New results and breakthroughs took centre stage in Berlin at the
First International Conference on Innovations and Trends in Weight
Loss and Weight Management.
Calcium from dairy sources, but not supplements, decreased excess
levels of fat in the blood after eating, says research from Denmark
that is yet another twist to the calcium-dairy weight loss debate.
An extract from pomegranate leaves may offer promise for weight
control after an animal study showed the extract suppressed
appetite and reduced food intake for high-fat diets.
BioSerae is researching the use of its cactus-derived lipophilic
fibre NeOpuntia in food matrices, and has received interest from
food companies that are also keen to explore its potential outside
of supplements.
DSM Food Specialities' satiety ingredient Fabuless continues to
garner interest from dairy companies, as Campina extends its use in
Optiwell branded products to Germany.
The Afriplex hoodia cultivation programme is yielding its first
harvest this year and is expected to significantly increase supply
of plant material available to meet growing demand from the weight
management market.
The exhibition surrounding the first conference dedicated to
entirely to slimming ingredients, taking place next month in
Berlin, is open only to companies whose products are supported by
clinical trials, says the organiser.
Following the juxtaposition of two CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)
studies in a communiqué from Ohio State University, Cognis and the
lead author have spoken out to clarify what they say is a
misrepresentation of the results.
Two Ohio State University studies involving CLA fed to mice and
rats are reported to have brought about diverging results that
suggest opposing potential effects in humans. However, it is
generally accepted that humans react physiologically...
The developer of weight loss supplement CortiSlim is preparing to
launch a new product called Citricoma - a blend of polymethoxylated
flavones and eurycoma longifolia - and has signed an exclusive
distribution agreement with HP Ingredients...
A combination of calcium plus vitamin D during weight loss in
overweight and obese women could improve blood cholesterol levels,
says new research from Canada.
Consumers in the UK are seeking a more natural approach to weight
management, according to Mintel, a trend that signals some of the
latest ingredients in the sector could be right on the money.
Tate & Lyle is introducing a new formulation service that
facilitates the addition of nutrients to food products, but without
compromising on taste - an all-important factor in persuading
consumers to switch to healthier alternatives.
NutraCea is moving in on opportunities for its stabilised rice bran
in the Australia and New Zealand functional food market, signing a
distribution agreement for its ingredients with Med-Chem.
Nestle has exercised its option to finalise its commercial
agreement with Phosphagenics over the use of Phospha-E in
specialised nutrition products for metabolic syndrome.
The results of a recent study on US beverage consumption could
highlight opportunities for functional beverage marketers to inject
more value-added beverages into a market that has become
increasingly saturated with calorie-laden...
A diet is not just for January. Sure, the wagon-ride to a healthy
weight is a bumpy one and some won't manage to cling on. But global
government efforts to reduce the impact of the obesity crisis on
public health are ongoing,...
A combination of catechins, caffeine, capsaicin and tyrosine were
found to boost heat generation and energy expenditure without any
adverse effects on blood pressure or heart rate, says a new study
from Denmark.
Scandinavian Clinical Nutrition (SCN) has signed a 10-year research
grant agreement with the renowned Karolinska Institutet, which aims
to emulate similar academic-industry partnerships for
pharmaceuticals and boost credibility of...
The Federal Trade Commission announced settlements totalling $25mn
with four well-known weight-loss pill marketers, sending out
another warning to companies making unsubstantiated claims to
consumers.
Women who regularly consumed at least one serving of full-fat diary
every day gained about 30 per cent less weight than women who
didn't, says a study from Sweden.
Phytopharm and Unilever are expecting progress in their efforts to
develop products using the active extract of Hoodia gordonii in
2007, and report they are satisfied with efforts to address the
problem of ineffective weight-loss...
Low-glycemic products are only just gaining momentum, according to
Packaged Facts, which predicts that the glycemic-control angle will
be an ever more pressing consideration for marketers and
formulators in the coming years.
Resveratrol, the phenolic derivative found in red wine and certain
plants, may play a role in protecting against diabetes and obesity,
suggest the results of an animal study.
Recently declared a separate entity from parent Loders Croklaan and
with a new CEO at the helm, the Lipid Nutrition is aiming to grow
sales volumes by making its products attractive for food uses and
to extend geographically.
Berkem is promoting its coffee-derived Svetol ingredient for
functional food uses, communicating positive clinical findings on
weight loss that build on epidemiological data connecting the
well-loved beverage to health benefits.
A quarter of American adolescents regularly take multi-vitamin
supplements, says a new study, and these young people have
healthier diets and lifestyles than non-users.
Pharmachem has announced that the Food and Drug Administration has
been notified of structure function claims for weight control and
starch reduction for the company's Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer
ingredient.
Sabinsa Corporation has said it is taking legal action against DNP
International for allegedly infringing patents protecting the use
of its BioPerine and Forslean extracts.
The turkey's gone, except for the bits still wrapped up in the
fridge ready for sandwiches. So does that mean you're off scot-free
from the caloric carnage of Thanksgiving Day? Unfortunately,
nutritionists say "no".
Weight management was a topic on many people's lips at HIE in
Frankfurt last week, with a particular emphasis on satiety. But
while several satiety-boosting ingredients are grabbing industry
attention, are consumers ready for...
Carbery presented new developments in whey protein ingredients at
HIE in Frankfurt last week as it recognises they are increasingly
desirable for mainstream healthy products, not just the sports
nutrition and infant formula markets.
National Bioscience Corporation has received a weight loss patent
for its phyto-ingredient Aralox, which opens up possibilities for
exclusive marketing in the booming weight loss segment.
The omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), suppressed the
development of fat cells in vitro, and could lead to
reductions in body fat, US researchers have reported.
Bread enriched with lupin kernel flour at the expense of wheat
flour reduced energy intake and increased the feeling of fullness,
says new research from Australia that may have important
implications for weight management.
DSM is continuing to build its personalised nutrition capabilities
with its venturing arm making a €2m investment in IntegraGen, and a
collaboration with the French biotech to apply its genetic tests to
weight management products.
In a survey of 3,500 people, a University of Connecticut team
discerned that 34 percent of Americans trying to lose weight are
using supplements - an encouraging indicator for the dietary
supplement industry.
Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, extended survival
rates of mice and prevented the negative effects of high-calorie
diets, says a new study published in Nature.
The food and beverage industry must switch from "cheaper oils,
starches and sugars" to a healthier and more nutritional focus,
said the International Obesity Task Force, after startling new
estimates were released about...
Scottish snack company Paterson's has become the latest business to
target the growing trend towards healthier and more traditional
snacking with a new addition to its own-brand range of flavoured
oatcakes.
US-based New World Enterprizes has succeeded in gaining a European
patent for its Chocamine ingredient for appetite control and energy
building, which could help grow its presence in the burgeoning
weight management category.
A handful of almonds, a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants,
vitamin E and magnesium, may enhance the feeling of fullness in
people and aid weight management, suggests a new study.
Our plain-dwelling ancestors were big-time eaters of inulin-containing plants, and prebiotic consumption was significantly higher than today, an archaeologist told attendees at the 5th Orafti Research Conference in Boston.
Inulin and oligofructose could offer ways of stemming the tide of
obesity, or could change immune responses and protect against
potentially harmful infection, said prebiotic experts at Orafti's
5th Research Conference at Harvard...
MOROSIL™ has won as Ingredient of the Year in the category Weight Management at 2023 Nutraingredient USA. MOROSIL ™ is a standardized extract derived from...
Slendacor® is a synergistic, patented formulation of three standardized herbal extracts: turmeric (Curcuma longa), moringa (Moringa oleifera) and curry...
