With obesity becoming more prevalent globally, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to supplement their diet with products that help with metabolic health and weight management. Finding established, proven, effective ingredients can help prevent the health risks that come with being overweight and obese. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2016 global estimates, more than 1.9 billion adults over 18 years of age were overweight, and over 650 million adults were obese. Obesity has tripled since 1975, leading to heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems such as musculoskeletal disorders.
With obesity becoming more prevalent globally, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to supplement their diet with products that help with metabolic health and weight management. Finding established, proven, effective ingredients can help prevent the health risks that come with being overweight and obese. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2016 global estimates, more than 1.9 billion adults over 18 years of age were overweight, and over 650 million adults were obese. Obesity has tripled since 1975, leading to heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems such as musculoskeletal disorders.
Each year in the US, heart disease or stroke costs the health care system $216 billion and another $147 billion in lost productivity. In Europe, the estimated cost is €210 billion a year according to the European Heart Network. In Europe, CVD accounts for 3.9 million deaths annually or 45% of the total annual European mortality. Globally, an estimated 17.9 million people died from CVD in 2019, representing 32% of all deaths according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Our products offer solutions for promoting cardiovascular health and wellness.
The primary health attributes of HOWARU® Bifidobacterium lactis B420™ are weight management and metabolic health.
IFF HEALTH SCIENCES’ METABOLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS
IFF Health Sciences is committed to providing high-quality natural ingredients to support metabolic health and help consumers achieve their wellness goals.
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