease compared to those who do not breastfeed, a review suggests.

Nutrition not a factor for majority choosing sustainable diets, Arla survey reveals

11-Jan-2022 By Will Chu

Two thirds (66%) of people surveyed across Northern Europe do not view nutrition as part of a sustainable diet – a factor that could have unintended consequences for health, according to a survey.

Researchers hail hydrangea leaf extract potential in weight management

05-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Korean scientists maintain Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. leaf extract (WHS) has anti-obesity properties and represents a viable option to mitigate obesity, without provoking unpleasant side-effects.

Potential for mulberry leaf extract in preventing type 2 diabetes

20-Dec-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Nestle Health Science has launched a mulberry leaf supplement, Nutren GlucoSmart, that disrupts the digestion of carbohydrates to protect pre-diabetics from developing full blown type 2 diabetes.

Probiotics and synbiotics may play role in promoting children's growth, review suggests

16-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

An industry-academia-led review suggests that probiotics and synbiotics may improve child growth with strains Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota showing beneficial effects.

Super Bowl winner headlines program at Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022

14-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 returns in February as an in-person event. Located in sunny San Diego, the meeting will feature cutting-edge content from subject matter experts that will help companies succeed in this market sector that...

Time restricted eating over year-long study helped subjects cut fat, but they lost muscle, too

08-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

A long term study has shown that a time-restricted eating protocol helped strength-training participants lose weight and quell inflammation. But they lost muscle as well as fat, primarily because their testosterone levels were depressed.

Turmeric extracts may help with weight loss, inflammatory profiles, & mental health: Study

08-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

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.

Knee osteoarthritis and diet: Ketogenic meal replacements and exercise lead to reduced pain and weight loss

07-Dec-2021 By Gary Scattergood

Eighty per cent of knee osteoarthritis patients on a ketogenic low energy diet and exercise regime experienced improvements in pain and an average of 10 per cent in loss of body weight, a new trial has reported.