Weight Management/Weight Loss
Frequently the target of industry critics, the weight management market holds enormous potential for dietary supplements and functional foods, and it remains a billion-dollar business. In this section of the website you will find articles and news stories devoted to this topic, so that you can decide for yourself where the opportunities lie.
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Weight Loss Products Sold as Supplements Adulterated with Toxic Yellow Oleander
Unrelated FDA and CDC research revealed the presence of this adulterant in product testing spurred by hospitalizations.Online Exclusives Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.19.23
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Antioxidants | Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Mood Health & Sleep | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Weight Management/Weight Loss
A Clearer Path to Weight Management: The Ozempic Factor
There are new tools for tackling the obesity epidemic, but still no magic solution.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.06.23
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Social Media Influencers Fuel Dietary Supplement Fads
Berberine is the latest example of how trends can take flight overnight.By James Gormley, Gormley NPI Consulting 08.16.23
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Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research | Research News | Sweeteners | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Artificial Sweetener Intake Linked to Higher Body Fat Volume
A 20-year observational study linked aspartame, saccharin, and diet beverages, but not sucralose, to greater volumes of body fat.08.09.23
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Products | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Enzymedica Launches Berberine Phytosome for Blood Sugar Support
The proprietary form of the herbal compound applies phytosome technology to improve absorption.06.27.23
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research News | Sweeteners | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Allulose May Suppress Glucose and Insulin Responses
The rare sugar was evaluated in a metabolic study on postprandial responses in 14 participants.06.22.23
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Functional Foods & Beverages | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Regulations | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Fytexia’s Weight Management Ingredient Receives GRAS Status
DNF-10 ingredient can be safely applied to a range of functional food and beverage products.06.20.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Regulatory News | Weight Management/Weight Loss
NY General Assembly Passes Bill to Restrict Sales of Weight Loss Supplements
The bill, similar to those introduced in other state legislatures, is now advancing to the state’s senate.06.05.23
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Research | Sports Nutrition | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Review Finds No Causative Connection Between Dietary Supplements and Eating Disorders
Studies attempting to link supplements to ED are inadequately designed, and often conflate drugs and dietary supplements.By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.23.23
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Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Industry & Market News | Sweeteners | Weight Management/Weight Loss
WHO Advises Against Non-Sugar Sweeteners for Weight Loss
The organization cited a review which found no benefit for reducing body fat, but an association with mortality risk.05.22.23
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Dietary Supplements | Minerals | Research | Vitamins | Weight Management/Weight Loss | Women's Health
Nature’s Bounty Reveals Women’s Health Supplements for Hair Growth and Weight Management
The clinically studied formulas address common women’s health concerns.05.17.23
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Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Products | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Botanical Chewing Gum Led to Weight Loss Benefits in Consumer Study
Sweet Victory chewing gum contains the herb gymnema, along with a plant extract which blocks taste receptors for sweetness.05.16.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research News | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Curcumin Plays Role in Weight Management, Review Finds
The botanical was linked to BMI, body weight, and waist circumference reductions in both healthy and diseased populations.05.11.23
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Dietary Supplements | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Osaka Gas Chemicals Receives No Objection from FDA on D-BHB Ingredient
The ingredient, derived from precision fermentation of sugar, is the first of its kind to receive a “good day letter” from the agency.05.08.23
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Cognitive Function | Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Mood Health & Sleep | Sports Nutrition | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Economic Pressures Lead to Slower Growth in Dietary Supplement Industry
Sports nutrition, mood/stress/mental health, sleep, and weight management are leading growth segments, sales data indicates.By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.27.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Regulatory News | Weight Management/Weight Loss
NPA: ‘Major Victory’ in Colorado After Amendment to Eating Disorder Bill
A bill which offered a slate of protections for people with eating disorders was amended in order to remove dietary supplement restrictions from the equation.03.24.23
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Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Digestive Health | Research | Research News | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Intake of Live Microbes from the Diet, Including Fermented Foods, Associated with Better Health
Increased consumption of live microbes tied to better blood pressure and blood glucose, lower waist circumference and body mass index.03.17.23
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Bill to Restrict Access to Supplements Vetoed in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed the bill was too burdensome on the Department of Health.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.03.23
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Healthy Aging | Industry & Market News | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Mediterranean Diet Ranked as Best Diet Overall for Sixth Straight Year by U.S. News & World Report
DASH, Flexitarian, MIND, and TLC diets rounded out the top five.01.03.23
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Weight Loss, Muscle Building In the Crosshairs
Experts discussed legislative efforts to restrict access to certain dietary supplement categories.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.28.22
