Obesity

Plant stanols increase COVID-19 antibody response in the overweight

08-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Overweight and obese individuals who consumed plant stanols decreased the overall inflammatory activity of the immune system while simultaneously increasing antibody responses to COVID-19, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical...

ChatGPT's nutrition advice is limited for NCD patients: Study

19-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

ChatGPT is “unable to replace a healthcare professional’s consultation”, new research has concluded, following an assessment of the chatbot’s ability to handle prompts for nutrition advice for patients with multiple noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

Nitre bush extract offers natural solution for obesity: Study

30-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Nitraria retusa extract (NRE) may offer an effective alternative to synthetic drugs for treating obesity, according to a recent study.

Pairing spirulina with exercise may give amplified metabolic benefits, study suggests

08-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

Supplementation with spirulina in conjunction with HIIT exercise results in significant improvements in anthropometric measures and markers of inflammation in men with obesity, a new RCT observes.

Review supports green tea’s anti-obesity properties

07-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consuming green tea extract (GTE) positively affects body composition, obesity-related hormones and oxidative stress markers, according to a new review published by Cambridge University Press.

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.

Study suggests health benefits of unripe avocado supplement in obese participants

29-Nov-2023 By Matt Chittock

A new study from researchers in the USA and Australia investigated the effects of a diet supplement made from unripe avocado on glucose tolerance and cardiometabolic risk factors in obese adults.

Probiotics for weight management: The science and the market

28-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Research has shown that obesity may have a microbial component, but what does the science show about mechanisms of action, what’s already in the market, and what insights can we glean from microbiome cohort data?

Jim Roza on SophorOx for weight management

14-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Jim Roza, chief scientific officer at Layn Natural Ingredients, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA at this year’s SupplySide West about SophorOx, a supplement that can assist in weight management.

Supplementation assists mountain climbers at high altitudes

31-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

A range of dietary and supplement interventions—from caffeine to leucine to omega-3s—may help male mountain climbers improve exercise capacity, recovery and concentration as well as reduce loss of lean body mass, according to research published in Nutrients.

Study reveals potential for N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to reduce obesity complications

22-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new study has found that N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant derived from the amino acid L-cysteine, could reduce some complications caused by obesity as well as age.

Start-up spotlight

Foodtech firm launches tool for tailoring food intake to personal needs

18-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new digital nutrition guide, ‘Noory,’ has launched to empower individuals to customise their daily meals according to specific health requirements, with the use of AI.

Green tea manipulates gut microbes for weight management: Study

14-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Green tea may provide an effective alternative for the prevention of metabolic syndrome by regulating gut intestinal microflora in the obese, according to a recent study.

RCT: Rutin flavonoid improves blood pressure and quality of life in type 2 diabetic patients

09-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new double-blind placebo-controlled study has found that rutin supplementation improved blood pressure, levels of antioxidant enzymes, and quality of life (QOL) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Could eating insects slow weight gain in people with obesity?

02-Aug-2023 By Flora Southey

A new study suggests consuming insect protein slows weight gain and improves health status in obese mice. The findings are promising for humans, lead study author Kelly Swanson, interim director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences at the University...

Probiotics may regulate glucolipid metabolism, review finds

26-Jul-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new meta-analysis and systematic review finds that supplementation with Lactobacillus and/or Bifidobacterium may significantly decrease BMI, fasting glucose, insulin, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Inositol and ALA show synergistic promise in PCOS

21-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new review suggests Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) in combination with the carbocyclic sugar inositol can help manage the mechanisms of action behind the development of PCOS.

Both short and long sleep durations may increase metabolic syndrome risk, study concludes

21-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Those reporting an average of nine hours of sleep a day, as well as those sleeping below seven hours, were observed to have greater metabolic syndrome severity scores (MSSS), highlighting the importance of incorporating sleep with diet and activity intervention...

Dietary changes and probiotics prove effective in tackling obesity, study suggests

08-Feb-2023 By Will Chu

Analysis of the effects of a transitional standard diet (TSD) and probiotic supplementation found a synergistic effect on diet-induced obesity, helping to lower fat build-up and systemic inflammation.

Could B vitamins protect against the metabolic syndrome?

26-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary intake and blood levels of folate, and vitamins B6 and B12 were inversely associated with MetS risk in young American adults, says a new study from Texas State University.

Probiotic from earthworm intestine shows obesity prevention potential in mice

10-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Brevibacillus laterosporus BL1 prevents obesity and modulates gut microbiota in mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD), according to a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.

Weight management potential: African mango seed linked with antioxidant and hormonal changes

08-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have linked supplementation with African mango extract to a potential reduction in obesity-related complications.

Study elucidates complex link between vitamin D and testosterone in obese men

20-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Low vitamin D levels were strongly associated with low testosterone in only in the most morbidly obese younger men, a new study has found.

Herbalife launches fat blocker with significant research history

18-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife has launched a new weight management product based on a fiber derived from prickly pear cactus. The ingredient has the backing of several placebo controlled human clinical trials.

