Weight Management

EuroPharma's Terry Naturally Slim-VX1 formulation is based on a unique fiber that’s already been successful in the European weight-management market for several years.

On March 23rd, herbal pharmacist David Foreman, RPh, discussed the topic of carb blockers and whether these ingredients really work for weight management.

“I personally feel that the claim of appetite suppression or weight management is raising hopes in the consumer’s mind thinking they’re going to get faster results than they actually will,” said Orgenetics's Saumil Maheshvari.

Why Cargill thinks one particular star ingredient, chicory root fiber, can play a greater role in the sugar-reduction movement.

Capsimax has long been known as a thermogenic and an ingredient that increases lipolysis (breaking down fats), but recent studies are confirming additional benefits such as appetite control.

When FDA finalized its new U.S. Nutrition Facts rule in 2016, one of the label’s most notable changes was the addition of a new dual-column requirement for packages containing 2-3 servings.

A registry study of more than 2700 British women found that a higher habitual intake of anthocyanins, flavan-3-ols, flavonols, and proanthocyanidins was linked to lower fat mass.

The study also found that conventional approaches to measuring vitamin E levels may fail to detect when patients need more vitamin E.

Yay or nay: What does the latest research say about green tea for weight management?

According to Evolva, however, any plans for EverSweet are still contingent upon ongoing negotiations between Evolva and Cargill, which Evolva said it hopes to complete by the spring of this year.

A new study in obese and normal-weight mice suggests Bifodan’s proprietary probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus PB01 may lessen pain sensitivity.

OmniActive’s capsicum and Salacia extracts have both received self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe status by an expert panel.

E-commerce brand The Refreshinq Co recently debuted transdermal patches for energy support, weight support, and vitamin-D support.

Researchers found that DuPont’s probiotic strain reduced body fat mass, waist circumference, and energy intake in overweight adults when taken alone or in combination with a prebiotic fiber.

OmniActive Health Technologies shares new study results on the weight-management benefits of its Capsimax ingredient.

A new animal study finds Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex combined with EPA omega-3s may attenuate weight loss in mice with colon tumors.

The new Slimvance Core Slimming Complex from PLT Health Solutions brings together turmeric, drumstick leaves, and curry leaves in a single formula.

Beneo’s Orafti Synergy1 oligofructose-enriched inulin was found to lower energy intake and enhance weight loss in subjects with prediabetes.

Has Reb A been eclipsed by newer stevia superstars? Stevia suppliers talked about this and other stevia trends at IFT 2016.

KSM-66 ashwagandha has shown stress-relieving benefits in previous studies, but new research suggests those benefits also extend to reducing excessive food consumption associated with stress.

While past studies have been inconsistent on the effects of probiotics on body weight, a new meta-analysis of 25 human trials suggest probiotics are effective at promoting weight loss.

Recent studies have suggested bergamot polyphenolic fraction may offer benefits to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH) in patients with metabolic syndrome.

A new animal study suggests xanthohumol, a flavonoid found in hops and beer, may be effective at decreasing LDL cholesterol and other markers of metabolic syndrome.

A new online survey commissioned by Lonza suggests most active Millennial consumers are either using L-carnitine currently or would be interested in using it.

Sales of non-dairy milk grew by 9% in 2015, while sales of dairy milk decreased by 7%, according to new Mintel data.