Sports nutrition

Rugby stars migrate from CBD to mushroom innovation

05-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

An athlete-founded supplement brand initially built around CBD has migrated into mycology as the team looks to create ways to remain innovative and relevant in the midst of an increasingly ‘frustrating’ regulatory landscape.

Caffeine improves performance indicators in female volleyball athletes

04-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Caffeine increases countermovement jump (CMJ), reactive strength index (RSI) and handgrip in semi-professional women’s volleyball players, a new study has concluded.

Got a burning question for Business Leaders from Gaia Herbs, NOW, Nouri, Pharmavite, & The Vitamin Shoppe?

02-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The 4th Annual Business Leaders Forum will take place on January 25. The FREE webinar gives attendees the opportunity to ask a burning question (or two) to our C-suite panel from some of the most iconic brands in the dietary supplements space.

BCAAs harbor distinct and often opposing health effects: Study

02-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have detected biases in the study of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), suggesting that these essential nutrients do not have the homogenous effect in humans previously observed.

4th Annual Business Leaders Forum: Hear directly from the C-suite at Gaia Herbs, NOW, Nouri, Pharmavite, & The Vitamin Shoppe

19-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From the state of the market to the impact of inflation, mega trends like mushrooms and women’s health, the TikTok effect, working with influencers and brand ambassadors, the NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum will dig deep into a range of...

6 reasons to attend NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024

18-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 is just two months away! Bridging the science and business of the sports and active nutrition categories, SANS is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

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Sports and gut health: Fermented whey protein, synbiotic blend could help tackle widespread problems

13-Dec-2023 By Tingmin Koe

There is a widespread, unmet demand for products to support gut health among athletes and active lifestyle consumers, with almost nine out of 10 sports people suffering from gut problems.

Probiotics may reduce muscle fatigue, improve recovery: RCT

08-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a specific probiotic strain may reduce muscle fatigue and improve recovery after a half marathon, says a new study from Taiwan.

Pairing spirulina with exercise may give amplified metabolic benefits, study suggests

08-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

Supplementation with spirulina in conjunction with HIIT exercise results in significant improvements in anthropometric measures and markers of inflammation in men with obesity, a new RCT observes.

MCTs paired with exercise improves health-related quality of life, study suggests

07-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCTl conducted in healthy older adults notes that exercise paired with medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) result in significant improvements to various measures of health-related quality of life (HRQOL), when compared to control.

Gelita’s PeptEndure boosts running performance in endurance athletes

07-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Gelita's new collagen protein supplement improves running performance by 15%, according to a study presented at Food Ingredients Europe last week.

Collagen peptides may offer sleep, cognitive benefits for men: RCT

06-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming collagen peptides before bedtime may reduce awakenings during the night and improve cognitive function for athletic men with sleep complaints, says a new study funded by Rousselot.

Study suggests astaxanthin and CrossFit improves metabolic health in obese participants

06-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Astaxanthin supplementation combined with CrossFit exercise significantly improves adipokine function in men with obesity, mitigating complications and enhancing metabolic health, a new study concludes.

‘There can’t be apathy on this’: NPA sues New York over restrictive dietary supplements law

05-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

“We’ll fight this with all our might,” said NPA’s CEO after his association filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York asserting the recently enacted New York law prohibiting and restricting dietary supplements is...

Chewable beetroot supplement may boost cognition, memory: Human data

04-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Acute consumption of a chewable beetroot supplement may boost memory and mental flexibility in healthy females and males, says a new study.

Ahiflower Oil matches marine DHA for tissue DHA needs: Study

01-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Ahiflower oil may form newly synthesized omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and replace it in key tissues like liver, adipose, and the brain in mice with comparable efficiency as ‘preformed’ DHA from fish.

Vivici partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to create new range of animal-free dairy proteins with precision fermentation

29-Nov-2023 By Ryan Daily

Food ingredient company Vivici has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to develop a range of new alternative dairy proteins created through precision fermentation, as biotechnology can help create a more sustainable dairy market, Dena Strehlow, senior director...

Beetroot co-supplementation synergistically enhances exercise performance, review finds

29-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review observes that combining beetroot juice (BJ) with nutritional supplements, including caffeine, nitrate (NIT), and citrulline (CIT), may provide a synergistic effect to improve exercise performance.

Is the supplement industry finally giving women something to buy?

28-Nov-2023 By Danielle Masterson

It’s no secret that the dietary supplement industry has missed out on major opportunities by ignoring female consumers. But are brands finally catching on? Who better to ask than Susan Kleiner, PhD, a true trailblazer and someone who has been advocating...

Probiotics for weight management: The science and the market

28-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Research has shown that obesity may have a microbial component, but what does the science show about mechanisms of action, what’s already in the market, and what insights can we glean from microbiome cohort data?

Elite runners more likely to make informed supplement choices

22-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Medical supplement consumption increases with athletic level, a new study investigating the sports supplement (SS) habits of middle-distance runners has found.

Study: Collagen peptide supplement improves muscle damage recovery

17-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Collagen peptides improve training recovery markers over a 12-week supplement period, a new study funded by Gelita GmbH has found.

Trade associations mobilize to oppose restrictive Massachusetts bill on fitness, weight supplements

17-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplement trade associations headed to Boston this week to provide testimony in opposition to bills that would restrict access to weight loss and sports nutrition dietary supplements for consumers under the age of eighteen.

Paradigm shift in perception of men’s fitness sparks new opportunities for bone and joint category

16-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Consumers are recognising that health and fitness goes beyond having a muscular physique, and are increasingly seeking products that help improve joint mobility, body functionality and overall health, says an industry expert.

