Weight management

Superguts' Target expansion underscores new retail playbook for addressing Ozempic era demands

15-Oct-2024 By Ryan Daily

Demand for GLP-1 support products helped gut-health brand Supergut triple sales in the last year and opened retail doors, including at Target.

NutraCast: Optimizing and destigmatizing men’s reproductive health

11-Oct-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Infertility affects one in six couples worldwide, and despite the burden typically placed on the woman, the root cause of infertility is equally split between partners.

ADM: 83% of GLP-1 users are ‘very interested in products specifically marketed as supportive of their needs on these drugs’

09-Oct-2024 By Elizabeth Crawford

A new platform designed by ADM to help food and beverage manufacturers better understand and meet the needs of weight-loss drug users brings together proprietary consumer research and science, a portfolio of targeted ingredients and more than 25 ready-to-go...

Coffee consumption may decrease body fat and increase muscle mass

08-Oct-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

Participants who consumed three cups of coffee per day for 12 weeks had lower body fat percentages and higher muscle mass percentages, according to a recent study.

NutraCast: What millennial women want: Glanbia Nutritionals on key health trends

04-Oct-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Glanbia details how the company's research is informing its nutritional offerings to meet the evolving needs of female consumers.

Hibiscus-lemon verbena extract shows weight management potential: RCT

01-Oct-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A blend of extracts from lemon verbena and hibiscus may help slash body weight by over 3.4% in three months in the absence of diet and exercise, says a new study using Metabolaid, formulated by Monteloeder, S.L. subsidiary SuanNutra.

September Launch Pad

30-Sep-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Once primarily thought of as immune support season, September is proving to be much more. Whether its probiotics for neurodiverse populations, electrolytes to fight off cravings or antioxidants for preconception support, the month has something for everyone.

‘Great content and loved the networking opportunities!’: Save the date for Probiota Americas 2025

30-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the dates for the 10th anniversary edition of Probiota Americas, described by one recent attendee as “one of the finest, most balanced events in the supplement industry globally.”

NJ State Assembly bill that restricts supplements to minors advances

24-Sep-2024 By Danielle Masterson

New Jersey, home to many dietary supplement industry players like The Vitamin Shoppe, Gaspari Nutrition, NutraBio Labs Inc and Solgar Inc, is now facing potential restrictions on dietary supplement sales.

Calocurb and hunger: Hops extract to reduce food cravings for women

17-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

An extract from bitter hops may reduce hunger and food cravings in fasting women, says a new study from New Zealand that found the product reduced energy intake by up to 14%.

U.S. herbal supplements sales rebounded by 4.4% in 2023

16-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

After a slight dip in 2022—the first in 20 years—sales of herbal supplements increased by 4.4% in 2023 to reach an estimated $12.55 billion, according to the American Botanical Council’s latest Herb Market Report.

New AI model aims to drive innovation and strategy across dietary supplements

04-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

CPG Radar is the brainchild of Afif Ghannoum, co-founder of data-driven microbiome company Biohm Health. His new venture aims to harness big data to drive innovation and strategy across the supplements industry.

Synbiotic supplementation raises resting energy expenditure in overweight adults – Ezaki Glico study

04-Sep-2024 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of a synbiotic has shown to increase resting energy expenditure in overweight or mildly obese adults, according to a clinical trial funded by Japan confectionery company Ezaki Glico.

Probiotic supplement may slash BMI and body weight, improve heart health: RCT

28-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium lactis probiotic strain may significantly decrease body fat, leg fat and BMI in obese women, says a new study from Korea.

Beauty from within: What trends will inform the next wave of innovation?

27-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Once strictly tied to anti-aging, the beauty-from-within category is now more open-minded and enjoying ‘well-aging’—all with some help from science, TikTok and collagen for good measure.

Do supplements improve warfighter performance and recovery?

26-Aug-2024 By Asia Sherman

Practical evidence on how dietary supplementation might affect field performance of active-duty military service members is lacking, according to a recent review of the available science.

August Launch Pad

26-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

As we say goodbye to summer, many brands are doubling up on new releases by featuring products that support both energy and rest.

New AI tool connects science, traditional knowledge for nutra and pharma development

21-Aug-2024 By Claudia Adrien

NutrifyGenie AI promises to rapidly commercialize products and preserve ancient knowledge for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.

Attack of ‘Ozempic skin’

20-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

America’s obesity epidemic is raging on, and many are finding success in GLP-1 medications. While the meds solve one problem, users are finding that it is creating another.

B. adolescentis positively linked with blood glucose level, say scientists

19-Aug-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Bifidobacterium adolescentis is found to be positively linked with fasting blood glucose level among Singaporean elderly, says a new study which also uncovered links between gut microbial and other chronic issues, such as cardiometabolic health and inflammation.

California bill to restrict access to weight loss products dies in Appropriations Committee

16-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A controversial bill in California to restrict access to weight management supplements for minors failed to pass Senate appropriations, a result hailed by the dietary supplements industry.

Synbiotic may improve energy balance, offer anti-obesity effects: Study

14-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of a specific Bifidobacterium strain and a prebiotic fiber may improve resting energy expenditure and energy balance, known to be a major factor of obesity, says a new study.

January AI adds next-level digital twin app for food companies

09-Aug-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Precision health company January AI is expanding its artificial intelligence offering with digital twin technologies to quickly advance product development in the food industry.

Can a peptide induce weight loss in dogs?

01-Aug-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A recently identified peptide holds promise for weight management in companion animals in a market that has few tools to combat obesity.

July Launch Pad

25-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From spirulina to mushrooms to probiotics, July has an ingredient for every need state. This month is wrapping up with formulations for cellular health, cognitive support, hydration, metabolism and more.

