Weight Management/Weight Loss

USDA Researchers: Carb-Fat Balance Crucial for Genetic Protection Against Metabolic Diseases

High concentrations of fatty foods were associated with reduced activity of a gene involved in obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases.

09.17.20

Low Omega-6s, High Omega-3s Attenuate Fatty Liver Disease in Obese Youths

Researchers found that improving the intake ratio of these two fat types improves this serious liver condition independently of weight loss.

09.14.20

Bergamot and Artichoke Complex Yields Benefits for Fatty Liver

Bergacyn FF demonstrated reductions in both liver fat and bodyweight in a trial of 102 adults.

09.11.20

The Big Picture: Weight Wellness Trends

Consumers continue to tip the scales at a time when health hangs in the balance.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.08.20

Kate Farms Launches Two New Plant-Based Healthcare Formulas

These nutrient-dense clinical formulas provide a more natural tool for weight gain or maintenance.

08.24.20

Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet Shows Benefits in Older Populations

Researchers observed improvements in body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic health after eight weeks.

08.21.20

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Low-Carb Diets Have Higher Energy Requirement When Maintaining Weight Loss

Evidence suggests that the difference in estimated energy requirement can range from 200-300 calories.

08.20.20

Fast Food Consumption Among Children and Adolescents Back on the Rise

Despite decreases seen between the years 2003 and 2010, there has been a steady uptick according to NHANES data.

08.18.20

Review Discusses Vitamin C’s Benefit in Metabolic Syndrome

The compound’s anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties have been well-catalogued in a vast body of human clinical trials.

07.31.20

Potential MA, NY Bans on Weight Loss, Muscle Building Supplements Spark Industry Backlash

State bills proposed in Massachusetts and New York would be the first to place popular bulking and cutting ingredients under lock-and-key from minors if passed.

07.31.20

Cognition in a Capsule: The Rising Tide of Nootropics

Fascination is quickly growing for products and ingredients promising heightened focus, resilience, and more.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.30.20

Americans Are Consuming Less Sugar and More Non-Nutritive Sweeteners

A survey examined the sweetener purchasing habits by sales volume between the years 2002 and 2018.

07.29.20

Annatto Tocotrienol May Improve Outcomes Related to NAFLD

The form of vitamin E decreased biomarkers related to fatty liver, and improved steatosis, when combined with physical activity and reduced carbs and fats.

07.17.20

USDA Posts 2020 Dietary Guidelines Committee Report

The scientific overview will inform federal policymakers on dietary recommendations for the next five years.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.17.20

2020 Branded Ingredient Directory

This guide is designed to help formulators evaluate ingredients for a range of health applications.

By Nutraceuticals World Staff 07.15.20

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Food as Medicine

More consumers are looking for specific health benefits from their purchases, compared to passive messages like ‘clean label.’

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 07.06.20

ThymoQuin Combined with Highly Purified Omega-3s Shown to Have Obesity Benefits

The black seed oil extract contains a high concentration of thymoquinone, an antioxidant shown to modulate inflammatory response.

07.02.20

Oat and Rye Bran Fibers Shown to Alter Gut Microbiota Beneficially

A newly published experimental study found that mice exposed to a Western diet model lost weight and had less liver inflammation.

07.02.20

Stilbenes and Flavonoids Associated with Lower Obesity, Healthier Gut

A study of nearly 2,000 people in the U.K. linked these polyphenols with smaller waistlines and a greater diversity of bacteria in the digestive tract, independent of fiber intakes.

06.25.20