Weight management

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021

29-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries until Monday, April 12.

Probiotic’s obesity benefits partially translate from animals to humans: Study

29-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 may improve blood sugar levels in healthy overweight/obese adults, according to a new study from APC Microbiome Ireland.

Laundry list of banned stimulant ingredients found in sports products bought online

24-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new paper has found a number of banned stimulants in sports nutrition products. Many of the ingredients in question have been the subject of specific FDA enforcement actions in the past.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit is back for 2021

17-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

After a record-breaking 2020 Digital Summit, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is back for 2021 with a dynamic extended program, a more immersive platform with new features, and more on-demand content.

Ecommerce improvements help Nature’s Sunshine to best quarter in company history

15-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Riding a great year for the dietary supplement industry and for multi level marketing companies in general Nature’s Sunshine notched its best quarter ever as it reported its 2020 year end final results.

NutraCast: CPG expert Chris Bernard on co-founding Mindright

12-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Two entrepreneurs just released a functional bar that they hope will speak to the ‘Happy Hustler.’

GNC leverages store footprint via same-day delivery deal

12-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

GNC is finding a way to leverage its extensive store footprint to improve its ecommerce performance by pairing with delivery service Shipt to enable same day delivery of products direct to consumers.

Amazon has ‘unique opportunity’ to engage manufacturers on adverse event reports, says expert

12-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The new dietary supplement specifications from Amazon are comprehensive, but adverse event reporting is not currently part of the picture and that presents challenges for brands and consumers, says an expert.

Metabolic footprint associated with the perception of satiety: Study

11-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers identified a link between certain metabolites in the blood and perceived satiety after consuming food. The findings could lead to personalized nutrition options that help curb hunger and satiety.

Amazon’s dietary supplement specifications: “These requirements shouldn’t be terribly onerous”

10-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: What are our judges looking for?

09-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With three weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Study finds metabolic benefits of multiple supplement use persist into older age

05-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found that consistent use of multiple dietary supplements is associated with better health that persists into older age. The association doesn’t prove a causal link, the authors acknowledge, but is good news for healthy aging strategies...

Study unlocks 70,000 new virus species in the human gut, creates bacteriophage opportunities

05-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

European researchers have reported the identification of over 140,000 viral species living in the human gut, more than half of which have never been seen before. The findings could open up new opportunities for bacteriophages for human nutrition.

Probiotics see biggest ever online surge in 2020

05-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Probiotics witnessed their biggest ever rise in online engagement in 2020 with weight management leading the charge as consumers looked for natural ways to stay healthy and avoid severe COVID-19.

Research, education, marketing highlight discussion 'White Spaces' event

01-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Experts from all walks of the sports nutrition industry talked about how to best approach white space categories, where the opportunities still are, and what brands need to know, during the final segment of the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA...

Study finds microbiome 'signature' associated with healthy aging

01-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A large set of longitudinal data revealed a distinct gut microbiome signature that is associated with healthy aging and survival in the latest decades of life.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Do you know a NutraChampion?

25-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is accepting nominations for Industry Initiative of the Year and NutraChampion at the 2021 NutraIngredients-USA Awards. Both categories are judged by our editorial team.

Polyphenol-blend may boost ‘health-related quality of life’ for overweight and obese adults: Study

24-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a blend of polyphenol-rich extracts from grapefruit, grape, green tea, guarana and black carrot may improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) by over 5%, says a study using Fytexia’s Fiit-ns ingredient.

California bill would restrict access to weight loss supplements, impose hefty fines

23-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

A bill introduced in the California State legislature would restrict the sale of weight loss supplements and impose significant penalties for noncompliance, the Natural Products Alliance has warned.

Herbalife’s 2020 sales hit $5.5 billion, with sports nutrition products leading way

22-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Sales of sports nutrition products led the way as Herbalife recorded $5.5 billion in revenue its year end earnings reported last week.

ADM talks 2021 trends in weight management

18-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The global pandemic has heightened consumers’ concerns about their weight and ADM says this awareness is set to last. But what products will fit consumers' evolving demands?

News in Brief

Lactalis launches 'pure' micellar casein

11-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lactalis Ingredients has launched a new minimally processed micellar casein offering a high protein and amino acid profile.

Evolve BioSystems gets $55 million investment led by Cargill

10-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Evolve BioSystems has announced $55 million in funding from Cargill and a private equity firm to bring its infant probiotic to market scale.

Citrus flavonoid may improve metabolic and inflammatory markers: Mouse study

10-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing a high-fat diet with citrus flavonoid eriocitrin may improve markers of metabolic health, inflammation and oxidative stress in obese mice eating a high-fat diet, says a new study.

Gencor launches Caralluma fimbriata extract for stress and anxiety

03-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Gencor is offering a new ingredient for the growing stress management category with the launch of its Calmaluma-branded Caralluma fimbriata extract.

Nature’s Way acquires personalized nutrition pioneer Baze

02-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Nature’s Way, one of America’s leading supplement manufacturers, has acquired Baze, a personalized nutrition company.

