Energy

New FitBiomics probiotic tackles fatigue, endurance

26-Jul-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Biotechnology company FitBiomics has launched VNella, a product the company says is the world’s first lactic acid metabolizer to fight fatigue and promote endurance.

July Launch Pad

25-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From spirulina to mushrooms to probiotics, July has an ingredient for every need state. This month is wrapping up with formulations for cellular health, cognitive support, hydration, metabolism and more.

The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: And the winners are...

16-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 7th Annual NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed July 15 during an awards presentation at NutraIngredients-USA's Chicago HQ.

Ask your doctor if this supplement is right for you

12-Jul-2024 By Asia Sherman

Consumers should consult their healthcare professionals about their supplement use to ensure efficacy and safety of self-care routines, suggests a new study led by researchers from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.

‘The most desirable award for a company who develops active ingredients’: Industry gears up for NIU Awards broadcast

08-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during an awards presentation at NutraIngredients-USA's Chicago HQ live on July 15. Our finalists are excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

Researchers find vitamins E and B12 influence pregnancy complications

01-Jul-2024 By Priyom Bose

The circulating levels of vitamins E and B12 influence the likelihood of pregnancy complications, according to a recent study,

CoQ10 reduces exercise-induced changes in vitamin D: Study

27-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may modulate exercise-induced oxidative stress' impact on the metabolism of vitamin D and methyl-arginine, new research has found.

Tapping into the brain’s energy source to tackle migraines

25-Jun-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A new product that addresses the dietary management of migraines before they start is now available in the U.S. market.

The Vitamin Shoppe 2024 Health & Wellness Trends: ‘A time of meaningful evolution’

17-Jun-2024 By Asia Sherman

Consumers are prioritizing mental health, sleep and weight control as pandemic attitudes become ingrained lifestyle behaviors and influencers continue to shape demand for self-care solutions, according to The Vitamin Shoppe’s latest Health & Wellness...

Probiotic may improve sleep: Study

13-Jun-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

Consuming the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis SBT2786 increased sleep duration and reduced fatigue, according to a study, which also reported associations with an improvement in sleepiness upon waking and feelings of being well-rested during the...

May Launch Pad

28-May-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Innovation and convenient delivery systems are trending this month, with nootropic ingredients finding their way into many of May’s latest offerings.

Lonza launches aromatic capsule coatings at Vitafoods Europe

28-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients has launched AromatiQ, a new technology designed to "captivate consumer senses" through smell.

NutraCast: New History on appealing to the urban athlete

24-May-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Lifestyle and nutrition company New History is on a mission to close the nutrition gap in inner city communities through high quality sports nutrition supplements.

Startup Spotlight

Update disrupts RTD energy drink category with star ingredient that promises energy minus the jitters

09-May-2024 By Deniz Ataman

Update is redefining the energy drink category with its star ingredient, paraxanthine, a metabolite of caffeine that provides the uplifting benefits of caffeine without the negative side effects, company Co-founder and CEO Daniel Solomons told FoodNavigator-USA...

Research concludes caffeinated chewing gum improves basketball performance

08-May-2024 By Matt Chittock

Caffeinated chewing gum provides a moderate-to-large performance boost for trained basketball players, according to a new study.

Ghost enters exclusive partnership with Major League Baseball

03-May-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Sports nutrition lifestyle brand Ghost has signed multi-year deals with two Major League Baseball teams, becoming the official and exclusive energy drink provider for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies.

‘Moderate’ dose of caffeine intake found to enhance performance of female athletes – new study

01-May-2024 By Audrey Yow

A ‘moderate’ dose of 6 mg/kg caffeine enhances the performance of female athletes for short-term high intensity exercises, according to a new study.

Spring Launch Pad

29-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

New launches are blooming with cognition, collabs and candyfication in focus.

KEY unlocks potential of ketones in energy-drink category with help of $4m investment

29-Apr-2024 By Ryan Daily

KEY is providing consumers an alternative to sugar-laden energy drinks through ketones, as it seeks to deploy $4m in funding to grow its brand.

