Obesity - Food

Inulin prebiotic shows anti-inflammatory potential in obese people: RCT

12-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Three months of consuming chicory inulin led to significant decreases in fecal markers of inflammation in obese people, according to data from the Food4Gut randomized placebo-controlled trial.

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.

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.

Akkermansia levels linked to lower obesity risk: American Gut Project data

28-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

High relative abundance of bacteria in the genus Akkermansia may be associated with a lower risk of obesity, according to a new analysis of data from 10,534 participants in the American Gut Project.

Gut microbiome changes in high-protein diet offer weight loss insights

23-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A high protein, calorie restricted diet (HPD) leads to a more diverse gut microbiome in obesity and different microbial change as compared to that seen in response to a normal protein, calorie restricted diet (NPD), which may indicate the reason behind...

Calanus oil may halt obesity-related gut microbiota changes, study finds

18-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementation with oil derived from North Atlantic Ocean shrimp may play a role in preventing the negative changes seen in the gut microbiome that are linked to obesity and weight mismanagement.

Paper suggests looking at microbiome changes as way to judge effect of protein, fiber intake in older adults

11-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Recent research suggests that at looking the microbiome changes that result from increased protein and fiber consumption could be a better way to design nutritional plans that decrease the incidence of sarcopenia and obesity in older adults.

Sabinsa introduces combination liver support ingredient backed by recent research

05-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Indian ingredient supplier Sabinsa has launched a new combination of branded ingredients, named LivLonga, aimed at liver support. The combination will support end users threatened by the steady increase in liver dysfunction as a result of global lifestyle...

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.

Bacteria in newborn's stool may indicate risk of obesity

14-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The bacteria found in a baby's first stool can predict its likelihood of becoming overweight by the age of three, according to a new prospective, population‐based study, suggesting a child's risk of obesity may to start during pregnancy.

Melinjo tree seed extract may reduce obesity and diabetes

27-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A seed extract from the Indonesian Melinjo tree may reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes, according to a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled clinical study among healthy young subjects.

Avocado consumption gives obese adults brain boost: study

16-Mar-2020 By Oliver Morrison

Daily avocado consumption improves the ability to focus attention in obese adults, according to a US study.

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Study: Why does orange flavonoid reverse obesity?

04-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines could help to reverse obesity and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, a new study in mice has reaffirmed, but their theory behind the mechanism of the effects has been ruled out.

What works in weight management? Find out on Wednesday

27-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

What works in weight management? That’s what a webinar scheduled for Wednesday aims to find out.

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.

Study links vitamin D supplementation to healthier hearts in children

22-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

With a growing number of pediatricians recommending vitamin D supplements to children, the global vitamin D supplements market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2019-2024, according to Mordor Intelligence.

Beneo touts new isomaltulose scientific research on fat burning

22-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study suggests the slow release carbohydrate Palatinose delivers greater loss in body weight and fat mass.

Physicians weigh in on weight management and obesity

20-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Nutrition and the science behind it has evolved rapidly over the decades. In a world full of extremes, striking a balance has proved challenging.

From the editor's desk

Weight management event set for Jan. 29

17-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Weight management continues to be a category that drives the supplement industry. A webinar on Jan 29 that features a host of expert speakers will examine the latest trends in this category.

Polyphenols show promise in shifting microbiome away from obesity states

14-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new paper by Brazilian researchers elucidates ways in which polyphenols may help shift the gut microbiome away from states associated with obesity and metabolic disorders.

Watermelon supplements found to benefit obese mice: Study

08-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that watermelon byproducts positively alter glucose levels, the gut microbiome, and inflammation in lab mice. Now researchers are ready to take their findings to human studies.

Mate tea and caffeine reduce weight gain, rat study concludes

02-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study in rats concludes that caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat cells and limiting the production of triglycerides.

The double burden of nutrition: When malnutrition and obesity overlap

18-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The Lancet recently published a warning report calling attention to the “new nutrition reality” facing low and middle-income countries that is driven by the modern food system.

Consistent multivitamin use positively associated with adequate intake of micronutrients: Study

17-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Multivitamins are the most commonly consumed dietary supplement in the United States and worldwide. With micronutrient insufficiency being more common in middle-aged to older adults, and multivitamin use has been shown to improve status in this population.

New Zealand flower extract helps curb hunger during intermittent fasting: Study

06-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Intermittent fasting has gained traction in the United States as a way to lose weight. Amarasate, a weight-management extract, is being touted as an effective anorexigenic agent for such a diet.

Fat fighting: Can Spirulina supplementation help weight loss?

07-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Dietary intake of Spirulina can significantly reduce body weight, especially in obese individuals, finds a new meta-analysis of clinical data.

