DSM's proprietary ingredient Fabuless, formulated in yoghurt,
stopped weight gain after weight loss, says a randomized,
placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.
Astaxanthin, the carotenoid mostly associated with eye health,
stopped weight gain in mice fed a high-fat diet and offer an
interesting alternative to the blossoming weight management market
if results can be repeated in humans.
Next Pharmaceuticals has announced the results of a clinical study
on Citrofen it said indicate that the proprietary ingredient may
reduce stiffness by a half for participants with knee
osteoarthritis.
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...
Phosphagenics has release further details on its collaboration with
Nestle Nutrition for the use of Phospha-E in foods metabolic
syndrome, following the food giant's decision to exercise its
option this week.
SourceOne is rebranding its proprietary blend of herbal Tongkat Ali
for a more mainstream uses beyond the sexual enhancement and
bodybuilding supplement markets.
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.
Watching television, eating family meals and the safety of the
neighborhood all play a role in children's weight, according to
researchers at the University of Missouri.
Adhering to the recommended daily amount of protein may help
protect against certain cancers that are not directly associated
with obesity, says new research from the US.
Health conditions that were once almost exclusively associated with
the elderly are now being increasingly diagnosed in children,
according to a new report, which calls for immediate dietary
intervention.
Drinking a whopping seven or more cups of coffee a day could cut
the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by over 40 per cent, say
Finnish researchers from the country's National Public Health
Institute.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supplementing the diet of obese rodents with a compound found in
brown seaweed reduced weight by 10 per cent, and could be developed
as a natural extract to help fight the growing human obesity
epidemic, Japanese researchers told...
Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could prevent
weight and fat gain at times of the year when people are most
susceptible, as well as during the natural ageing process, says a
new study supported by Cognis.
A daily supplement of chromium picolinate, in combination with a
common anti-diabetic medication, could improve blood sugar levels
as well as cutting weight gain by 60 per cent, says a US clinical
trial.
Phytonutrient supplier Sabinsa has been granted a US patent for its
weight management ingredient Garcitrin, thereby adding to the body
of knowledge surrounding the use of hydroxycitric acid compounds.
Spices have benefits beyond giving flavour to foods and drinks, say
scientists from Holland and Canada, and could be considered as
'functional' ingredients in the struggle against obesity.
Clemson University has been granted $2m to create an endowed chair
in nutrigenomics to tackle obesity, but before an academic can be
appointed it must match the figure in industry funding in order to
demonstrate the project's...
Fuji Chemical Industry has been granted a US patent for the use of
astaxanthin to reduce inflammation, enabling the manufacturer to
further strengthen its position in the market.
The Australian Consumers Association has questioned general
consumer use of protein bars and shakes in a report that could have
repercussions for the mainstream sports and energy market and call
into question marketing techniques.
A report published by non-profit organisation GreenFacts is aiming
to bring scientific consensus on the role of diet and nutrition in
chronic disease prevention to a non-specialist audience.
Swedish researchers have identified a compound found in green
leaves that suppresses appetites and boosts weight loss in lab
animals, and could one day be used as a functional ingredient to
help tackle obesity.
The obesity issue is not going to solve itself, concluded
participants in a CIAA debate this month who advocated an EU-wide
approach to tackling the problem, with the food and drink industry
forming part of the solution.
Sticking to a low-carbohydrate diet with some limits of calories
has long-term benefits on body weight and blood sugar levels, says
a new study from Sweden, but a leading diabetes charity advises
against following such a diet.
A daily supplement of an extract from citrus peel could reduce
insulin resistance in hamsters, suggesting the extract might also
help prevent diabetes in humans, says a North American study.
The debate about dairy consumption boosting weight loss got a
massive fillip at the Paris Anti-Obesity Therapies congress, but
natural product-based dietary supplements don't help weight loss
said experts.
Europeans are eating worse now than 45 years ago, but agriculture
and the right farming policies can promote healthy diets, according
to FAO economist Josef Schmidhuber.
Nutrition 21 has high hopes for the distribution of its Chromax
chromium picolinate in retail outlets, with a major marketing
planned for the summer, but the first fruit of commercialization is
yet to be seen in its financial results.
Lipid Nutrition is today announcing the findings of a new human
trial using CLA, that reinforces the fatty acid's fat mass
reduction claim and shed light on the main locations of the fat
reduction on the human body.
It is time to admit that society is fighting a part-time battle
against the bulge, willingly lambasting soft drinks, burgers and
chocolate, while shuffling silently away from a fairly dismal
exercise rate.
US researchers examining the dramatic rise in people suffering form
diabetes have confirmed that obesity is a major factor in the
disease. They warn that measures must be taken to prevent obesity
in order to halt the growing diabetes...
Almost 60 per cent of US medical schools do not meet
recommendations for nutrition education for med students, producing
physicians - the first port of call for nutrition advice for many
consumers - who may have inadequate nutrition...
A German clinical trial has reported that eating a fibre-enriched
bread for only three days improved insulin sensitivity in
overweight and obese women by eight per cent, as the evidence for
fibre protection against type-2 diabetes...
People who follow a vegetarian diet are likely to have body weights
as much as 20 per cent less than non-veggies, and are at lower risk
of serious diseases, says a new review.
A new line of functional fat substitutes claims to be able to cut
up to half the fat content of products while fortifying them with
health promoting ingredients.
