Weight management

From the editor's desk

Sports Nutrition Summit to help separate evidence wheat from chaff

24-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition is supported by vast troves of research. But the nature of the studies in the field mean careful picking and choosing is necessary to find the best evidence.

NutraCast Podcast: New ingredient innovation with Dr. Hector Lopez

24-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The second episode of the NutraCast looks at clinical research, new ingredient innovation and product development.

The diet-gut axis and its impact cardiometabolic health: Study

23-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Obesity and cardiometabolic diseases are often related to diet, which in turn plays a major role in shaping the human gut microbiota.

Dieting trends, diverging consumer bases drives weight management market

22-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Weight management dietary supplements might seem to have a poor track record, given the fact that rates of obesity continue to rise. But that doesn’t mean product developers aren’t eager to try new things.

Beneo touts new isomaltulose scientific research on fat burning

22-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study suggests the slow release carbohydrate Palatinose delivers greater loss in body weight and fat mass.

Satiety makes a comeback in weight management

22-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Promoting satiety as a weight management strategy has had a checkered career, but the concept is regaining some acceptance as a viable way to help consumers battle the bulge.

Fiber product offers new take on old standby

22-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new fiber product called Bellway has generated interest from the investment community as it presents a new take on an old standby—psyllium seed husk.

Want to win a NutraIngredients-USA Award? What are the judges looking for?

22-Jan-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2020, but what are our stellar cast of judges looking for?

Women-focused brand builds pre workout around Nutrition 21’s nitric oxide booster

21-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new stimulant free pre-workout product sold through GNC stores features a nitric oxide booster manufactured by Nutrition 21.

Soybean oil alters genes in the brain: Study

20-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study that examined the effect of high fat diets found soybean oil was associated with undesirable changes in gene expression the hypothalamus—at least in mice.

Physicians weigh in on weight management and obesity

20-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Nutrition and the science behind it has evolved rapidly over the decades. In a world full of extremes, striking a balance has proved challenging.

From the editor's desk

Weight management event set for Jan. 29

17-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Weight management continues to be a category that drives the supplement industry. A webinar on Jan 29 that features a host of expert speakers will examine the latest trends in this category.

NutraCast Podcast: Weight management analysis and trends with Joshua Schall

17-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

It is a new year, and for many that means a new diet. The ever-changing world of nutrition programs, dieting and wellness can be difficult to navigate.

Aesthetic benefit a prime consideration for Asian women buying sports nutrition: Lumina Intelligence

15-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Asian women prefer sports nutrition products that claim aesthetic benefits and weight loss more so than female consumers from the other parts of the world, according to exclusive new insights from Lumina Intelligence.

Polyphenols show promise in shifting microbiome away from obesity states

14-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new paper by Brazilian researchers elucidates ways in which polyphenols may help shift the gut microbiome away from states associated with obesity and metabolic disorders.