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Capsaicin-Fenugreek Complex Linked to Weight Reduction, Appetite Improvements

The supplement formulation, Capsifen, was linked to significant drops in body weight, w/h ratio, and BMI, along with improvements in eating behavior.

07.22.21

Culturelle Probiotic Targets Metabolic Health and Weight Management

ADM’s proprietary strain, BPL1, has been shown to reduce visceral fat and attenuate biomarkers related to weight management.

07.22.21

Sweegen’s Bestevia Rebaudioside M Approved In Europe

The company will commercialize the non-GMO, high-purity sweetener in its manufacturing facility in England.

07.15.21

Asiros Nordic Launches Prebiotic Maltodextrin Alternative

Berry Shield Juice Powders reduce clumping and eliminate the need for maltodextrin in juice powders.

07.06.21

Daily Supplementation with Probiotic Blend Linked to Weight Loss

The multi-strain supplement, Lab4P, showed significant results in 70 overweight participants.

07.01.21

Better Juice Raises $8 Million in Seed Round Investment

The company’s enzymatic technology can convert 80% of all sugars from juices.

06.24.21

Vedic Lifesciences Discusses Impact of Pandemic on Research to Date

The India-based CRO discussed keeping up with trends in weight management and sports nutrition in contract research despite recent challenges.

06.24.21

Medifast Survey Breaks Down Overall Health Goal Trends in the U.S.

Levels of motivation tracked across 2020-2021 revealed cause for optimism about how motivated U.S. adults are to improve their health and feel better.

06.17.21

OmniActive Announces Publication of Four New Studies on Its Ingredients

The recent science in weight management, eye health, energy, and cognition categories was presented at the most recent American Society of Nutrition Conference.

06.17.21

Healthy Beverage Market Appeals to Range of Consumer Demands

A marriage of convenience and nutrition propels healthy drinks segment.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 06.02.21

Epidemiological Study Finds Vegetarians Have Healthier Biomarker Profiles than Meat-Eaters

This trend applied to adults of any age and weight, which was unaffected by smoking and alcohol consumption, according to data from over 177,000 U.K. adults.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.18.21

Six Unhealthy Eating Behaviors Have Spiked Since COVID-19, Study Finds

Of most concern, the researchers probing into COVID-19 impacts discovered a slight increase in eating disorders.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.30.21

Lonza’s Carniking Premix Shown to Improve Protein Turnover and Energy Expenditure in Dogs

The new study builds on previous research showing L-carnitine can benefit exercise recovery and body composition.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.28.21

Study Finds People With Obesity are More Responsive To Food Marketing – Until Their Weight Drops

The responsiveness was measured based on the effects that branding, advertising, and packaging which framed foods as “healthy” had on participants’ perceptions.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.14.21

CGA-7 Green Coffee Extract by Vidya Herbs Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status

The coffee extract, formulated for metabolic health benefits, is now primed for the U.S. market.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.09.21

Omniactive's Capsimax Shown to Support Weight Management through Increased Metabolic Rate

Researchers observed robust and significant changes in resting energy expenditure following supplementation.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.06.21

NSF/Harvard Study Finds Deterenol, Other Stimulants in Sports & Weight Loss Supplements

Seventeen commercially-available brands were selected for analysis because they listed at least one prohibited stimulant.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.29.21

Advanced Dermatology Study Reveals Health Habits During the Pandemic

According to 2,022 American adults, unhealthy habits are primarily being fueled by emotional tolls such as stress and anxiety.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.25.21

Gains in Abdominal Fat During Menopause Tied to Heart Disease Risk

This newfound heart disease risk factor was significant even in women who stayed the same weight, the authors of a recently-published study said.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.25.21

Post COVID-19: A New World of Health & Nutrition Opportunities

The pandemic has reshuffled consumer health priorities, and reshaped wellness markets for the foreseeable future.

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 03.22.21

Study Suggests Added Sugars Can Double Liver Fat Production

The findings support evidence for mechanisms behind which diabetes and fatty liver may develop.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.19.21

Whole Grains Evidenced to Change Gut Microbiota and Potentially Improve Liver Health

The cross-comparison between whole and refined grain interventions furthers understanding of the role whole grains have in metabolic health.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.19.21

Following the Ascent of Alternative Proteins

As the protein palate of global consumers turns greener, concerted efforts to create nutritionally optimized, appealing options abound.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.03.21

Exploring a high fiber and protein solution that promotes satiety and helps with weight management.

Nutralliance is pleased to offer FenuLean™ flakes for use in a multitude of applications.

