Weight Management

“Simple, generic white kidney bean extracts...will not provide the benefits nor the safety as described on the Dr. Oz program,” stated Mitch Skop.

The agency contends that DMAA is not backed by safety studies or a relevant history of use and so DMAA is unqualified for use as a New Dietary ingredient.

The company describes OEA as a newly discovered lipid mediator involved in the regulation of feeding.

Specializing in herbal extracts, with manufacturing done per GMP standards, the company offers comprehensive solutions for the natural product industry’s raw material needs.

As a weight-management tool, the meal-replacement bar offers many advantages to modern lifestyles and evolving dietary habits.

Next Pharmaceuticals has redesigned its website for Relora, a stress-relief dietary supplement named one of Dr. Oz’s top “belly-blasting supplements.”

A study on the low-glycemic carbohydrate suggests it may promote more fat utilization for energy than high-glycemic carbohydrates.

A Journal of Nutrition study found cholesterol and fat-mass benefits from whole grain dieting.

The company's soy ingredient line provides several options for incorporating low-glycemic soy protein into health foods.

The ingredient made Dr. Oz's list of safe and effective weight loss supplements featured earlier this week.

The product contains a proportion of chlorogenic acid that inhibits the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase-slowing the release and creation of excess glucose in the body.

The ingredient will be added to gummies, bars, shakes, and other products.

PL Thomas says it made an original discovery in demonstrating the body composition support of its weight management supplement.

The campaign will include a series of four documentary films (to air on HBO May 14 and 15), a three-part HBO Family series, 14 bonus short films, a social media campaign, and a companion book.

A JAMA study finds no benefit of higher protein intake on fat loss.

The African mango seed extract is mentioned in a Dr. Oz conversation published in First for Women magazine.

The U.S. Dairy Research Institute (Rosemont, IL) hailed these primary findings, noting in a press release that the benefits of dairy on type 2 diabetes risk could be related to improved glucose tolerance.

Researchers say that adding fiber to the diet may be more important than restricting saturated fats and cholesterol.

Compared to placebo, green tea consumption reduced total and LDL cholesterol by an average of five to six points.

Following scientific review, Health Canada (the Canadian equivalent of FDA) is increasing its allowable daily intake of p-synephrine to 50 mg per day for healthy adults.

A new functional spice can be sprinkled on starchy food, both adding flavor and lowering food’s glycemic index.

Slimaluma, a proprietary extract of the cactus Caralluma fimbriata, has demonstrated potential to reduce cravings and waist circumference in 30 overweight subjects.

News hit earlier this month that Merastin, a proprietary plant extract from InterHealth Nutraceuticals, managed to significantly improve weight loss and reduce waist and hip size in a double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial.

The original UltraMeal PLUS 360°is touted for managing metabolic syndrome, including reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

The review covers the potential relationship between body composition and whey protein, calcium, and other dairy nutrients.