Weight Management

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

FDA teams up with other agencies to tighten inspections of IMF shipments

03-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration has signed an MOU with other federal agencies to improve the search and seizure of illegal products entering the country via International Mail Facilities.

Non-viable Lactobacillus johnsonii strain may offer weight management potential

20-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Data from a mouse study indicated that consumption of the non-viable bacterial strain may affect genes linked to fat accumulation and offer potential weight management benefits.

RCT: Balance better than cyclical keto diet for athletic performance

17-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A cyclical keto diet and a a nutritionally balanced diet are equally effective at reducing body weight but a balanced diet is better for improving anaerobic and strength performance, according to a recent RCT involving healthy young men.

Lipoic acid supplements may aid weight control for obese people

13-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of lipoic acid may help lower body fat and body weight in overweight but otherwise healthy people, says a new study.

Unibar launches CapZfuel capsaicin for sports & weight management

23-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Texas-based Unibar Corporation has launched a capsaicin ingredient called CapZfuel to optimize thermogenesis and support weight management and exercise goals.

Five companies honored in Ingredient of the Year categories

22-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Companies in five categories won Ingredient of the Year honors in NutraIngredients-USA’s 2020 slate of awards.

CLA supplements may preserve, increase muscle during dieting: RCT

20-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing a weight-loss lifestyle with CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) may help preserve muscle mass, says a new study that adds to the science supporting the potential body composition benefits of the ingredient.

Grape seed extract constituents directly stimulate gut hormone release, study finds

22-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Spanish researchers using a novel intestinal model have shed light on how some of the many compounds found in grape seed extract cause the release of hormones by the cells that line the gut. The findings could help in the development of more effective...

FDA study finds hidden synthetic ingredients, poor quality control in bitter orange supplements

17-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A US Food and Drug Administration study reveals that a number of the products it tested labeled as ‘bitter orange’ did not meet label claim for synephrine content and more than 10% contained undeclared synthetic ingredients.

Expert view: Genetics-based nutrition is risky business

09-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Although genes do have some bearing on obesity risk, they are only one small element of a much wider picture so genetics-based advice alone has the propensity to do more harm than good, according a recent online conference hosted by the American Nutrition...

RCT: Nutrigenomics effective for long-term diet success

29-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Genetically-tailored nutrition advice can be used in research and clinical practice to motivate greater long-term dietary change and adherence to dietary guidelines, according to a new randomised controlled trial.

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).

New report looks at dairy and plant proteins in weight management and healthy ageing

12-May-2020 By Jim Cornall

Danish company 3A Business Consulting has published a new report, Dairy and Plant Proteins in Weight Management and Healthy Ageing 2020-2024.

NPA says email campaign helped forestall Illinois bills on weight loss, CBD products

06-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association credits a grass roots pressure campaign with forestalling the advance of two troublesome Illinois State measures. One affects weight management supplements and the other CBD businesses.

Science backing weight management ingredients promising but not overwhelming, panel participants agree

30-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

There is a plethora of ingredients clamoring for attention in the weight management space and there are studies that support them—as long as you don’t get your hopes too high.

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.

Centenarian-inspired: Metabolite supplementation shows benefits for fatty liver disease and weight management

23-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Consuming plant-derived metabolites is able to bring a hosts of health benefit, such as weight management and reversing fatty liver disease, according to the clinical trial director at Japanese firm Mi Innovation Labo.

Dieting trends, diverging consumer bases drives weight management market

22-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Weight management dietary supplements might seem to have a poor track record, given the fact that rates of obesity continue to rise. But that doesn’t mean product developers aren’t eager to try new things.

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.

NutraCast Podcast: Weight management analysis and trends with Joshua Schall

17-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

It is a new year, and for many that means a new diet. The ever-changing world of nutrition programs, dieting and wellness can be difficult to navigate.

GNC bets on energy drink promotion to help find new customers

08-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A leading marketing strategist says GNC is evolving to be a ‘better for you’ convenience store as it tries to cope with changes in the retail world and shifts in consumers’ interest in categories like weight management.