Cloudpharm and Cosmos in new gut microbiome-focused pact to address obesity

11-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Greek biopharmaceutical firm Cloudpharm is to team up with Cosmos Holdings in a deal that harnesses the gut microbiome as a basis to develop products addressing obesity.

Synbiotic may be efficient weight-loss strategy above diet and exercise

05-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Obese children may benefit from a synbiotic combination of probiotics and a prebiotic, with 12 weeks of supplementation linked to significant decreases in body weight, BMI, and waist size.

RCT supports kimchi-derived probiotics' anti-obesity effects

16-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with novel probiotics isolated from Korean kimchi may slash body weight and reduce abdominal fat in overweight people, says a new study from Korea.

Low-calorie diet benefits microbiome, delays immunosenescence

02-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With obesity linked to major alterations in the gut, microbiota play a profound role on metabolic homeostasis. However, reducing calories may reverse this phenotype.

The war on obesity could be won by bacterium originally isolated from cheese, an expert says

07-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A bacterium originally used as a lactic ferment by the dairy industry and more recently as a probiotic could help win the war on obesity, an expert thinks.

Naturopathic foundation, Standard Process team up for interventional trial

22-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

A natural medicine foundation and the supplement manufacturer Standard Process have teamed up to validate how dietary supplements in concert with lifestyle changes can improve health, with the ultimate goal to publish the results in a peer reviewed journal.

Could ‘vague & draconian’ NY State supplements ban extend beyond weight loss & body building?

16-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The vague language of a controversial bill in the State of New York that aims to restrict the sale of dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building could also encompass esports and creatine.

Sabinsa introduces curcumin analogue ingredient rich in Calebin A

01-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Longtime turmeric purveyor Sabinsa has extended the product line for this venerable ingredient family with a new offering derived from a related species that is high in the compound Calebin A.

Successful losers show way forward for weight management sector

10-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study that examines the mindsets of successful weight losers illustrates a trend in the industry in which companies take a holistic approach to the issue, a consultant says.

Navigating the legal landscape of weight loss supplements

08-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Over 42% of adults in the US are considered obese—giving weight loss brands easy marketing fodder amid the obesity epidemic. Unfortunately, this category of supplements has a checkered history, and has become labeled as one of FDA's problem children.

Researchers hail hydrangea leaf extract potential in weight management

05-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Korean scientists maintain Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. leaf extract (WHS) has anti-obesity properties and represents a viable option to mitigate obesity, without provoking unpleasant side-effects.

Vegan diet may be best way to preserve muscle in older, obese people

30-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A group of researchers argue that a methionine restricting diet may be the best way to reverse the damage a high fat diet can do to the muscles of older obese subjects.

Probiotic pair may reduce body weight gain, improve glucose homeostasis for high-fat-fed mice

30-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Clostridium cochlearium and Lactobacillus acidophilus may reduce obesity and improve glucose metabolism in lab mice fed a high fat (Western) diet, says a new study.

Synbiotic helps obese subjects avoid weight gain during study

26-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A synbiotic supplement prevented weight gain among obese subjects while a control group continued to gain weight, a new study has found.

Kaempferol cuts inflammation and weight gain in mouse model of obesity

25-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

New research shows that the flavonoid kaempferol boosted intestinal health, prevented detrimental microbiome shifts and cut weight gain for mice fed a high fat diet.

Probiotic combination may slow fat build-up in the liver and fat tissue: Study

19-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of two Limosilactobacillus fermentum strains may reduce body weight gain, and the amount of fat in liver and adipose tissue, says a new study with lab mice.

L. reuteri strain shows anti-obesity potential in RCT

09-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a specific Limosilactobacillus strain may help reduce BMI and improve social communication and interaction, and overall development in obese individuals with a genetic condition, says a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital.

Probiotic pair may improve insulin sensitivity in obese kids & teens: RCT

19-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of two Bifidobacteria strains may exert beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity in obese children and adolescents, says a new study from Italy.

Fish supplements with collagen offer hope for metabolic syndrome management

03-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Fish-derived supplements, particularly those containing collagen, have potential beneficial properties for managing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome via modulation of the gut microbiome, according to a new study in mice.

Study suggests novel approach for treating vit D deficiency

21-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

25-hydroxyvitamin D3 could be a novel approach for treating vitamin D deficiency in patients with fat malabsorption syndromes and obesity, according to a new study.

OptiBiotix calls on nutraceutical industry to unite in obesity battle

20-May-2021 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix is urging the nutraceutical industry to redouble efforts into developing weight managing products in response to a new report highlighting record numbers of obesity-related hospital admissions.

Researchers use cocoa to tackle obesity in mice

15-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Dietary supplementation with cocoa can improve obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

Metabolic footprint associated with the perception of satiety: Study

11-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers identified a link between certain metabolites in the blood and perceived satiety after consuming food. The findings could lead to personalized nutrition options that help curb hunger and satiety.

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.

Inulin prebiotic shows anti-inflammatory potential in obese people: RCT

12-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Three months of consuming chicory inulin led to significant decreases in fecal markers of inflammation in obese people, according to data from the Food4Gut randomized placebo-controlled trial.

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.