Weight Management

As Americans fight the battle of the bulge, they’re turning to nutritional ingredients that can support efforts to lose weight and retain lean muscle mass, including those that enhance satiety and increase thermogenesis. Dietary supplement ingredients such as fiber, protein, conjugated linoleic acid, bitter orange and capsaicin are among those studied for their ability to help in weight management.

The Weight of the World: The Dr. Oz Effect

When Mehmet Oz, M.D., features a dietary supplement on his show, people respond and demand skyrockets. Ingredient suppliers offering a nutrient or specialty compound highlighted on the show will definitely feel the impact and need to brace for the increased demand and ...More
Yesterday By Steve Myers
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Nutra Pure Ordered to Discontinue Use of INO'Real Trademark

According to INO'Real, Satiereal's saffron extract may encourage weight loss by inducing a satiated feeling. ...More
May 20, 2013
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The Weight of the World: Block Party

Blocking the absorption and/or storage of fats and carbs have garnered attention from researchers, manufacturers and consumers. The goal in this segment generally is not necessarily weight loss, but trading fat for lean body mass. ...More
May 20, 2013 By Steve Myers
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The Weight of the World: Burning Man

Managing appetite, hunger and caloric intake is one noble approach to weight management, but equally important is burning calories. Natural ingredients such as bitter orange, 7-keto and EGCG offer thermogenic effects for weight management. ...More
May 16, 2013 By Steve Myers
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Study: AdvantraZ Enhances Body Composition, Increases Energy

Research reveals consumers can benefit from using a multi-ingredient weight loss supplement containing AdvantraZ . ...More
May 15, 2013
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Weight of the World: Hunger Games

The weight management segment faces increased scrutiny over weight-loss supplement claims, making research studies an imperative solution to marketing credible, legal supplements in this category. A wealth of science will also go a long way to not only differentiating ...More
May 14, 2013 By Steve Myers
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Nutraceuticals International Group ~ SelectSIEVE® Apple PCQ

A new supplement to aid in weight management, menopause and hypoglycemia. ...More
May 13, 2013
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Lawmakers Probe DMAA, USPlabs, GNC

In a letter to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce said USPlabs continues to market its product Jack3d, which contains DMAA, and General Nutrition Centers, Inc. (GNC) continues to sell it. ...More
May 9, 2013
Posted in News
Weight Watchers Magazine Features WannaBeWell App

CRN's mobile app motivates users to pursue healthier lifestyles. ...More
May 9, 2013
Posted in News
Top 10 Supplement Topics April 2013

Revisit INSIDER's top 10 stories for April 2013, including facility tours, red palm oil health benefits, GMP expertise for contract manufacturing, FDA shut downs and other supplement trends. ...More
May 6, 2013
Posted in Galleries, Contract Manufacturing