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A new study published in EBioMedicine found that Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis 420™—alone or in combination with the prebiotic fiber Litesse® Ultra™ Polydextrose—reduced body fat mass, trunk fat mass, waist circumference and energy intake compared to placebo in those participants who adhered to the study protocol over the six-month intervention.

Nexira will use this year’s Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) to showcase several ingredients with functional benefits. Visitors are invited to Nexira’s booth #F14 to learn about Cognivia™, a novel natural solution for cognitive performance; IDAlg™ a natural ingredient for weight management; and Fibregum™, a soluble dietary acacia fiber that aids digestive health.

Results of a new study further support the health-promoting role that MGP’s Fibersym® RW, a patented Non-GMO Project Verified resistant wheat starch, can perform as a dietary fiber source.

Dr. Lin’s presentation is titled, “The Choice of Innovative Plant Based, Non-Spore Forming Probiotics: Pediococcus Acidilactici for Integration into Food.” Dr. Lin will focus on the food ingredient benefits of Imaglin Technologies’ probiotic PA5051R, a non-spore forming, plant-based non-GMO probiotic.

Shake360 program addresses growing customer segment interested in optimal nutrition and clean eating.

Most Americans continue to be overweight, with a substantial minority being obese (32%) or extremely obese by CDC standards.

Nutrisystem, a provider of weight management products and services, announced its all-new, clinically tested Turbo10 program, a structured weight loss program designed to help individuals lose up to 10 pounds and five inches overall in their first month of dieting, along with a slate of innovative, nutritionally sound products.

In time for diet season, Nutrisystem Inc., Fort Washington, Pa., has introduced a new packaging design; new and improved foods with no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners and easy-to-understand nutritional labels; and an increased fresh-frozen food selection.