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More Black adults who are watching their diet are doing so for health reasons, not to lose weight, according to the latest research from Mintel. In fact, 56% of Black adults are dieting to lose weight, compared to 63% of White adults, 57% of Asian adults and 54% of Hispanic adults. Read More »

While low carb may have been one of the hottest diet fads of all time, it’s high protein that’s long been the winner in the war on weight. Read More »

Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber derived from the cell walls of algae, bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and plants. It is commonly used for its cholesterol-lowering effects. Beta-glucans have also been used to treat diabetes and for weight loss. Read More »

FDA has warned consumers about counterfeit products respresented as ExtenZe, a dietary supplement for male sexual enhancement. Read More »

Gaspari Nutrition, Lakewood, NJ, has released Phenorex, a weight loss supplement that contains Advantra Z, a patented bitter orange extract. According to the company, Phenorex increases thermogenesis, which elevates the metabolic rate to burn fat, an… Read More »

Nutritional Earth has launched ResLina, a resveratrol dietary supplement in capsule form that contains 99% high purity Resvida trans-resveratrol, muscadine grape seed extract and organic spirulina. This patent-pending plant supplement is designed to… Read More »

Responding to a fresh batch of claims opinions, groups reiterate concerns regarding EFSA’s evaluation process. Read More »

The global market for L-carnitine is forecast to reach $127.7 million by the year 2017, driven by rising consumer concerns about weight management, health related issues and importance of healthy, functional foods, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA). Read More »

BarnDad Innovation Nutrition, a division of Angle Foods, has launched Ultra Fiber DX, which features a shrink sleeve label printed on RB Dwyer Group’s IVCO (Infinitely Variable Cylinder Offset) web press. The “8-layer soluble and insolubl… Read More »

Research published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry indicates that Artinia, a novel chitin-glucan fiber ingredient from Stratum Nutrition, may suppress weight gain/fat deposition and improve glucose tolerance. The study examine… Read More »

A review of more than a dozen studies, published in the March issue of Nutrition Journal, has concluded that Phase 2 Carb Controller, a proprietary extract of the white bean from Pharmachem, has the potential to induce weight loss and reduce… Read More »

The European Food Safety Authority’s NDA Panel dealing with dietetic products, nutrition and allergies has published its fourth series of “general function” Article 13 health claims proposed for use on food products. Read More »