Weight Management

The company discussed its new SophorOx antioxidant ingredient and its expanded line of tea extracts, all geared to the healthy living and healthy aging markets.

This show marks the first time all of IFF’s business divisions—Health & Biosciences, Nourish, Scent, and Pharma Solutions—will combine at one booth to showcase “how IFF brings science and creativity together for the health products market,” the company says.

When it comes to health and supplements—and in a nod to the Spice Girls: What do women really, really want?

The ingredients are sustainably sourced and processed with a water-only extraction technology called Pure-Hydro Process, which preserves the plant’s natural phytochemicals and avoids undesirable organic solvent residues.

A recent animal study evaluated the health effects of krill oil on obesity-associated chronic inflammation in the liver and fat tissue.

In order to scale brazzein sustainably for commercial production, Conagen, Sweegen’s long-term innovation partner, applied a proprietary precision fermentation process using clean, nature-based ingredients.

The ingredient, brand-name Cirpusins, is derived from nutgrass root (Cyperus rotundus) and is standardized to contain 5% stilbenes.

A recent survey of 13,000 people in 24 countries conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Herbalife Nutrition and the Council for Responsible Nutrition found that 89% of all respondents are taking steps to improve their health.

A proprietary strain from Lallemand may help improve self control, and reduce cravings, while also supported mood during diet-induced weight loss.

In no small part thanks to COVID-19, minerals have enjoyed a real renewal, attracting attention for everything from their contribution to immune and sleep support to their ability to keep our bodies in solid working order.

Who is at the forefront of sweetener innovation?

The GRAS notification covers all steviol glycosides extracted from the stevia leaf, broadening SoPure’s authorized usage status to include its entire stevia portfolio.

Sweegen says it is the first company to receive the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) panel’s safety status for any steviol glycoside “produced by alternative and sustainable technologies.”

Ari Melamud will lead the company and its global expansion plans following the commercialization of the company’s flagship Incredo Sugar ingredient, a real cane sugar product with 30%-50% less sugar.

Cognition, immunity, and pet nutrition are just some of the exciting new categories where prebiotics can make a mark.

According to ADM, studies show HT-BPL1 offers some of the same benefits as its BPL1 probiotic counterpart, including positive effects on metabolic health through reduction in waist circumference.

The hemp extract is rich in THCV which research shows may suppress appetite and help with weight management.

KetoSure MCT can be used in powdered drink mixes, hot beverage powder mixes, and snack and bar formulations.

Culturelle, the leading global probiotics brand, says this is the company’s first product to target metabolic health and weight management.

Previous animal research found that the probiotic strain produces the appetite-suppressing peptide ClpB, reducing weight gain and adiposity in rodent models of obesity.

A recent study found that a bar, called Fast Bar from L-Nutra, successfully prolonged ketogenesis during a 15-hour overnight fast and mitigated fasting-associated side effects.

Lawmakers had until June 10 to vote on the bill, but the legislature adjourned early in the morning on June 11 without bringing the bill up for discussion, ending any prospect of its passage during the current legislative session.

The bill must now pass in the state assembly. However, the assembly only has until June 10 to vote on it before the legislature adjourns.

Are innovative ingredients the key to recovery?

California Assembly Bill 1341 (AB 1341) has been held up in the state Appropriations Committee, seriously delaying its passage until the assembly reconvenes in January of 2022.