Weight Management

Researchers observed improvements to metabolism, blood sugar, and appetite control after just three days of participants consuming bread made from barley kernels.

Steviva says the “single-location sourcing ensures dependable, consistent flavor” of its new BraziliaSweet RA95 and BraziliaSweet 95–60 stevia extracts.

The researchers performed three types of studies post-oral ingestion in Wistar rats: acute, sub-acute, and chronic toxicity.

Chr. Hansen intends to develop an advanced formulation of Caelus Health's CP-001 probiotic strain for upcoming phase II clinical studies.

Can ion-polarization technology help drink manufacturers cut their use of ingredients like added sugar?

Move over, magnesium! Here comes zinc.

After tantalizing us with promises of less bitter or more scalable steviol glycosides, key stevia suppliers are now taking those glycosides commercial.

Also, does this mean the approach of the new 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is on target?

One new recommendation is turning heads: a specific limit on added-sugar consumption.

Early research into whey’s potential to fight against sarcopenia has marketers and consumers looking at whey protein in a new light.

The suppliers of FB3, a new herbal-based weight-management ingredient introduced earlier this year, have created a new beverage with the ingredient, called FB3 Fusion.

New evidence backs fiber and protein strategies for kids’ weight management.

Want to lose body fat? A low-fat diet-as opposed to a low-carb diet-may be the way to go, NIH research shows.

A soon-to-be-published clinical study sheds some more positive light on the potential weight loss benefits of chitosan.

Whether from plants or animals, protein lends the weight-management sector some much-needed credibility.

The study found that hoodia may reduce weight, waist circumference, and BMI.

Fytexia’s Sinetrol gets a third promising study and obtains approval from Health Canada for weight management support.

A new study suggests that BENEO’s OraftiSynergy1 may help curb the appetite of overweight and obese children.

Sweet Feat: Ingredient specialist shares secrets to reducing sugar

The move comes less than a week after FDA enforced against a different stimulant adulterant.

A new study suggests whey protein is more effective than soy protein or carbohydrates at preserving muscle mass during a low-calorie diet.

FDA has drawn criticism for failing to act despite being aware of the adulteration.

Pharmachem has devised a new delivery system for its Phase 2 Carb Controller that can be added to foods.

A new botanical fusion ingredient may inhibit fat absorption more safely and effectively than conventional fat blockers.

Appearing with some frequency are consent orders requiring at least two well-designed randomized controlled clinical trials (RCT).

FTC orders required Jared Wheat and Stephen Smith of Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals to recall their deceptive weight-loss products.

Controlling blood sugar is a newer tactic for weight management.

It's not FTC action alone.

If passed by the State Assembly in the coming months, the bill could mandate warnings on drinks with added sugars.

New human clinical results on a spinach-derived ingredient.