Business Leaders Forum: The changing supplement consumer & the shift to e-commerce

28-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

New users of dietary supplements – and increased usage among established consumers – are predicted to stay with the category after the pandemic subsides, according to industry CEOs.

Herbalife launches mix to convert meal replacement shakes into nutrition-dense baked goods

26-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife Nutrition is extending its reach into the functional foods category with the launch of a baking mix that uses its Formula 1 shake powder as a primary ingredient.

Business Leaders Forum: Hear directly from the CEOs of The Vitamin Shoppe, Pharmavite, SmartyPants & NOW!

18-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Start 2021 with insights from CEOs of some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.

Researchers wake up the gut with new probiotic tea, coffee

14-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed new probiotic coffee and tea.

Prebiotic wellness brand Muniq secures $8.2M in series A round

13-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Muniq, a company offering a functional nutrition line that promotes blood sugar control and gut health, recently closed a new round of funding — a move the company said will allow them to expand their line and get their product into the hands of people...

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

11-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2021 with new two categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

NutraCast Podcast: Muniq CEO Marc Washington on need for inclusion in industry

08-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Black women have the highest rates of being overweight or obese compared to other groups in the United States. And people who are overweight are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol — all risk factors for heart disease...

The Vitamin Shoppe and WW kick off new year with partnership

07-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The Vitamin Shoppe and WW International, Inc. (formerly Weight Watchers International, Inc.) are joining forces in the name of health.

NutraVideo: Envara Health launches therapy to enhance fat absorption

06-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Envara Health, a company focused on advanced nutrition, has launched Encala, a new medical food formulated to address fat malabsorption in patients with conditions such as cystic fibrosis.

FDA warns consumers about weight loss & male enhancement products sold through Amazon, eBay

04-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The US Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer warning on December 17 about potentially dangerous drug ingredients in certain male enhancement or weight loss products sold through Amazon, eBay and other retailers.

Eating in restricted time window cut fat, boosted immune systems of elite cyclists

22-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Does it matter when you eat? A new study on elite cyclists says yes, with a cohort that ate only between late morning and early evening showing weight loss and loss of fat mass compared to others that ate throughout the day.

Probiotics for immunity: Online reviews surged 26% in first half of 2020

21-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

While digestive health remains the leading health position for probiotics in the US, immune support is the second most popular positioning with online reviews growing 26% in the first half of 2020 to hit 179,000 in July, says Lumina Intelligence.

‘Any company that is not doing personalization is going to die’: Viome founder

16-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

“Every person in the next five years is going to ask for foods that are personalized for them, and every ingredient is personalized for them,” said Naveen Jain during a recent webinar hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

NutraVideo: Dr. James Kelley on fasting with food

09-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Scientists have found a way to avoid triggering food sensing pathways that leave the body in a fasting state.

Tespo zeroes in on nutrition for bariatric demographic

09-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Tespo recently launched a new product to support bariatric surgery patients and a digital health platform to help them meet their nutritional challenges.

Polish footballers short on carbs, critical nutrients, study finds

09-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

A recent study done on professional soccer players in Poland concluded that the players were not consuming enough carbohydrate and were deficient in several important nutrients. But an expert cited some flaws in the study’s design, highlighting the...

Amazon issues sweeping quality specs for supplements sold on its site

04-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Amazon has begun requiring supplement marketers to provide comprehensive testing results and other documentation in order to be able to sell products on its site.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY SURVEY

NutraIngredients-USA survey on the state of the US Dietary Supplements industry in 2020

02-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

How has Covid-19 affected business? Beyond immunity which categories were big winners in 2020? And did we learn anything about delivery formats this year?

November Launch Pad: Bloating, hormones and Brotein, oh my

30-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Whether you are dealing with bloat from all the takeout, desire six-pack abs like ‘The Situation’ or hormones have your libido down, November has many new offerings for whatever life throws your way.

High DHA supplement boosts testosterone in overweight men

25-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Researchers have found that a high DHA fish oil supplement raised testosterone levels in a cohort of obese men. The result come from a secondary analysis of data from a larger trial done to look for insulin sensitivity effects.

Study discovers microbiome modulation possibilities in obese population

20-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Modulation of the gut microbiome may help prevent metabolic abnormalities in the obese population, according to a new study which reveals gut microbial differences in healthy and unhealthy overweight and obese adults.

NOW’s tests reveal almost half of ALA products purchased on Amazon were understrength

13-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Almost half of ALA supplements purchased on Amazon were understrength, the latest round of testing by supplement manufacturer NOW reveals.

Nature's Sunshine records first $100 million quarter

11-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Nature’s Sunshine Products has reported record earnings as lockdown restrictions lift in overseas markets such as Asia and Latin America.

Today! IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit

10-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Kicking off at 12pm Eastern, the three-day event will combine dynamic live broadcasts with exclusive on-demand content about probiotics, prebiotics, and the microbiome. There is still time to register for FREE.