Weight Management

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.

The researchers performed three types of studies post-oral ingestion in Wistar rats: acute, sub-acute, and chronic toxicity.

Chr. Hansen intends to develop an advanced formulation of Caelus Health's CP-001 probiotic strain for upcoming phase II clinical studies.

Can ion-polarization technology help drink manufacturers cut their use of ingredients like added sugar?

Move over, magnesium! Here comes zinc.

After tantalizing us with promises of less bitter or more scalable steviol glycosides, key stevia suppliers are now taking those glycosides commercial.

Also, does this mean the approach of the new 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is on target?

One new recommendation is turning heads: a specific limit on added-sugar consumption.

Early research into whey’s potential to fight against sarcopenia has marketers and consumers looking at whey protein in a new light.

The suppliers of FB3, a new herbal-based weight-management ingredient introduced earlier this year, have created a new beverage with the ingredient, called FB3 Fusion.

New evidence backs fiber and protein strategies for kids’ weight management.

Want to lose body fat? A low-fat diet-as opposed to a low-carb diet-may be the way to go, NIH research shows.

A soon-to-be-published clinical study sheds some more positive light on the potential weight loss benefits of chitosan.

Whether from plants or animals, protein lends the weight-management sector some much-needed credibility.

The study found that hoodia may reduce weight, waist circumference, and BMI.