Alan Richman

How fat-burning ingredients are contributing to America’s fight against an expanding waistline

Ingredient suppliers strive to make their products more like mother’s milk.

Suppliers are researching a wide array of ingredients for mood and relaxation.

A spoonful of sugar is no match for today’s sophisticated dietary supplement delivery formats.

Taking vision supplements to the next level.

Satiety: How to win the hunger games.

Companies are revamping their beverages for a natural, healthier image.

How the NSF Certified for Sport program can help athletes avoid unintentional doping.

Sports nutrition supplements are addressing new interest areas, including recovery, cognitive health, and immune health.

Dietary supplements for children, from probiotics to omega-3.

Cardio talk generally turns to cholesterol and blood pressure. But circulation should also factor into any heart health discussion.

While research confirms the value of cranberry supplements, questions persist about how to measure proanthocyanidin content.

Buffeted by lawsuits, regulations, and enforcement actions, probiotics suppliers continue to affirm the safety, efficacy, and value of their products.

Exploring tablet and capsule technologies.

The market for heart-health products, especially those for cholesterol management, can go nowhere but up.

For weight management, ingredient suppliers are talking satiety. Which ingredients fit the bill?

Postprandial dietary supplements may not satisfy a sweet tooth, but if they help control blood glucose levels, they might be just the thing needed for a nation worried about diabetes.

While elevated cholesterol continues to hog the headlines as a presumed cause of heart disease, triglycerides are also increasingly being recognized as a potential troublemaker.

Is the superfruit category subject to the law of gravity? The definitive answer is "Yes," "No," or "Maybe," depending on who you ask.