Metabolic Syndrome

Nutraceutical blend ‘Gludia’ offers valid and safe metabolic syndrome management

16-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A nutraceutical blend of glucomannan, D-chiro-inositol, Cinnamomum zeylanicum blume and inulin could provide a valid alternative in the treatment of metabolic syndrome (MetS), a new study concluded.

Jim Roza on SophorOx for weight management

14-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Jim Roza, chief scientific officer at Layn Natural Ingredients, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA at this year’s SupplySide West about SophorOx, a supplement that can assist in weight management.

Green tea manipulates gut microbes for weight management: Study

14-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Green tea may provide an effective alternative for the prevention of metabolic syndrome by regulating gut intestinal microflora in the obese, according to a recent study.

RCT supports probiotic’s cardiometabolic health potential

27-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with a specific Lacticaseibacillus paracasei probiotic strain may improve the function of the endothelium and overall heart health in people with metabolic syndrome (MetS), says a new study.

Response to probiotics for metabolic syndrome may be diet dependent

13-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

The effects of probiotic supplements in metabolic syndrome may be tied to diet, according to a new study from Stanford University.

Both short and long sleep durations may increase metabolic syndrome risk, study concludes

21-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Those reporting an average of nine hours of sleep a day, as well as those sleeping below seven hours, were observed to have greater metabolic syndrome severity scores (MSSS), highlighting the importance of incorporating sleep with diet and activity intervention...

Garlic powder may boost cardiovascular health in people with metabolic syndrome: RCT

16-Feb-2023 By Will Chu

Supplementation with garlic powder as prebiotic could decrease the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to new findings from a group of Iranian researchers.

Could B vitamins protect against the metabolic syndrome?

26-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary intake and blood levels of folate, and vitamins B6 and B12 were inversely associated with MetS risk in young American adults, says a new study from Texas State University.

Annatto Tocotrienol plus Resveratrol may improve cardiometabolic risk in MetS: RCT

20-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of delta-tocotrienol from annatto improved cardiometabolic risk factors, including central obesity and blood pressure, suggest findings from a randomized clinical study.

Low-calorie diet benefits microbiome, delays immunosenescence

02-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With obesity linked to major alterations in the gut, microbiota play a profound role on metabolic homeostasis. However, reducing calories may reverse this phenotype.

Avocado-based ingredient that normalizes fat oxidation hits market

09-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

After years of research and product development, an ingredient sourced from avocados that promises powerful metabolic benefits has debuted on the market.

Pharmactive launches carob fruit extract that offers weight management support

28-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The manufacturer says its new product, dubbed CSAT+, a blend of carob bean extracts, is showing promise in weight management and metabolic syndrome (MetS).

Anthocyanin supplements show heart health benefits for people with MetS: study

31-Mar-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with anthocyanins from bilberries and blackcurrants may improve cardiometabolic risk factors in people with metabolic syndrome (MetS), says a new study from Australia.

The diet-gut axis and its impact cardiometabolic health: Study

23-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Obesity and cardiometabolic diseases are often related to diet, which in turn plays a major role in shaping the human gut microbiota.

Researchers develop way to alter intestinal microbiota, vaccinate against inflammatory diseases

13-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Alterations in gut microbiota composition are associated with metabolic syndrome and chronic inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers recently investigated whether elicitation of anti-flagellin antibodies might serve as a...

B vitamin supplementation eases metabolic syndrome symptoms in adults: Japan RCT

09-Jul-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation with B vitamins (among others) can lower plasma homocysteine levels in those with some form of metabolic syndrome, according to an RCT conducted in an adult Japanese population.

Can increased potassium intake help with weight loss?

03-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Israel reported that participants in a dieting study who showed greater Body Mass Index (BMI) decreases had higher potassium intakes than those with modest BMI decreases.

Compound found in blueberries linked to increased physical activity in mouse study

13-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers at Laval University in Quebec studied the impact of polyphenols on metabolic disorders in obese mice, and unexpectedly observed an increase in physical activity in a group of mice supplemented with the compound proanthocyanidins.

Montmorency tart cherries are ‘promising intervention’ for metabolic syndrome patients, pilot study suggests

07-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

British researchers suggest that the consumption of tart cherry, either in capsule or juice format, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease by improving cardio-metabolic markers.

Green coffee improved metabolic syndrome symptoms in new rat study

15-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Australia observed mitigated body weight gain and normalized systolic blood pressure among rats supplemented with green coffee extract compared to rats that did not receive the extract.

October New Product Launches: Crispy protein bars, herbal blend for blood sugar, and ‘beef supplements’

26-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

From crispy protein bars under Bodybuilding.com’s new but growing private label line, to a line of superfood supplements from different cow organs, here’s what’s new in the finished product space:

New research backs tocotrienol-rich vitamin E’s metabolic function benefits

05-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation with tocotrienol-rich vitamin E may benefit metabolic function, according to results from a new clinical trial.

Probiotic and prebiotic combo may reduce obesity-related symptoms, rat study suggests

02-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Thailand suggest that long-term consumption of a probiotic and prebiotic combo may improve obesity-related metabolic symptoms like insulin resistance, based on their study on rats.

Aged garlic extract supplementation may benefit health of adults with obesity

09-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

Obese adults supplemented with aged garlic extract for six weeks had decreased inflammatory markers compared to the start of the study.

Mouse study backs weight loss potential of curcumin, piperine combo

05-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

Mice given curcumin and piperine while on a calorie restricted diet lost more fat than control group mice and exhibited significantly lower plasma inflammatory markers associated with obesity, according to researchers from Tufts University in Boston and...

