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Limited evidence backs BCAA's muscle building benefits, says new study

24-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation of branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) alone cannot support an increased rate of muscle protein synthesis, according to a new study.

MusclePharm makes headway in cutting costs, dumping unprofitable SKUs

16-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition firm MusclePharm Corporation has made progress in returning to profitability, according to its latest earnings report.

NAI launches 'dosing initiative' on CarnoSyn

15-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

Natural Alternatives International is making a push to clarify the dosing parameters for CarnoSyn, its patented form of beta-alanine.

13 personalized nutrition companies on the market today

15-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

As more studies on human nutrition suggest 'one-size-fits-all' isn't the way of the future, more companies are springing up peddling personalized nutrition solutions. We collected 13 personalized nutrition services and products that are...

ChromaDex moves forward with transformation to finished goods brand

11-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

ChromaDex is making progress on a transformation to a finished goods company based on its Niagen ingredient even as it struggles with continuing losses to shareholders.

Legacy sports brand says flavor, texture innovation key to survival

10-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

The fierce competition in the protein space means paying close attention to organoleptic properties is the only way to remain competitive, said the CEO of one of the legacy brands in the business.

Ginkgo may enhance performance, boost brain health for active men

09-Aug-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts of Ginkgo biloba leaves may offer body and mind benefits for young, active men, according to a small supplementation trial from Poland.

CRN official finds common ground with author of series of articles attacking industry

02-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

When looking at a potentially damaging series of journal articles about supplements being penned by a professor at Clemson University, an official at CRN prefers to look at the common ground of a desire for a better, more transparent industry.

ASAE honors Supplement OWL with Power of A Silver Award

27-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has awarded the Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) a 2017 Power of A Silver Award.

New study on TeaCrine suggests co-administration with caffeine may help prevent the jitters

19-Jul-2017 By Adi Menayang

Ingesting theacrine with caffeine may help provide mental clarity, focus, and energy without the crash, researchers at the University of Memphis found.

Protein-antioxidant combo proves effective in post-exercise recovery

17-Jul-2017 By Will Chu

A combination of protein and antioxidant supplementation could be more effective in reducing muscle soreness post exercise compared to those taking these supplements separately.

The top ingredients for cognition, focus & mood

14-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Memory, attention and focus, development, mood; there are numerous ways that a nutrient or bioactive ingredient can affect cognitive health. But which have the most science, how do they work?

Herbal supplements all too often ignore underlying principles, experts say

14-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

Fitting ingredients that come out of traditional medical systems into the modern marketplace can be a fraught exercise, experts say.

Process that treats whey with gas plasma boosts bioefficiency, developers claim

11-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

The differentiation of whey proteins continues with a new offering that claims greater bioefficiency.

Athletes and the gut microbiota: Can we mine for new probiotics?

10-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The gut microbiomes of athletes are more diverse than non-athletes, and scientists at Harvard are predicting that new probiotics derived from athletic microbiomes could be hitting the market within two years.

FDA continuing to drill down to provenance of ingredients

07-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

Recent warning letters show the Food and Drug Administration continues to hone in on the provenance of ingredients, and demonstrate that the tempo of enforcement remains unchanged despite the moves by the Trump Administration to roll back regulations...

Sports nutrition brands have lower SAE rates, expert says

05-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

Despite the perception that sports nutrition products tend to include ‘edgy’ ingredients, data suggest that these are among the safest of supplements, already a very safe category, an expert says,

Oral microbiome makeup key link in NO pathway, expert says

05-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

Boosting nitric oxide in the body has long been a goal in sports nutrition.  But without an understanding of the importance of the proper oral microbiome makeup, it may be a forlorn hope, an expert said recently.

Genetic testing can have implications for use of caffeine in sports nutrition

03-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

You can’t yet find the next great athlete by doing a genetic test.  But you can determine who is most likely to benefit from caffeine, a common sports nutrition ingredient

Despite push to be lean, female athletes who eat more perform better, expert says

30-Jun-2017 By Hank Schultz

Body image is huge complicating factor in advising female athletes on nutrition, an expert said during a session during a recent conference.

Soccer star makes case for supplements on Capitol Hill

29-Jun-2017 By Hank Schultz

The recent briefing for members of the Dietary Supplement Caucus featured an appearance by a world-class athlete speaking in favor of supplementation.

What’s old is new again: Big brand interest in chromium picolinate increasing, says Nutrition 21 president

26-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

After several years of being “overlooked” as fad ingredients took the spotlight, industry attention is returning to chromium picolinate, an ingredient with dozens of clinical trials to substantiate its benefits across a range of health conditions, says...

New sports brand builds on branded ingredient foundation

20-Jun-2017 By Hank Schultz

A commitment to using science-backed, branded ingredients is the cornerstone of the new sports nutrition brand Innov8 Nutraceuticals, one of the founders said.

The NutraIngredients-USA Botanicals Online Conference

Botanicals: The risks and benefits, opportunities and challenges

15-Jun-2017

Botanical experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities in the botanicals category in 2017 and beyond in a FREE online conference hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Supplements' 'smart role' underlined as report reveals sorry state of Australia's preventive health spending

15-Jun-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has backed a new report into preventive health, which details how the country is lagging behind fellow OECD nations Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Frutarom: Our focus in the USA is our branded ingredients

08-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Frutarom Health is eyeing growth in the US market, with its branded ingredients leading the way, supported by proprietary science.

Watermelon-pomegranate juice shows athletic benefits: Study

07-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Watermelon juice enriched with l-citrulline combined with pomegranate extracts may reduce muscle soreness and markers of muscle damage following exercise, says a new study from Spain.

'Raw' idea forms basis of new superfood supplement

05-Jun-2017 By Hank Schultz

An entrepreneur is taking a page from the food marketing realm with the launch of a supplement line called Rawtrition.

