Body Mass Index

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.

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.

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.

Weight and muscle mass changes linked to dementia risk: Early findings

05-Dec-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Early results from a new study led by The Australian National University (ANU) indicate that people in their 60s and early 70s could lower their risk of dementia by maintaining healthy weight and muscle mass.

SCIENCE SHORT

Probiotics backed for weight loss benefits: Meta-analysis

31-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Probiotic supplementation with various strains of Lactobacillus have been shown to induce a small but statistically significant weight loss in the obese and overweight, according to a new review and meta-analysis.

OmniActive gets self-affirmed GRAS for Capsimax

09-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

OmniActive has announced that it has obtained self-affirmed GRAS status for its Capsimax weight management ingredient.

RCT supports Ashwagandha root extract’s weight management potential

28-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract may help people with chronic stress manage their body weight, says a new study from India.

Collagen supplements offer cellulite benefits: RCT study

01-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Collagen peptide supplementation may improve the appearance of cellulite, says a new study that uses Gelita’s Verisol branded ingredient.

Science short

Herbal blend shows body fat reduction potential: Study

28-Apr-2015

A botanical blend has been shown to reduce body fat by 5% compared to placebo in a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods.

Food gum may slash body fat levels: RCT data

17-Dec-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming gum Arabic for six weeks may help healthy women shed up to 2.2% body fat, says a new randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind trial from Sudan – home of the gum.

Resveratrol supplements backed for vascular benefits: DSM study

22-Oct-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with the red wine compound resveratrol could have ‘sustained’ benefits on cardiovascular functions and hold promise for cognitive functions, according to new research backed by DSM.

Have your cake and eat it: Chocolate consumption linked to lower BMI

28-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

People who consume chocolate frequently may have lower body mass index (BMI) values, suggests ‘intriguing’ data from the University of California, San Diego.

Soluble fiber may help shed 1.5kg in 12 weeks: Roquette study

16-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of soluble fiber may boost feelings of fullness and lead to measurable reductions in body weight, says a new study from Roquette using its Nutriose ingredient.

Low Canadian vitamin C linked to chronic disease risk

02-Sep-2009

Almost half of Canadian adults are not getting enough vitamin C, according to a recent study, which also suggests that deficiency of the vitamin could be linked to a greater risk of obesity.

Big infants at greater risk of later obesity

17-Oct-2005 By Dominique Patton

Large infants, and those who grow rapidly during the first two
years of life, are at increased risk of obesity in childhood and
adulthood, finds a new study out on Friday.

Portion sizes of prepared foods to fight obesity?

14-Jun-2005

Good news for prepared meal manufacturers with a recent study
concluding consumption of convenient, nutritious frozen dinners
could help dieters control portion size, reports Lindsey
Partos.

Obese people age faster, says study

14-Jun-2005

Obesity has long been known to increase the risk of health
conditions including heart disease, hypertension and respiratory
disease, but a new study suggests that it also causes accelerated
aging at a molecular level.

Weight proves most influential factor on adult bone health

24-May-2005

Weight and nutrient intake is more important for bone health in mid
life than childhood factors or foetal programming, reveals a small
study from the UK.

Chitosan fails to reduce kilos, finds study

24-Aug-2004

Taking a daily chitosan supplement had little effect on weight loss
in a new study on obese volunteers, a finding that challenges
previous research showing that the fibre could help people lose
weight.

Safety and efficacy of Forslean confirmed

15-Jul-2004

Herbal extracts manufacturer and supplier Sabinsa, has concluded a
12-week study to further explore the safety and efficacy of its
patented ingredient ForsLean, which research suggests increases
lean body mass.

Cereal, potential to prevent childhood obesity

05-Dec-2003

Children who frequently consume cereal are less likely to be
overweight, according to the findings of a new study published in
today's Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Wholegrains help women keep off weight

02-Dec-2003

Food makers suffering from the popularity of the Atkins diet may be
relieved by the findings of a new study that reveals an inverse
assocation between wholegrains and weight gain.

The fat get fatter, new study

21-Oct-2003

The problem of overweight in the American population may be even
greater than previously suspected with a new study in the
Archives of Internal Medicine revealing that the number of
clinically severely obese adults is growing faster...