From the editor's desk

Looking for the best the weight management category has to offer

06-Dec-2019 By Hank Schultz

The growing obesity epidemic has flummoxed public health officials. Unfortunately, the dietary supplement industry has a checkered history in helping to find solutions.

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.

HI / FI China

WATCH – Why personalisation, not purely new products, is the future for nutrition in China

25-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Providing a set of customised nutrition solutions will be key for dietary supplement firms to staying ahead of market competition in the years to come, according to Chinese firm Seven Twenty-Four Science and Technology.

Weight management: Moderate reduction in calorie intake can slash risk of cardiovascular disease

18-Jul-2019 By Gary Scattergood

An Australian-led RCT has found that restricting calorie intake moderately, by people only marginally overweight, can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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.

MIT researchers develop blowfish-inspired smart pill to survive hostile GI conditions

31-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

A jelly-like pill developed by MIT researchers may bring us a step closer to uncovering the remaining mysteries of the human digestive system.

New report supports chromium picolinate’s weight management benefits

02-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

A new review of published studies argues that the trace mineral chromium picolinate may have an edge over other popular weight management ingredients because it helps users preserve lean body mass.

SupplySide West 2018 Round-Up: New ingredient launches to watch

23-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

From a polyphenol-rich extract for cognitive support to a vegetable-based weight management ingredient, here are some new ingredients debuting at the upcoming SupplySide West show in Las Vegas next month.

Paired with exercise, betaine supplementation linked to fat mass reduction in women

01-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

Female collegiate athletes who ingested a betaine supplement for several days had more decreases in body fat percentage and fat mass than a placebo group in a randomized, controlled trial.

Capsaicin, green tea have strong body of science supporting weight management benefits

29-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

According to a meta-analysis conducted by Iranian researchers, supplementation of capsaicin and green tea have strong bodies of science supporting their potential weight management benefits.

New Zealand hunger-suppressant supplement calocurb enters US market. Can it overcome the category's stigma?

21-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

A supplement containing a proprietary hop flower extract from New Zealand is entering the US market, positioned for weight management through appetite control.

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...

Singaporean study backs blood sugar management benefit of isomaltulose

20-Mar-2018 By Adi Menayang

Men who followed a low-glycemic diet featuring functional carbohydrate Palatinose, a branded isomaltulose by BENEO, had a lower glycemic profile, reduced variability in blood sugar levels, and improved fat burning, according to a study by Singaporean...

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.

Special edition: Weight management

Popular diets could create opportunity for fiber ingredients

18-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

The explosion of new diet plans that demonize carbohydrates offer a unique opportunity for fiber ingredients that can be added to foods or be offered as standalone dietary ingredients.

Special Edition

WATCH: Are weight management and the gut-brain axis the hottest research areas in probiotics and prebiotics?

29-Nov-2017 By Nathan Gray

The potential health benefits of prebiotics and probiotics are seemingly endless, with streams of data touting new mechanisms and pushing the boundaries of microbiome science. In this special edition video we ask a number of experts where they see the...

‘Exciting findings’: Capsicum extract may help slim waist lines

09-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with extracts from chili peppers may significantly reduce the waist to hip ratio in healthy adults, says a new study.

PLT Health Solutions introduces herbal formula for weight management

19-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Slimvance is a combination of extracts from Moringa olifera, Murraya koeingii, and Curcuma longa, and its weight management and slimming effects are supported by two human clinical trials.

Weight Management 2020

Apples, pears & berries rich in flavonoids could help weight management, study finds

29-Jan-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

If predictions are true that the future of weight management is less about what to cut out and more about eating healthy foods, then manufacturers and consumers should consider adding more apples, pears and berries to meals, which new research suggest...

Pharmachem launches sprinkle-on application for Phase 2 carb controller in North American market

25-Feb-2015 By Hank Schultz

Pharmachem Laboratories is seeking new markets for its Phase 2 carb controller ingredient with the North American release of DietSpice, a line of functional seasonings that can be sprinkled on food to help weight watchers absorb fewer calories from the...