Policosanol fraction, Vitamin K2 combo helps statin users in study

31-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

A policosanol derivative teamed with vitamin K2 was found to be effective in lowering cardiovascular disease risk markers in a large scale study conducted in Serbia.

May New Product Launches: Energy for the body and brain

30-May-2017 By Adi Menayang

What came out this spring? We have several supplements for brain health, sports nutrition, sexual vitality, and non-drug allergy relief tablets made of quercetin, vitamin D3, and perilla extract.

Fall of soft drinks give rise to energy and sports drinks, says Packaged Facts

19-May-2017 By Adi Menayang

Sports and energy drink sales hit $25bn in 2016, according to the latest research by market data firm Packaged Facts. The firm forecasts that the category “will remain among the fastest growing sectors of the beverage market.”

Celsius rapidly expands fitness drink sales aided by capital from Hong Kong

16-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition brand Celsius Holdings, backed by a major investment from a Hong Kong businessman, has recorded strong growth for its nascent line of ‘fitness drinks.’v

Science, not body image marketing, should drive sports nutrition, expert says

15-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

Building a sports nutrition brand aimed at women ought to include more than just choosing which shade of pink to use on the label.  But that is still all too often the case, one expert says.

Functional foods have role in reversing 'thin outside, fat inside' phenomenon, paper's authors conclude

12-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

Functional foods could have a key role to play in combating the global rise of the phenomenon of sarcopenic obesity, according to a published report of the proceedings of a recent scientific convention.

special edition: sports nutrition

Sports leagues turn to testing regimes to lessen supplement risk

10-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

More rigorous testing has improved the quality and transparency of the dietary supplements used by athletes, an expert in the field says.

Special edition: Sports nutrition

Focus and decision-making: The next big thing in sports nutrition?

10-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The importance of mental strength in addition to physical strength is gaining increasing appreciation in sports nutrition, and key players are building the science around cognitive health in response to demand for ingredients to boost focus and decision...

CELSIUS launches new line of ‘thermogenic’ liquid supplements for athletes

09-May-2017 By Adi Menayang

With 300 mg of caffeine and 2,000 mg of L-Citruline, CELSIUS’ new line HEAT targets athletic trainers, body builders, military personnel, and endurance athletes for accelerated metabolism and an energy boost.

Polyphenol-rich extracts may improve physical performance during exercise: RCT

05-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A polyphenol-rich combination of extracts from grape, pomegranate and green tea may boost power and performance during high-intensity, says a new study.

FDA uses warning letter to check up on DMAA recall

04-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

In an unusual move, in a warning letter to a dietary supplement company the Food and Drug Administration has sought information about a recall, in this case one involving DMAA products.

Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017

Peak ATP, GlycoCarn may improve blood sugar & heart health: Life Extension data

04-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements with the branded ingredient Peak ATP may improve blood glucose, and help reduce waist circumference, and when combined with GlycoCarn may decrease body weight and BMI, according to data presented at Experimental Biology 2017.

Special edition: sports nutrition

MusclePharm focuses on formulations, not endorsements, as part of turnaround strategy

03-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

MusclePharm CEO Ryan Drexler is relying on the power of branding to help revive the damaged sports nutrition company. In a sector heavy with marketing spend, the company’s tale is a cautionary one of how a lot can become too much.

Hong Kong billionaire to pour $25 million into ChromaDex

27-Apr-2017 By Hank Schultz

ChromaDex, an ingredient development and analytical testing firm, has announced a large investment by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing.

Kyowa Hakko launches new amino acid blend, revamps quality message

27-Apr-2017 By Hank Schultz

Kyowa Hakko has launched a new amino acid blend called Setria Performance Blend to capitalize on the growth of the sports nutrition sector.  The launch also coincides with a new emphasis on quality, the company says.

Brew your vitamins: Startup VitaCup delivers vitamin-fortified coffee for Keurig system

25-Apr-2017 By Adi Menayang

As both the dietary supplement industry and consumers are well aware, taking one’s dietary supplements is a daily routine people are prone to forget. A cup of joe, on the other hand, not so much.

GNC’s Q1: ‘Customers are coming back to our stores’

19-Apr-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Shares in GNC rose Tuesday after its first quarter results beat Wall Street's expectations. The improvements were linked to the company’s One New GNC model that introduced a new pricing structure and loyalty programs.

AIDP appointed licensed distributor for HP Ingredients’ Tongkat Ali extract

18-Apr-2017

HP Ingredients has announced that AIDP is now a licensed distributor for its patented ingredient, LJ100, a proprietary Tongkat ali extract (Eurycoma Longifolia).

Healthy Skoop aims to ride plant based trend

17-Apr-2017 By Hank Schultz

Healthy Skoop, a Boulder-based nutritional product company, is capitalizing on the plant-based nutrition trend with new product launches and an expanded retail footprint.

FDA prevails over Hi-Tech on DMAA, but ruling could open door on synthetic botanicals

05-Apr-2017 By Hank Schultz

A federal district court judge in Atlanta has ruled in favor of FDA in its case against Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals over its use of DMAA. But the ruling potentially weakens agency’s stance on the question of synthetic versions of constituents of botanicals.

PEAs harder to control than were steroids, experts say

30-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

The presence and proliferation of phenylethylamines in sports nutrition products continues to be a thorn in the side of the dietary supplement industry.  But trying to regulate these ingredients away is not nearly as straightforward as was the case with...

Claims on adaptogens might overreach, but the herbs really are powerhouses, experts say

29-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

The comprehensive properties of adaptogens could lead marketers to overblown claims, but experts familiar with these ingredients say their many benefits really do lend themselves to ‘magic pill’-type language.