Weight Management

Prebiotic specialist Beneo-Orafti (Tienen, Belgium) has announced the results of a new study on overweight and obese subjects and its Orafti Synergy1 oligufructose-enriched inulin.

In Cyvex Nutrition’s newest Vine newsletter, the company highlights a lesser-known omega-3 fatty acid, docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), and its newest weight management ingredient, SolaThin.

Green Leaf Medical AB (Stockholm) has patented a production process for spinach-derived thylakoids, which the company claims can promote appetite suppression.

The agency’s has weighed in on 536 new claims.

Two scientific posters by Metagenics Inc. suggest that nutritional supplementation can improve on the benefits of a Mediterranean diet.

Researchers at Oklahoma State University have completed what they say is one of the first studies to demonstrate mango’s ability to reduce body fat and modulate hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).

The study involved 10 overweight but healthy adults who consumed 100 g of Sambazon-brand acai frozen fruit pulp twice daily before meals.

Researchers said results showed a delay in postmeal hunger, possibly caused by increasing hormones PYY and GLP-1.

The hot pepper extract can be consumed without oral or gastric irritation.

According to researchers, Artinia may promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, which may play a role in weight.

The review also noted that Phase 2, based on studies done, can be incorporated in food and beverage products “without losing activity or altering the appearance, texture, or taste of food.”

Roquette researchers assigned 120 overweight Chinese men to twice daily consumption of a 250 mL fruit juice containing 17 g of NUTRIOSE or maltodextrin for 12 weeks.

Derived from hot red chili peppers (capsicum), Capsimax triggers lipolysis, the breakdown of fat.

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The product is said to increase thermogenesis and provide smooth, long-lasting energy, without a stimulant crash.

Nutraceuticals International LLC (Elmwood Park, NJ) has launched a new website for its Cha’ De Bugre ingredient supply at www.chadebugre.com.

CRN’s says that phytosterol-powdered dietary supplements should be exempt from FDA's December 2010 ruling.

Websites posing as news sites to promote acai-based weight-loss products are now facing FTC action.

The new website apprises visitors on the science and functionality of PinnoThin, as well as retail locations where PinnoThin products can be purchased.

The supplements are geared to the middle-age population struggling with weight and blood sugar control.

Winners and losers in the newest batch of EFSA health claims.

The company calls Capsiate Natura the first and only dietary supplement with natural capsinoids extracted from the CH-19 sweet pepper.

A research group based in Italy has found that krill oil may be more efficient in activating fat metabolism than fish oil.

Hilmar 9420 whey protein isolate is a whey protein isolate intended for use in acidic beverages.

Introducing Solathin potato protein.

Pharmachem Laboratories surveyed 106 dieticians to find they were overwhelmingly supportive of the use of carb-controllers for weight management.

Cargill has announced its introduction of TasteWise, a one-stop shop for fine-tuning of sweeteners, flavors, and texturizers in beverages.

Cargill Inc. (Minneapolis) will showcase several new health products at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West and Supply Expos in Anaheim, California.

The company's manufacturing process reduces heavy metals while concentrating fucoxanthin content.