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Creatine may beef up brain function: Study

Creatine may beef up brain function: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of creatine, most commonly associated with sports nutrition, may boost cognitive function in vegetarians, a group at risk of low creatine levels, says a new study.

Duro has been pulled from the market by its maker

Contaminated herbal Viagra withdrawn

By Shane Starling

A herbal erectile dysfunction (ED) dietary supplement has been voluntary withdrawn from the US market by its Floridian manufacturer after it was alerted to a contamination problem with the unauthorized substance, sildenafil.

Where immune health meets sports nutrition

Dispatches from SupplySide West

Where immune health meets sports nutrition

By Stephen Daniells

The link between immune health and physical performance is well known, but sports nutrition products that include immune boosting ingredients are few and far between, and this presents a huge opportunity, says Embria’s Larry Robinson.

USADA's Tygart says dietary supplements are still dogged by quality 'confidence killers'

Dispatches from SupplySide West

USADA chief explains dietary supplement ‘confidence killers’

By Shane Starling

NutraIngredients-USA.com caught up with United States Anti-Doping Agency chief executive officer, Travis Tygart, at the recent SupplySide West trade show in Las Vegas to get an update on USADA’s position on dietary supplements.

EVEn keel: The claim-making furore hasn't stopped POM launching a provocative campaign

FTC complaint may influence other POM Wonderful legal actions

By Shane Starling

Pomegranate leader POM Wonderful and Pepsi-owned Tropicana – locked in a legal battle over juice claims – have been asked to submit comments about the complaint lodged against POM by the Federal Trade Commission last month.

POM: The legal saga rolls on

FTC bombs POM (and researchers beware)

By Shane Starling

The Federal Trade Commission legal action alleging POM Wonderful made unsubstantiated claims for its pomegranate products, adds to a stream of claim actions the increasingly active agency has taken this year.

POM: Engaged in legal battles on many fronts

Class action lodged against POM Wonderful

By Shane Starling

A class action has been lodged in a Florida state court alleging POM Wonderful misled consumers with at least six different health claims, as the Californian pomegranate pioneer’s legal battles multiply.

FDA warns against Viagra coffee

FDA warns against Viagra coffee

By Shane Starling

A coffee product claiming to assist erectile dysfunction has been deemed an unapproved drug by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to the presence of hydroxythiohomosildenafil, an analogue of sildenafil, used in the sexual aid Viagra.

Looking to a new wave of energy drinks

Looking to a new wave of energy drinks

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Consumers are no longer satisfied with drinks that cause energy to spike and rapidly drop - but manufacturers are looking at new ways to provide consumers with an energy boost, says Beneo's Claudia Meissner.

The science of sports ingredients

Special edition: Sports nutrition

The science of sports ingredients

By Stephen Daniells

In the third part of our special series on sports nutrition, NutraIngredients looks at the reigning champions in sports ingredients and takes a look at the science behind new contenders to the crown.

Researcher calls for stimulant herb rethink

Researcher calls for stimulant herb rethink

By Shane Starling

US researchers have highlighted increasing numbers of adverse events for products containing extracts of the yohimbe herb which is sold in both the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical channels.

Market still buoyant for energy and sport drinks, says analyst

Market still buoyant for energy and sport drinks, says analyst

By Guy Montague-Jones

Energy and sports drinks are the still the market leaders but there has been a growth in the nostaliga and retro drink segment due to consumers hankering after comfort in the credit crisis, claims a Leatherhead market analyst ahead of BeverageDaily.com's...

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