NIE 01 Aug - Weight Management Strategies2 Aug 2022 20:51
https://niemagazine.com/weight-maintenance-strategies/
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Zachary Sniderman, director of business development, North America, Optibiotix Health Plc (United Kingdom), added, “There is now a marked movement toward personalized nutrition, especially by microbiologists. For example, newly discovered techniques that can more accurately analyze an individual’s gastrointestinal tract to understand how changes in diet can alter the different levels of bacteria found in our gut are currently being tested. Microbiologists at the University of Missouri in Columbia, in association with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, have developed a non-invasive chemical probe that—when ingested—can measure the activity of bile salt hydrolase activity along the entire length of the gut.2 While only in its infancy, this technique could be a positive game-changer for microbiologists in the future.”
Sniderman offered information on Optibiotix’s most successful weight management ingredient, SlimBiome, which was developed by using a high throughput technology platform that screens microbiome modulators. The company’s most recent study for SlimBiome, conducted by the University of Roehampton in 2020, investigated the effect of the fiber and mineral formulation on satiety and satiation, when taken as part of a calorie restricted diet in overweight and obese women. The results showed that taking Slimbiome “led to significantly reduced body weight (average 4.2 pounds), BMI, body fat percentage, waist and hip circumference, and systolic blood pressure.” Furthermore, the results showed “a reduction in sweet cravings, a statistically significant reduction in savory cravings, a substantial improvement in mood and a positive impact on gut microbiome composition.”
Optibiotix recently launched LeanBiome, “a blend of dietary and prebiotic fibers and a trace mineral that supports sports enthusiasts that facilitates lean muscle mass and bolsters fiber intake.” Furthermore, “by regulating macronutrient metabolism and supporting the diversity of the microbiome, LeanBiome improves gut health through dietary and prebiotic fibers, particularly targeting the sweet cravings that can detrimentally impact a sports enthusiast’s ability to stay lean.” Both ingredients, according to Sniderman, have no distinguishable taste, making them ideal for a wide range of products.
Sniderman added, “For weight management, manufacturers should consider natural prebiotic and dietary fibers as they help to stimulate the growth of health positive bacteria (such as fructooligosaccharides) or that promote satiety (such as glucomannan) to best support sustainable weight management as an added functional benefit. They should think about the application format and whether the product is targeted for on-the-go snacking or if it’s best suited to complement a healthy balanced meal.
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