Fitbiomics co-founder on probiotics for sleep, new Veillonella data, and more platforms

15-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

After strong early success for Nella for digestion, sleep, and energy, and the impending widescale roll-out of Veillonella for fatigue and endurance, Fitbiomics is building new product and benefit platforms for its unique probiotics.

Bovine colostrum reduces inflammation markers in footballers

15-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Bovine colostrum (BC) supplementation could strengthen immune system and maintain training continuity in footballers, a new study has concluded.

Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!

14-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its "Start-up Stars" competition which will see three pioneering entrepreneurs gain industry notoriety at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024.

Study validates formula for personalised vitamin D supplementation in athletes

13-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study concludes that personalised supplementation of vitamin D is more effective than a one-size-fits-all approach in restoring adequate levels in athletes and further confirms the formula that is effective in calculating personalised doses.

Gelita launches PeptEndure collagen for endurance performance

10-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

German collagen supplier Gelita has launched a new ingredient for the endurance athlete, with its new PetpEndure-branded ingredient reported to boost performance and improve energy metabolism.

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024: Early bird discount expires today

10-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With expert speakers confirmed from GNC Live Well, Wild.AI, TYM Performance, AHPA, SPINS, Thorne HealthTech, Move Nutriton Network, Lifenome, the University of Ghent, Dublin City University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and more, the upcoming...

Study: 'Southern Ginseng' herb improves exercise performance

10-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Dried Jiaogulan extract supplementation, sometimes referred to as 'Southern Ginseng', improves exercise performance in healthy untrained males, a new study has concluded.

Supplementation assists mountain climbers at high altitudes

31-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

A range of dietary and supplement interventions—from caffeine to leucine to omega-3s—may help male mountain climbers improve exercise capacity, recovery and concentration as well as reduce loss of lean body mass, according to research published in Nutrients.

Arla Foods Ingredients clears the whey for every activity level

31-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Arla Foods Ingredients is honing in on clear protein in the booming sports and active nutrition category with its line of whey protein isolates formulated to appeal to a range of consumer segments.

October Launch Pad

30-Oct-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The month is wrapping up with new products for expecting moms, fitness enthusiasts and even a couple new SKUs for pets.

Study in cross-country skiers suggests probiotic alongside training could improve performance

30-Oct-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

New research involving cross-country skiers concludes eight weeks of probiotic supplementation combined with training may help to improve lipid metabolism and sports performance.

“A sad day for consumer choice”: NY Governor Hochul signs restrictive supplement bill into law

26-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The new law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul this week, restricts the sale of weight loss and sports nutrition dietary supplements to New York consumers under the age of eighteen.

Global sports drink market set to reach $36bn by 2028

24-Oct-2023 By Rachel Arthur

The global sports drink market is predicted to reach $36.35bn in 2028, demonstrating a CAGR of 4.2% thanks to interest from a wide range of consumers.

Study: Post-exercise protein intake could shield type 1 diabetics from dangerous blood sugar drops

20-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Increasing post-exercise protein intake may reduce the risk of blood sugar drops in type 1 diabetics following moderate-intensity training, a new study has concluded.

ISSN issues position stand on EAAs in exercise and performance

18-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has published a new position paper on the effects of essential amino acid (EAA) supplementation on skeletal muscle maintenance and performance.

Probiotics and vitamin D3 could enhance aerobic capacity in MMA athletes

17-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Combined use of probiotics and vitamin D3 benefits Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes by altering the diversity and composition of gut microbiota, improving intestinal permeability, and increasing exercise endurance, a new clinical trial has concluded....

Personalisation for sports nutrition: enhancing adherence for optimal performance

17-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

An expert has emphasised the potential for optimising adherence to personalised health advice systems for sports nutrition through employing behavioural change techniques, aligning advice by personality type, and adapting advice over time.

Gut-muscle axis interventions for ageing consumers: experts discuss strong emerging evidence

16-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

Experts have highlighted the “strong emerging evidence” for the gut-muscle axis and the potential targeted interventions to protect muscle function with age, whilst spotlighting creatine and sulphur as key supplements for the active ageing consumer.

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Perfect Hydration aligns with fitness industry, features brand refresh at NACS

11-Oct-2023 By Deniz Ataman

To standout in a saturated category, Perfect Hydration highlights its functionality and recycling initiative as part of a brand refresh unveiled during the National Association for Convenience Stores in Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 3-6.

New business model puts TSI Group at forefront of consumer trends, company says

11-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

The TSI Group is doubling down on a consumer-centric business model with the goal of doing the early work for customers.

Polyphenol-rich food can alleviate gut dysbiosis in elite athletes

11-Oct-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Chronic supplementation with polyphenol-rich food, such as dark chocolate, can help mitigate damage to gut permeability and microbiome diversity caused by intense, sustained exercise, according to Italian research.

Mood support the top growth category for children’s supplements

10-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

After two very good years of growth, sales of children’s supplement have declined over the past 12 months, but another wave of growth could be just around the corner.

Pea protein and whey protein match up in Brazilian soccer trial

10-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Pea protein may be substituted for whey protein without compromising athlete recovery or performance, according to a recent study from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Over 90% of US supplement users consider products essential for maintaining health: CRN survey

06-Oct-2023 By Danielle Masterson & Stephen Daniells

Three-quarters of Americans are taking dietary supplements, with 55% being regular users, according to the 2023 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.

Q&A: Liquid Fuel on finding its own sweet spot in the evolving sports hydration category

02-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Liquid Fuel, a collaboration between veteran sports dietitian Tavis Piattoly and professional chef Kyle Coleman, is looking to update the booming sports and hydration beverage category by removing the blood sugar spikes from the formula.

Challenging the vilification of ultra-processed foods

27-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

The co-founder of Huel has taken issue with the current rhetoric that all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are ‘bad’ saying this is an argument based on oversimplification and privilege.