In recent years, “weight management” has become the focus of national discussion, not only from the policy promotion (such as the National Health Commission in 2024 to start the “weight management year” three-year action)， but also closely related to the increasingly serious problem of obesity. The data shows that
Consumer demand for “eating healthy” has led to a diversified ingredient market. Traditional ingredients (e.g., white kidney bean, L-carnitine) are popular, but their limitations are gradually emerging. For example, although white kidney bean extract can inhibit α-amylase activity, it only reduces the absorption of carbohydrates by 7% and cannot block the absorption of sugars and fats.47 Therefore, the market is in urgent need of new, more efficient and scientifically validated ingredients. The following innovative ingredients have been the focus of domestic and international development in recent years:
Consumer demand for “eating healthy” has led to a diversified ingredient market. Traditional ingredients (e.g., white kidney bean, L-carnitine) are popular, but their limitations are gradually emerging. For example, although white kidney bean extract can inhibit α-amylase activity, it only reduces the absorption of carbohydrates by 7% and cannot block the absorption of sugars and fats.47 Therefore, the market is in urgent need of new, more efficient and scientifically validated ingredients. The following innovative ingredients have been the focus of domestic and international development in recent years:
1. Probiotics and microbiome modulation class
AKK Bacteria (Mucinophilic Ackermannia)
As a “next-generation probiotic”, AKK bacteria improve metabolic health by regulating the structure of intestinal flora, and have been applied to dietary supplements such as capsules and tablets. Domestic companies such as Zenecon have already launched relevant products and passed the US GRAS certification136.
AKK Bacteria (Mucinophilic Ackermannia)
As a “next-generation probiotic”, AKK bacteria improve metabolic health by regulating the structure of intestinal flora, and have been applied to dietary supplements such as capsules and tablets. Domestic companies such as Zenecon have already launched relevant products and passed the US GRAS certification136.
Bifidobacterium lactis CECT8145 and Bifidobacterium shortum B-3
These strains reduce body fat without changing lifestyle by regulating visceral fat and short-chain fatty acid metabolism, and clinical trials have shown high safety.
These strains reduce body fat without changing lifestyle by regulating visceral fat and short-chain fatty acid metabolism, and clinical trials have shown high safety.
2. Plant blends and dietary fiber classes
 Patent 20 billion cfu/bag Probiotics Weight Loss Powder
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 Lotus Leaf & Muulberry Leaf Weight Control Capsule
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 Dihydroberbreine & Fisetin Weight Control Capsule
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3. Natural extracts and metabolism regulators
Turmeric
Turmeric
Green Coffee Bean Extract
Rich in chlorogenic acid, acts by inhibiting glucose absorption and promoting fat metabolism, the global market is expected to expand at 6% CAGR, and new food ingredients are being declared domestically
Rich in chlorogenic acid, acts by inhibiting glucose absorption and promoting fat metabolism, the global market is expected to expand at 6% CAGR, and new food ingredients are being declared domestically
