Metabolic Health

DSM i-Health partners with Slimbiotics for metabolic health probiotics

14-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Austrian start-up Slimbiotics is partnering with DSM i-Health to distribute its metabolic health probiotics in the North American and Chinese markets.

Study suggests astaxanthin and CrossFit improves metabolic health in obese participants

06-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Astaxanthin supplementation combined with CrossFit exercise significantly improves adipokine function in men with obesity, mitigating complications and enhancing metabolic health, a new study concludes.

Aronia juice delivers ‘robust protection’ in humanized obese mice

06-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Researchers from Montana State University transferred human stools to lab mice to demonstrate the metabolic, microbial and inflammatory effects of a high-fat diet supplemented with Aronia fruit juice in two different inflammation phenotypes.

Poll reveals knowledge gap around metabolic health

24-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

SP Nutraceuticals has released the results of a recent poll showing that North Americans know little about metabolic dysfunction but suffer widely from its symptoms. The Canadian company suggests that AvoB, a novel bioactive found only in certain avocados,...

Making metabolic health fun and futuristic

04-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

When tapping into the metabolic health supplements space, brands should take inspiration from 'aspirational' and personalised products, industry experts have advised during a Vitafoods online panel discussion.

Probiota 2023 insights

Probiotic opportunities: research revealing combo, precision and next-gen strains

22-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Future opportunities for probiotic innovation lie within combination ingredients, precision nutrition, and next-gen strains, according to Dr. Johanna Maukonon, director of global clinical innovation at IFF Health.

Study: Prebiotic fiber shows promise for Type 2 diabetes support

02-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

New research suggests that consistent consumption of Supergut shakes led to improvements in metabolic health, digestion, a health-related quality of life score that included sleep, mood, and energy levels, as well as a validated quality of life measure...

Recover, reset, rebalance: formula addresses the 3Rs of adrenal health

24-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The new vegan offering by Vital Nutrients promises to bring the adrenal system back to life with next gen formula.

Rhodiola extract may support blood sugar management, metabolic health: Study

12-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from Rhodiola rosea may improve insulin resistance and metabolic activity in nematodes, says a new study from China.

dōTERRA zeroes in on metabolism support

20-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The multi-level marketing company based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, recently launched the MetaPWR Metabolic System, a six-part product system formulated to support a healthy metabolism.

Sea buckthorn may modulate gut microbiota to improve metabolic profiles: Study

19-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of a sea buckthorn puree may boost levels of select bacteria in the gut to improve a range of metabolic measures in people with high cholesterol, says a new study.

Study shows effectiveness of Juvenescence’s ketosis-inducing supplement

26-May-2022 By Asia Sherman

In its quest to increase healthspan, biotech longevity firm Juvenescence continues to build on research to support its novel ketone ester.

Study reveals link between metabolic health and menopause

06-Apr-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Nutrition could be the key to restricting weight gain associated with menopause, a new study published as a pre-print in The Lancet has found.

Immune support plus: Expect formulations to broaden their benefit profiles, says ADM

14-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The future of the immune support category will include other benefits like sleep, stress management, and metabolic health anchored to the core immunity ingredients, according to experts from ingredients giant ADM.

Netflix for food: Food scientist creating data model for personalized dietary recommendations

06-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

A new research project is underway that will develop new computational methods for analyzing and integrating different types of data available from an existing cohort of young adults, including continuous glucose measurements, images of meals, metabolomics...

Krill oil may aid in metabolic-health linked complications, AkerBiomarine study finds

13-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Krill oil may address underlying problems associated with metabolic health conditions such as early-stage fatty liver disease and obesity, says an Aker BioMarine supported study.

RCT: High-dose strawberry supplementation reduces cardiometabolic risk in obese adults

26-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with freeze dried strawberries, equivalent to 2.5 servings a day, decreases serum insulin and concomitant insulin resistance in obese adults, according to a new randomised controlled crossover trial.

Industry campaign calls for personalised nutrition recognition as model to improve national health

02-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

Personalised Nutrition (PN) based on a one-size-fits-one model is the way forward to prevent diet-induced chronic disease, says a professional body, which points to a growing health crisis made worse by current advice.

Kawakawa innovation: NZ researchers to trial beverage for immunity, metabolic health gains

24-Feb-2021 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand researchers are planning to conduct clinical trials on a kawakawa beverage with immune and metabolic health benefits, before refining the formulation and sell it in the export markets.

Citrus flavonoid may improve metabolic and inflammatory markers: Mouse study

10-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing a high-fat diet with citrus flavonoid eriocitrin may improve markers of metabolic health, inflammation and oxidative stress in obese mice eating a high-fat diet, says a new study.

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.