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Weight and muscle mass changes linked to dementia risk: Early findings

05-Dec-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Early results from a new study led by The Australian National University (ANU) indicate that people in their 60s and early 70s could lower their risk of dementia by maintaining healthy weight and muscle mass.

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Probiotics backed for weight loss benefits: Meta-analysis

31-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Probiotic supplementation with various strains of Lactobacillus have been shown to induce a small but statistically significant weight loss in the obese and overweight, according to a new review and meta-analysis.

OmniActive gets self-affirmed GRAS for Capsimax

09-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

OmniActive has announced that it has obtained self-affirmed GRAS status for its Capsimax weight management ingredient.

RCT supports Ashwagandha root extract’s weight management potential

28-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract may help people with chronic stress manage their body weight, says a new study from India.

Collagen supplements offer cellulite benefits: RCT study

01-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Collagen peptide supplementation may improve the appearance of cellulite, says a new study that uses Gelita’s Verisol branded ingredient.

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Herbal blend shows body fat reduction potential: Study

28-Apr-2015

A botanical blend has been shown to reduce body fat by 5% compared to placebo in a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods.

Food gum may slash body fat levels: RCT data

17-Dec-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming gum Arabic for six weeks may help healthy women shed up to 2.2% body fat, says a new randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind trial from Sudan – home of the gum.

Resveratrol supplements backed for vascular benefits: DSM study

22-Oct-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with the red wine compound resveratrol could have ‘sustained’ benefits on cardiovascular functions and hold promise for cognitive functions, according to new research backed by DSM.

Have your cake and eat it: Chocolate consumption linked to lower BMI

28-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

People who consume chocolate frequently may have lower body mass index (BMI) values, suggests ‘intriguing’ data from the University of California, San Diego.

Soluble fiber may help shed 1.5kg in 12 weeks: Roquette study

16-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of soluble fiber may boost feelings of fullness and lead to measurable reductions in body weight, says a new study from Roquette using its Nutriose ingredient.

Low Canadian vitamin C linked to chronic disease risk

02-Sep-2009

Almost half of Canadian adults are not getting enough vitamin C, according to a recent study, which also suggests that deficiency of the vitamin could be linked to a greater risk of obesity.

Better diet and lifestyle reduces hypertension, say researchers

23-Jul-2009 By staff reporter

A low-risk lifestyle and diet will lead to less instances of hypertension in women, and cost less than pharma remedies, according to a study published in the Journal of American Nutrition (JAMA).

Prebiotics may prevent excessive teenage weight gain

02-Oct-2007 By Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of prebiotic inulin and oligofructose may help
adolescents maintain an appropriate body weight and BMI, according
to new research from the US.

Big infants at greater risk of later obesity

17-Oct-2005 By Dominique Patton

Large infants, and those who grow rapidly during the first two
years of life, are at increased risk of obesity in childhood and
adulthood, finds a new study out on Friday.

Portion sizes of prepared foods to fight obesity?

14-Jun-2005

Good news for prepared meal manufacturers with a recent study
concluding consumption of convenient, nutritious frozen dinners
could help dieters control portion size, reports Lindsey
Partos.