Clinical Trial Finds Metabolic Benefits for Polyphenols Formula

The placebo-controlled study found significant improvements in subjective quality of life assessments, body weight, and waist size.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.23.21

PLT Health Solutions Granted Expanded License for Weight Management Ingredient from Health Canada

New claims for Slendacor include claims related to healthy weight loss and support for healthy cholesterol and triglycerides.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.17.21

Gencor Announces Positive Results on ActivAMP Body Composition Study

Significant reductions in visceral fat in men, and gynoid fat in women, were achieved after 16 weeks of supplementation.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.08.21

Kate Farms Announces User Survey with Positive Findings on Formulas

The plant-based formulas were noted for improved tolerance, weight gain, and adherence in pediatric users.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.02.21

NIH Study Compares Low-Fat, Plant-Based to Low-Carb, Animal-Based Diet

Ketogenic and plant-based diets each have unique short-term advantages, the researchers concluded.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.21.21

Cardiovascular Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Research | Weight Management/Weight Loss

Botanical Research: Botanicals & Immunity, Kava Challenges, Turmeric Therapeutics and More

AHPA compiles recent research on botanicals and plant compounds published in peer-reviewed journals.

By Holly Johnson, PhD, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 01.19.21

Short Term Low-Carb Diet Linked to Remission of Type 2 Diabetes

While most benefits diminished within a year, researchers point to this eating pattern as a possible therapy.

01.18.21

Brown Fat Associated with Reductions in Chronic Disease Risk

A study of 50,000 people highlighted that this clinical target is well worth investigating in the field of nutrition.

01.15.21

Researchers Identify Microbes Which Could Benefit Type 2 Diabetes

Certain strains are linked to lower BMI, while others appear to beneficially modulate glucose response, lipids, and mitochondrial health in the liver.

01.08.21

New Blood Vessel Cells Implicated in Obesity-Related Chronic Inflammation

This metabolic discovery could lead to new obesity treatment methods.

01.07.21

High-Protein Meal Replacement Improves Exercise Metabolism Compared to Standard Breakfast

The authors observed significant differences in fat oxidation, hunger suppression, and metabolic profile post-exercise.

01.05.21

Different forms of Sugar Have Ranging Impacts on Hunger-Suppressing Hormones

A study on young adults found that drinks containing sucrose had less of an appetite suppression than those who drank glucose.

12.22.20

FDA Warns Against Male Enhancement and Weight Loss Products Sold Online

The agency reported on a list of nearly 50 products which contain potentially dangerous drug ingredients.

12.18.20

Obesity Shown to Heighten Cancer Risk by Impairing Immune Function

A new in vitro study showed that cancer cells outcompete immune cells for fuel when mice were exposed to a high-fat diet.

12.17.20

Low Vitamin D is Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

While the pathogenesis of sleep apnea is not well understood, it’s possible that the link has to do with inflammation, oxidative stress, energy metabolism, and endocrine regulation.

12.09.20

FMCG Gurus Discusses 2021 Food, Beverage, and Supplement Trends

Following a tumultuous and turbulent 2020, many of the new attitudes and behaviors surrounding nutrition will carry on into the new year.

12.07.20

Getting Ahead of the Curve: The Exercise as Medicine Movement

A reimagining of health offers brands a fresh opportunity to tailor product forms, messages, and multi-functional solutions for consumers.

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 12.04.20

Sweetness Evidenced To Reduce Hunger, Regardless of Energy Content

Whether or not a sweet-tasting drink contained caloric energy, it made participants eat less, and altered their physiological responses to food.

11.24.20

Younger Consumers Aren’t Averse to Dietary Fats

Long-stigmatized, consumers under the age of 44 aren’t as wary about dietary fat, and often seek out healthy fats compared to older consumers.

11.18.20

Craving Fats and Sugars? It Might Be Your Genes

NIH researchers discovered a gene in mice associated with stronger cravings for fatty foods and sugars.

11.11.20

Study Elucidates Height and BMI Gaps Caused by Poor Nutrition

There was a 20 cm height gap between 19-year-olds in the tallest and shortest nations.

11.10.20

Vitamin A Shown to Boost Fat Burning in Cold Conditions

Cold ambient temperatures increase vitamin A levels in mice, which helps convert ‘bad’ white adipose tissue into ‘good’ brown adipose tissue.

11.03.20

Preliminary Evidence Supports Lipoic Acids as Weight Loss Ingredient

A small trial on overweight people found that daily supplementation caused a significant number of patients to slim down.

11.03.20

Clinical Trial Supports Methodology to Assess Added Sugars Intake

The trial represented the first evaluation of this biomarker in a controlled feeding study.

10.15.20

National Advertising Division Refers Company to FTC Over Dramatic Weight Loss Claims

Leptitox, marketed as an appetite suppressant and weight loss product, had claims that were challenged by the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

10.02.20

Pilot Study Suggests Fiber, Mineral Formulation May Offer Benefits for Overweight Women

Patented SlimBiome ingredient blends glucomannan, oligofructose, and chromium.

10.02.20

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