New company to commercialize avocado compound with anti-obesity, anti-diabetes benefits

05-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A new company has sprung up in Canada to commercialize a fat molecule found only in avocados, which has been reported to confer anti-diabetes and weight management benefits in animal and human studies.

Expert reaction: Could probiotics be an exciting answer to childhood obesity?

23-Sep-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

A study which suggests probiotics may enhance weight loss in obese children has been scrutinised by experts who say despite its limitations the results are 'exciting'.

Review finds link between selenium and some cholesterol-lowering benefits

02-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

Gathering data from published human clinical trials, researchers in Iran suggest a link between selenium supplementation and decreased serum levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides.

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.

Excessive BCAA intake linked to over-eating and obesity: Australian mice study

16-May-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Excessive consumption of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may reduce lifespan, negatively impact mood and lead to weight gain, according to new Australian research on mice.

Curcumin exhibited anti-fatty liver properties in Iranian clinical trial

14-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Iran compared the effects of a curcumin supplement versus placebo in a cohort of obese individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). They found that the curcumin supplemented participants exhibited improvements at the end...

Study on mice suggests betaine supplementation may improve fat metabolism

20-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Mice fed a high fat ‘Western diet’ and supplemented with betaine exhibited ‘favorable metabolic changes,’ researchers report in a new study.

Evidence continues to build linking fiber supplementation and improved cholesterol levels

05-Nov-2018 By Adi Menayang

There’s mounting evidence that psyllium, oat bran beta-glucan, and PolyGlycopleX each confer blood lipid management benefits, but more studies are needed for the fibers’ effects on weight, hypertension, and blood sugar levels, researchers argued.

Ginger extract may inhibit obesity, inflammation, suggests study on rats fed a high-fat diet

29-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

Rats fed a high-fat diet supplemented with ginger extract exhibited less body weight gain and reduced lipid levels in serum and liver compared to rats not given the extract.

Special Report — How to tackle Australia's obesity epidemic: Coca-Cola Amatil, Fonterra and Nestlé have their say

21-Aug-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Australia is in the midst of an obesity crisis, with two-thirds of adults and a quarter of children overweight or obese. But what do some of the nation's largest food firms believe can be done to tackle the problem, and what role should they themselves...

Authors find support for anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity compounds from edible seaweeds

23-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent review by Portuguese researchers supports the notion that edible seaweeds hold great promise as a source of dietary ingredients that have anti-hypertensive and weight management benefits.

Omega-3, omega-6 may improve obesity-related glucose issues… in rats at least

24-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

A new study on rats suggests that ALA and LA dietary supplementation may offer several benefits to obese individuals by altering gene expression.

New study out of Poland suggests garlic extract may reduce cardiovascular risk in obese individuals

18-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

A three-month long study in Poland suggests that garlic extract supplementation improved some markers linked to cardiovascular risk better than a placebo.

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.

Poor maternal vitamin D linked to increased childhood obesity

16-Feb-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Vitamin D deficiency during early pregnancy may heighten the chance of producing overweight children according to a new study in Pediatric Obesity

Cautious marketing, strong science has helped metabolite supplement RiduZone grow, says exec

14-Feb-2018 By Adi Menayang

Scientific backing, a low marketing profile, and a New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDI) from the FDA has helped RiduZone distinguish itself from the ‘miracle weight loss pill’ fad, according to Dr. Jay Yepuri, chief medical officer at NutriForward,...

Weight management market stagnation obscures shift away from pills toward functional foods

18-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

The weight management supplement market appears to be nearing the end of growth, perhaps in part because the users of the products aren’t. In weight, that is.

Special Edition: Weight Management

To win in weight management game a botanical ingredient needs science, transparency, suppliers say

18-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

As weight management products enter a new landscape with sales expected to flatten out over the next five to ten years, well-researched ingredients will be well positioned to weather that storm and to continue to prosper, suppliers said.

‘Watershed moment for type 2 diabetes understanding and management’ as study confirms disease reversal is possible.

12-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The ability to reverse type 2 diabetes (T2D) through an intensive weight management program has been proven in a groundbreaking study recently published in The Lancet.

Multiple health benefits of moringa leaves underlined in new review

01-Dec-2017 By Cheryl Tay

The leaves of the moringa oleifera (MO) plant may have protective effects against a plethora of chronic diseases, researchers have detailed in a new review.

Study finds link between gut microbiota, sleep quality and cognitive flexibility

07-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A new study highlights the link between sleep habits, gut microbiome composition and cognitive flexibility in healthy older adults, but could probiotics benefit sleep-related cognitive issues?

Whole grain switch benefits weight loss and inflammation - but not gut bacteria

06-Nov-2017 By Nathan Gray

Swapping out refined grains for whole grains does not cause significant shifts in our gut microbes or better insulin resistance – but does result in weight loss, lower food intake, and reduced systemic inflammation, say researchers.

SCIENCE SHORT

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.