Research continues to expand on ingredients for use in both supplements and functional foods, offering manufacturers myriad options when formulating products to help consumers manage weight. Download INSIDERs Weight-ing for Change Digital Issue to explore ingredients for weight loss and maintenance, gain insight on weight-loss theories, learn how to avoid regulatory trouble related to making claims, and get updates on the current state of the market. Takeaways include: *The percentage of obese U.S. adults continued to trend upward in 2014, hitting 27.7 percent. *Mechanisms of action for weight management ingredients include carb control, satiety, thermogenesis, lipolysis and more. *Consumers want products with natural, recognizable ingredients, even if they are not weight-management positioned.
May 15, 2015