NutraConnect MARKET than those in the control group (-3.5 kg) – fat mass loss main- lipases, whose role is to convert ly, evaluation of the results car- triglycerides into free fatty acids ried out by the DEXA method and monoglycerides before their (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptio- intestinal absorption. This is the metry), which is recognized as case of several catechins extrac- a method of reference by EFSA. ted from green tea, which are Please note that the Norwegian capable of inhibiting pancrea- company Hofseth BioCare was tic lipase. Nexira has developed distinguished with a Nutraingre- ID-alG, an extract from brown dients Award at the Vitafoods 2016 seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) for its salmon protein hydrolysate rich in phlorotannins, which are ProGo™ dedicated to weight ma- long chains of marine polyphenols. nagement. ProGo™ is described This ingredient has been shown to as very quick to absorb and with reduce lipase activity by 71% and a digestibility of over 98%. Ac- amylase (carbohydrate degrading cording to the company, studies enzyme) by 68% in a study car- have shown that 16g/d protein ried out in rats. A clinical study consumption for six weeks results conducted in 88 overweight wo- in a 6% decrease of the BMI. men (400 mg/day for 16 weeks) confirmed the effect of ID-alG LIpaseInhIbItIon on fat loss (-1.9kg) and reduced waist (-2.4 cm), hip (- 2.9 cm) and thigh (-0.9 cm) circumference. One of the most promising strate- gies in weight management is to di- adIpocytedIfferencIatIon rectly interfere with fat absorption reguLatIon along the gastrointestinal tract wit- hout acting on the central nervous system. This lipase inhibition ca- Since adipose tissue growth is pacity reduces the caloric intake. the result of both adipocyte hy- This is also the pathway used by perplasia and hypertrophy, the orlistat. Some substances have development of ingredients that shown special capacities to in- specifically target the inhibition of teract directly with the intestinal adipogenesis rightfully belongs to