CLA community hits back at safflower oil claims: "Science wise, safflower oil is not a serious alternative to CLA for improved body composition"
14-Jun-2013 - Leading CLA researchers and suppliers have slammed product claims that safflower oil is superior to CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) for reducing 'belly' fat, as the CLA community unites to set the record straight on the science.
Bluewave targets 5-10% market penetration for ‘purist’ protein consumers with new fish powder products
11-Jun-2013 - Fish protein producer Bluewave has announced the commercial launch of its AminoMarine brand protein powder available to retail buyers in the USA market.
Weight loss leads to significant gut microbiota changes
10-Jun-2013 - Gastric bypass surgery can boost the richness of the gut microbiota and increase the number of associations between gut microbiota and genes in fat tissue, says a new study that deepens our understanding of how gut bacteria may influence weight.
Are vitamin D levels linked to body weight?
07-Jun-2013 - Non-obese people with low vitamin D levels may be at a higher risk of becoming obese in the years that follow, suggests new data from Spain.
Epigenetic biomarkers may predict if diets are working
04-Jun-2013 - Researchers have identified five epigenetic biomarkers that are associated with better weight loss responses - a finding that help researchers identify if certain diets and lifestyles are working.
Who will decide what's in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
03-Jun-2013 - The identity of the 15 experts who will frame the 2015 dietary guidelines for Americans has been announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Clif Bar CEO: 'The protein trend is hot for men and women right now'
21-May-2013 - Nutrition bars enter - and exit - the snacks aisle at the speed of light these days. So how has Clif Bar managed to sustain the kind of growth rivals can only dream of, year after year? Elaine Watson caught up with CEO Kevin Cleary to find out.
GNC relationship helps boost Stepan's Clarinol CLA ingredient for sports applications
17-May-2013 - As Stepan Liquid Nutrition looks to expand the use of its Clarinol CLA in sports nutrition products, it’s time to trot out a sports analogy. Stepan is looking for companies that are willing to step up to the plate.
Multi-component supplement may boost weight loss, says new human study
17-May-2013 - A multi-component supplement containing raspberry ketone, caffeine, capsaicin, garlic, ginger and bitter orange extracts may enhance body composition, and reduce hip and waist girth in overweight men and women, says a new study.
New research bolsters stress-fighting credentials of Relora ingredient
03-May-2013 - Next Pharmaceuticals has bolstered the stress-reducing credentials of its Relora branded ingredient with new research presented at the recent Experimental Biology conference in Boston.
Thorne Research enters Chinese market via joint venture
01-May-2013 - Thorne Research announced yesterday that is entering the Chinese market via a joint venture with a pharmaceutical company.
Brushing aside market noise, Herbalife posts 17% sales increase
30-Apr-2013 - Herbalife has suffered the slings and arrows of outraged investors recently. But you wouldn’t know it from the company’s financial statements; yesterday the company reported a 17% rise in first quarter net sales, hitting $1.1 billion.
Probiotics again linked to fat and weight loss: RCT data
30-Apr-2013 - Daily supplements of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 (LG2055) may help weight loss in people with obese tendencies, says a new study from Japan.
Personalized nutrition push drives Usana's results, CEO says
25-Apr-2013 - Usana Health Sciences’ personalized nutrition products and applications have boosted the company’s bottom line, according to statements from company officials during a conference call discussing first quarter results.
Sabinsa's new patent covers trio of compounds in weight management
23-Apr-2013 - Sabinsa Corporation has extended its IP portfolio in the fast growing weight management category with a new patent covering the use of a trio of families of bioactive compounds.
Barley extracts show weight management potential: Human data
12-Apr-2013 - Adding boiled barley kernels to the diet may increase levels of hormones linked to satiety and reduce subsequent energy intakes, says a new study from Sweden.
Stepan Lipid Nutrition and Virun paint bold brushstrokes on clear beverage ‘canvas’
11-Apr-2013 - Virun and Stepan Lipid Nutrition have signed a letter of intent to exploit what both companies agree is untapped potential in the clear, functional beverage space.
Nutratech: BfR report is ‘clearly at odds with the scientific literature on safety of bitter orange-caffeine combinations’
10-Apr-2013 - Leading bitter orange/ p-synephrine supplier Nutratech has countered a report from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) over concerns about the ingredient’s safety, noting it is at odds with the scientific literature.
Bitter orange and caffeine combo may be unsafe, says BfR
09-Apr-2013 - Sports supplements and weight loss products that contain a combination of caffeine and synephrine from bitter orange may not comply with current regulations and could be classified as unsafe, warns the BfR.
Chewing gum fails to suppress hunger and puts people off fruit: Study
29-Mar-2013 - Chewing gum has long been considered a potential appetite suppressant, but new research says there is no evidence it can control hunger and mint-flavored varieties may even deter people from healthy foods like fruit.