Weight management

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas: The US Army, A.I., communicating with consumers, and more

12-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2019 in Vancouver is less than two weeks away, but there’s still time to register to hear from must-see speakers from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, the US Army, Danone, Pharmavite, and many...

‘You don’t apply statistical analysis to hearsay’: AER expert slams new Harvard analysis

06-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A new analysis of FDA adverse event data that calls for reduced access to dietary supplements for children, adolescents, and young adults has been slammed by a leading expert in adverse event reporting.

Can increased potassium intake help with weight loss?

03-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Israel reported that participants in a dieting study who showed greater Body Mass Index (BMI) decreases had higher potassium intakes than those with modest BMI decreases.

DFH launches first full line of keto products

30-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Designs for Health has launched what it calls the first line of ketogenic-focused products specific to the practitioner channel.

From the Editor's Desk

Growth of online sales threatens to create new division of industry unconcerned with today's norms

24-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new force is shaping the dietary supplement market, one that operates largely outside of normal industry channels. The growth of the online sales channel, and brands that operate exclusively in that space, is an increasingly powerful force.

UBiome suspends founders, sales of microbiome tests in wake of FBI raid

22-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Testing company uBiome has suspended its co founders in the wake of an FBI raid on its San Francisco offices.

BSCG puts out advisory list of ingredients to augment FDA effort

21-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Banned Substances Control Group has published its own list of ingredients that show up in dietary supplements but are of dubious regulatory provenance.

Global shopper survey: Energy overtakes weight as top health concern

20-May-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Nutrition giant DSM has revealed the results of its Global Health Concerns Studies showing ‘energy’ has knocked ‘weight’ off top spot as the most prevalent health concern in EMEA.

Natural channel authenticity boosts energy brand as it expands in mass channels

17-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Having a history in health food stores as it expands into mass channels has helped fast growing Celsius Beverages compete in the rapidly evolving energy beverage category, an executive said.

CVS finalizes program that mandates third party testing for all supplements

16-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

CVS Pharmacy has finalized a requirement that all supplements sold in its stores must now be tested by one of four third party certifiers.

Excessive BCAA intake linked to over-eating and obesity: Australian mice study

16-May-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Excessive consumption of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may reduce lifespan, negatively impact mood and lead to weight gain, according to new Australian research on mice.

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The US military and dietary supplements: The opportunities and challenges

10-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Increasing attention is being paid to dietary supplements use among US military personnel, with survey data showing that consumption levels are high, but brand loyalty may be low. So where’s the white space for industry?

Younger consumers increasingly worried about cognitive decline with aging, market expert says

08-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Moving organic foods out of the health food store niche into mainstream aisles helped jumpstart a data business, one that will provide market insights for an upcoming NutraIngredients-USA Healthy Aging Online Event.

Montmorency tart cherries are ‘promising intervention’ for metabolic syndrome patients, pilot study suggests

07-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

British researchers suggest that the consumption of tart cherry, either in capsule or juice format, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease by improving cardio-metabolic markers.

Mintel insight: What makes keto neato?

26-Apr-2019 By Nikki Cutler

The high-fat, low-carb keto diet is enjoying 'spectacular popularity' according to Mintel, but will it remain relevant in the years to come? The agency's food market analyst picks apart the trend to advise brands how they can innovate around...