Meet the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Product of the Year winners

25-Jul-2024 By Asia Sherman

NutraIngredients-USA announced its 2024 Product of the Year winners, celebrated across botanical, microbiome modulation, omega-3 and sports nutrition categories at last week’s awards ceremony in Chicago.

Study: AI-assisted personalized diet program supports weight loss and gut microbiome health

23-Jul-2024 By Lisa Buckingham

A personalized dietary and lifestyle program positively impacted the gut microbiome and demonstrated significant associations between gut microbial changes and weight loss, according to a recent study sponsored by Digbi Health.

Dietary supplement industry reacts to GLP-1 era

22-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

J.P. Morgan Research predicts that there will be 30 million GLP-1 users in the U.S. by 2030—about 9% of the population. The dietary supplement industry is actively responding to the opportunities presented by the GLP-1 era, with a focus on innovation,...

The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: And the winners are...

16-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 7th Annual NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed July 15 during an awards presentation at NutraIngredients-USA's Chicago HQ.

Curcumin can help combat inflammatory chronic metabolic diseases – meta-analysis

16-Jul-2024 By Audrey Yow

Curcumin can fight chronic diseases by reducing key inflammatory markers, offering a promising natural intervention for conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new research.

Cornelian cherry improves cardiometabolic outcomes: Study

15-Jul-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Supplementation with cornelian cherry may impact diverse cardiometabolic risk factors among individuals considered to be at high risk, according to a new study.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs CRN suit against NY age-restriction law

12-Jul-2024 By Claudia Adrien

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is among four organizations that filed an amicus brief Thursday to combat a New York law which bans the sale of weight loss and muscle building supplements to minors.

Unilever study finds low-dose mulberry fruit extract impacts glucose spikes

12-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Adding mulberry fruit extract (MFE) to carbohydrate-rich meals may reduce postprandial glucose (PPG) and insulin (PPI) responses in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

Supergut’s Marc Washington on ‘Ozempic era’ opportunity

11-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 in Salt Lake City highlighted many of the innovations happening in the prebiotics space, including how GLP-1s are impacting the category.

Sharon Leite on bringing Bodybuilding.com back to its ‘former glory’

10-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Sharon Leite, the newly appointed CEO of Omni Retail Enterprises, said she is excited to take on the challenge of leading the company into a new era. Leite brings with her a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including her time as CEO of the...

Slimbiotics enters Israel with SUPCS collaboration

01-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Austria-based Slimbiotics GmbH has announces a strategic collaboration with Israeli distributor SUPCS to expand into the Israeli market.

iHerb joins the GLP-1 support club with own label supps by Dr Oz

27-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Online health and wellness retailer iHerb has expanded its proprietary dietary supplement range with three new products developed by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Murray to combat common side effects from GLP-1 drugs.

Nestlé Health Science rolls out GLP-1Nutrition support platform

26-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Targeting the more than 15 million Americans using GLP-1 drugs, Nestlé Health Science launched a new web platform to provide nutritional support for individuals on their weight management journey.

Probiotic blend reduces body fat, BMI: Study

26-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A probiotic blend consisting of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BEPC22 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BELP53 has been found to reduce body fat percentage, weight and BMI in a new placebo-controlled trial.

June Launch Pad

25-Jun-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From cognition to intermittent fasting and metabolic support, June is all about brains and beauty.

The Vitamin Shoppe 2024 Health & Wellness Trends: ‘A time of meaningful evolution’

17-Jun-2024 By Asia Sherman

Consumers are prioritizing mental health, sleep and weight control as pandemic attitudes become ingrained lifestyle behaviors and influencers continue to shape demand for self-care solutions, according to The Vitamin Shoppe’s latest Health & Wellness...

‘We aren’t done fighting this’: NY judge dismisses NPA’s suit against restrictive supplements law

14-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

US District Judge Joan Azrack in the Eastern District of New York has denied the Natural Products Association’s Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and dismissed the organization’s lawsuit against a law that restricts access to certain supplements for...

NutraCast: You gotta fight for your right to sell supps

14-Jun-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Several states and most recently the platform TikTok have placed tighter restrictions on dietary supplements, causing concern for many in the industry as well as supplement users. Adel Villalobos, founder and CEO of Lief Labs, says now is the time to...

ResBiotic gut and lung health formulas enter GNC

14-Jun-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Wellness company ResBiotic has launched its pre and probiotic supplements into GNC stores nationwide.

Synbiotics may help regulate lipid metabolism: Study

13-Jun-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

The use of a synbiotic supplement helped to modulate miRNA expression and therefore lipid metabolism, according to a recent study. This modulation was observed in participants suffering from dyslipidemia, a metabolic disorder with abnormal blood lipid...

Common cultivated mushroom key to fat-trapping ingredient new to U.S. market

10-Jun-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Found in more than 40 products in Europe, H20Slim, a natural mushroom-based weight management ingredient that traps unwanted fat, is now available in the United States.

Beneo’s isomaltulose may boost GLP-1 release in overweight people: Study

06-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Formulating snacks with Beneo’s Palatinose (isomaltulose) may significantly increase levels of key hunger hormones, such as GLP-1 and PYY, says a new study from Berlin.

White kidney bean extract may promote body weight and fat loss: RCT

05-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

An extract from white kidney bean may slash body weight, fat mass, and waist and hip circumference in overweight and moderately obese people, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Why did TikTok ban muscle-building products on its platform?

04-Jun-2024 By Danielle Masterson

According to one attorney, “Protein shakes, protein powders, arguably even protein bars that are advertised for muscle building” could be off limits on TikTok.

Studies support paraxanthine’s cognitive and hunger-reducing effects

29-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The science supporting the potential health benefits of the caffeine metabolite paraxanthine continues to grow with a new study showing it outperforms caffeine for mental stamina and accuracy before and after exercise.