Why does a fibre-fat combo fight metabolic disease? Scientists find 'previously unappreciated' mechanism

24-Jan-2018 By Niamh Michail

Scientists have uncovered a 'previously unappreciated' mechanism which may explain why eating dietary fibre, in particular fermentable inulin, prevents the negative health effects of a high fat diet.

Recipient’s gut bacteria make-up may drive faecal transplant response

06-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The gut microbiota composition of the recipient may determine the effectiveness of a faecal transplant in reducing insulin resistance, according to a new study in Cell Metabolism.

Vitamin E tocotrienols may improve markers of metabolic syndrome: Rat data

27-Sep-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Lab rats with metabolic syndrome fed a diet supplemented with a full spectrum palm tocotrienol complex showed improvements in blood pressure, blood lipids and liver health, says a new study from Monash University Malaysia.

Vital role of Vitamin D in improving gut flora and preventing metabolic syndrome revealed in new research

04-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Scientists have discovered that vitamin D deficiency is necessary for metabolic syndrome caused by a high-fat diet to progress in mice.

Omega-3s may enhance exercise benefits for people with MetS

18-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A daily dose of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and oleate – a monounsatured fatty acid (MUFA) – may enhance the beneficial effects of exercise for people with metabolic syndrome.

Flaxseed supplementation may aid metabolic syndrome management, study finds

26-May-2016 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Iran found that 30-g brown milled flaxseed daily helped study participants lower their blood markers of metabolic syndrome more than lifestyle changes did alone.

Bifidobacterium probiotic shows metabolic and anti-obesity benefits: RCT

09-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 may reduce body weight and cholesterol levels in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study from Brazil.

Eating black raspberries may decrease heart disease risk: Study

29-Apr-2016 By Will Chu

An extract found in black raspberries can significantly lower arterial stiffness, a key measure of cardiovascular disease, according to data from a Korean study.

Curcumin shows benefits for people with metabolic syndrome: RCT

06-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Bioavailable curcumin supplements may improve levels of adiponectin, a hormone that plays an important role in the regulation of insulin sensitivity and energy, in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study.

Cocoa flavanols may use gut microbiota pathway to ease metabolic syndrome: Review

29-Jan-2016 By Will Chu

Consuming cocoa flavanols may interact with the gut microbiota as a way of preventing metabolic syndrome or easing the condition’s symptoms, a review has concluded.

More lycopene linked to longer lives for people with metabolic syndrome

19-Jan-2016 By Stephen DANIELLS

Higher blood levels of lycopene may reduce the risk of mortality in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Higher dietary magnesium linked to lower metabolic syndrome risk, says new meta-analysis

06-Nov-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Increased intakes of magnesium from the diet may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome by 22%, says a new meta-analysis.

From the FENS Congress in Berlin

Euro congress tackles ‘syndrome X'

26-Oct-2015 By Shane STARLING

Vitamin E and prebiotics are important in the 21st century battle against ‘syndrome X’ – the umbrella term given to a collection of chronic maladies including obesity, inflammation, diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the FENS congress...

Early lutein doesn’t impact kids’ diabetes, heart disease, stroke risk: 2000-strong 5-year study

20-Aug-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Taking lutein at 13 months of age does not benefit the child’s cardiometabolic health at six, say researchers.

Calcium & magnesium reduce risk of metabolic syndrome: 9000-strong study

13-Aug-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Calcium and magnesium may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome – but men need above and beyond recommended levels for this effect, say researchers.

‘Ancient, mystical fruit’: Nestlé patents pomegranate skin extract for metabolic syndrome

21-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Nestlé has filed an international patent for pomegranate skin extract as a strategy against metabolic syndrome, in particular fatty liver disease. 

Nestlé files casein infant formula patent for better insulin sensitivity

05-Jun-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Nestlé has filed an international patent for an infant nutrition product with casein protein, which it said could be used to prevent metabolic syndrome disorders later in life.

Curcumin may improve cholesterol levels for people with MetS: Study

09-Feb-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of curcumin, the yellow pigment from turmeric, may help slash LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study from Taiwan.

PLMI 2014 Thought Leaders Consortium

Strategic product development for a personalized, practitioner-driven approach to cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health

17-Dec-2014 By Barry W. Ritz, PhD, VP Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Atrium Innovations Inc

Developing innovative dietary supplement products for nutrition-trained or functional medicine practitioners who engage in a personalized approach to patient management presents interesting challenges and opportunities. How do you develop, manufacture...

Microbiome modification could prevent metabolic syndrome: Mouse data

26-Nov-2014 By Nathan Gray

Promoting healthy gut microbiota could help to prevent and even reverse metabolic syndrome, according to new research.

Magnesium linked to lower metabolic syndrome risk: Meta-analysis

17-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Increased dietary intakes of magnesium may reduce the risk of developing metabolic syndrome by about 30%, says a new meta-analysis of six studies.

No link between omega-3s & metabolic syndrome: Study

10-May-2013

Increased dietary intakes of omega-3 fatty acids are not linked to a reduction in the risk of metabolic syndrome in the US population, suggests a new study.

Pine bark extract shows benefits against metabolic syndrome: Human data

03-May-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of Pycnogenol, an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine, may help reduce health risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome, suggests new data from a human study.

Grape intake may protect against MetS-related organ damage: Rat data

25-Apr-2013 By Nathan Gray

Consuming polyphenol-rich grapes may help protect against organ damage associated with the progression of metabolic syndrome, according to new research in rats.

Fiber boosts cardiovascular and metabolic profiles for diabetics

08-Apr-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of soluble fiber may improve metabolic measures and slim waistlines in type-2 diabetics with the metabolic syndrome, says new data from Brazil.