Weight management

Mibelle launches metabolism boosting ingredient for sports nutrition and healthy aging

06-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Derived from santa herba leaves, Mibelle’s new metabolism boosting SantEnergy Nu ingredient is positioned for a number of different applications, including caffeine replacement, healthy aging, sports nutrition, and weight management.

Annatto Tocotrienol may improve markers of liver health in people with NAFLD

03-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with delta tocotrienol may improve liver health markers in people with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), says a new study that claims to be the first to the efficacy of this vitamin E form in this population.

Commentary

Pandemic could be lever to open up new era in health claims

31-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

The dietary supplement industry has an opportunity to help shape the debate about optimal health in wake of the pandemic crisis.

Study: Euromed’s ABAlife fig extract promotes muscle metabolism and insulin sensitivity

30-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Abscisic acid (ABA) works synergistically with insulin to improve cellular glucose uptake while decreasing obesity related systemic inflammation, according to a new research in mice.

Unibar launches CapZfuel capsaicin for sports & weight management

23-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Texas-based Unibar Corporation has launched a capsaicin ingredient called CapZfuel to optimize thermogenesis and support weight management and exercise goals.

Cinnamon may improve blood sugar control for people with prediabetes

23-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Cinnamon can improve blood sugar control in people with prediabetes and could even reduce the risk of them developing Type 2 Diabetes, according to a new clinical trial.

Five companies honored in Ingredient of the Year categories

22-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Companies in five categories won Ingredient of the Year honors in NutraIngredients-USA’s 2020 slate of awards.

CLA supplements may preserve, increase muscle during dieting: RCT

20-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing a weight-loss lifestyle with CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) may help preserve muscle mass, says a new study that adds to the science supporting the potential body composition benefits of the ingredient.

Reports urges a cultural shift to boost gut health and first 1,000 days of life

17-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A report believes the reduction of chronic digestive disease risk and improvements to gut microbiome health can be achieved by changing behaviours and attitudes towards food consumption and production.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 Winners Revealed

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

WATCH NOW: NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 – and the winners are…

News in brief

Deerland completes Bifodan integration

08-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Deerland said it has completed the integration of Danish firm Bifodan AS, which it acquired in 2019. The company said this means customers have seamless access to all of its products.

GNC 2.0: Strong e-commerce growth, major brand awareness & powerful partnerships

07-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Embattled supplement retailer GNC has started its passage through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with some investment experts and brand owners bullish about the new GNC that will emerge from the process.

New NZ sports nutrition brand touts benefits of pro and antioxidants balance in NZ blackcurrants

06-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand sports nutrition firm 2before Performance Nutrition has launched a blackcurrant powder beverage that enhances exercise performance and recovery by providing a balanced amount of pro and antioxidants.