Weight Management

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.

The seemingly endless relationship between bacteria and good health hints at just how limitless a future probiotic market could be.

One thing Americans do seem to be losing is their faith that some magic weight-loss pill can help them win this losing battle. In this article, we take a look at modernizing the weight-management supplements market.

Comparing the formulation applications for stevia versus monkfruit

Do new technologies and blending practices mean stevia and monk fruit are moving away from their natural roots?

New consumer research from DuPont Nutrition & Health suggests consumers prefer the flavor of high-protein beverages formulated with both dairy and soy proteins.

“This type of blatant illegal activity is not only disturbing, but also disruptive, to companies in the dietary supplement industry who sell reputable products,” said CRN President and CEO Steve Mister.

The products under FDA censure are largely marketed as weight-loss supplements.

The new meta-analysis included five studies, in addition to a directional analysis comprised of 28 studies.

Participants consuming Coleus forskohlii extract for 12 weeks showed favorable improvements to insulin concentration and insulin resistance compared to a placebo group.

While OmniLean provides weight-loss benefits, OmniActive Health says it is not calling this a weight-management ingredient.

The results of these meta-analyses show “that Litesse is able to reduce the desire to eat immediately after a meal which includes Litesse."

The add-directly-to-beverage format is a testament to the citrus ingredient’s neutral taste.

A new U.S. survey found that consumers ranked sugar- and fat-containing foods as most likely to cause weight gain, when in fact high starch consumption is a leading cause.

Researchers observed improvements to metabolism, blood sugar, and appetite control after just three days of participants consuming bread made from barley kernels.

Steviva says the “single-location sourcing ensures dependable, consistent flavor” of its new BraziliaSweet RA95 and BraziliaSweet 95–60 stevia extracts.