Weight Management

The six-month, chronic, oral toxicity rat study found no deaths or treatment-related toxicities of Caralluma fimbriata at three doses.

Aker BioMarine's krill powder appears as useful as krill oil.

The highest dose was found to promote the greatest feeling of fullness, indicating a dose-dependent effect.

Green coffee bean extract's popularity has soared in North America; now, the company hopes to build the same awareness in Europe.

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 70 obese but otherwise healthy subjects.

Emerging pomegranate research suggests new applications.

Firing up weight management with thermogenic supplements.

StarchLite is a carb-control ingredient with two U.S. structure-function claims supporting starch reduction and weight control.

The formulation patent covers the use of standard ingredients as well as Sabinsa’s own branded ingredients.

The Israel-based private-label confectionery manufacturer selected ingredients that meet EFSA weight management claims or that are clinically proven: glucomannan and potato-derived ingredient Slendesta.

PhosphoLean NOPE + EGCG is a patented appetite suppressant compound that is clinically proven to help people stay on their diets.

The spice may calm glucose spikes in both healthy and overweight subjects.

According to the ingredient’s supplier Nutratech Inc., the study is the longest and highest-dose trial on bitter orange extract to date.

GoEasy is a combination of policosanols and omega-3 plant extracts.

Results of a Lonza study strengthen the case for L-carnitine and weight management.

OmniActive's Capsimax capsicum extract may lower body fat.

Learn from HerbaKraft about the science behind green coffee bean and weight management.

Nutraceuticals International Group found a fish peptide with weight management potential.

Hear from Chemi Nutra about this potential appetite suppressant.

Lonza's Niamax is a wax-matrix, extended-release niacin.

In its February 12–published opinion, EFSA said that none of the studies Kemin submitted as evidence show an effect of Slendesta on reduced body weight.

Lonza points out that consumers’ intrinsic recognition of an ingredient and its benefits is ever more important, especially as use of health claims in the EU are somewhat limited for certain ingredients now.

Swedish Oat Fiber is a leading producer of oat ingredients rich in beta-glucans.

Additionally, the brand says, Garcinia cambogia may also help disrupt fat production, enhance fat metabolism, and promote healthy insulin function.

The supplement may aid in the fight against high blood sugar and prediabetes, the firm says.