Caffeine capsules improve muscle strength and endurance in men, review suggests

23-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new review of the scientific literature reveals that acute intakes of caffeine within capsules resulted in significantly improved muscle strength and endurance in men.

Nature’s Way reintroduces itself

15-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

In an effort to bolster its origin story, revamp its offerings and update its design, Nature’s Way underwent a rebrand. The legacy brand showcased the new look recently at Expo West.

Last call for entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards

11-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We’re into the home stretch for submitting entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with the absolute deadline for entries set for Friday, April 12, at 11:55 p.m. CT.

Resbiotic CEO talks Prebeet Energy+ and restoring health one system at a time

26-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

At this year’s Natural Products Expo West, Vivek Lal, CEO of Alabama-based supplement company ResBiotic, showcased the company's latest product, Prebeet Energy+, designed to improve digestion and energy as well as skin and heart health.

Teen launches TEJA, a supplement brand for youth

19-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

After recognizing a white space, 13-year-old Sriteja Kataru came up with the concept for TEJA, a supplement brand for teens.

Pre-workout supplement improves upper body resistance and exercise performance: Study

13-Mar-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement reduced perceived exertion and increased total repetitions performed in a group of resistance-trained college-aged students, according to a recent study.

Zynamite goes water soluble with non-stim energy for functional beverages

11-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

PLT Health Solutions is introducing a water-soluble version of its Zynamite ingredient to serve the surging demand for sports, energy and hydration beverages in the North American market.

Connecticut seeks to ban energy drink sales to children once again, amid caffeine content concerns

08-Mar-2024 By Ryan Daily

Connecticut lawmakers once again seek to ban the sale of energy drinks to consumers younger than 16 years, as regulators and researchers raise concerns about the negative health impact of caffeine.

February Launch Pad

29-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The month of February encourages a smile with a dentaceutical and a happy mood chew, while Nutrafol goes skin deep, and EyePromise taps the brain health market.

Optimal caffeine dose for performance in female team-sport athletes: Study

28-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A moderate caffeine dose is most effective for boosting high-intensity physical performance in young female team sports athletes, without the side effects, according to a new study.

Low energy availability linked to poor sleep quality in young athletes

28-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Low energy availability has a direct impact on sleep quality in young rugby athletes, according to new research.

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 in pictures

27-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA's 6th Sports & Active Nutrition Summit attracted over 250 delegates to sunny San Diego for three days of content and networking.

PLT targets restorative sleep with botanical blend for aches and pains

26-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has entered the sleep category with its new Serezin-branded botanical formula, designed to provide fast-acting pain relief for more restful nights and upbeat days.

Spices for sleep: Black cumin may aid short-term sleep quality, study finds

21-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new randomized controlled trial reported significant improvements to sleep quality following administration of the black cumin oil extract BCO-5 over a week-long period in healthy adults.

Staying stronger longer: PLT presents muscle health ingredient for mobility and vitality

20-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has launched a new brand derived from its botanical blend of Mangifera Indica tree bark and Sphaeranthus Indicus flower to help aging adults maintain muscle health and physical function.

Study suggests medium caffeine dosage improves CrossFit performance

07-Feb-2024 By Priyom Bose

A medium dose of caffeine may have the greatest effect on practical measures of Cross Fit performance, according to a recent study led by researchers from Poznań University of Physical Education in Poland.

ZOA+ Powder pre-workout supplement launches exclusively into GNC

02-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Global health and wellness company GNC has entered an exclusive retail partnership to distribute the latest pre-workout supplement from ZOA, a brand co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Rockstar Energy hops on functional mushroom trend with Focus launch

01-Feb-2024 By Ryan Daily

PespiCo’s flagship energy drink – Rockstar Energy – is out with a new functional mushroom-infused beverage line called Focus, designed to provide an energy and mental boost, Danielle Barbaro, VP of PepsiCo North America Beverages R&D, told FoodNavigator-USA.

NutraCast: Exploring the landscape of the supplement industry for athletes

26-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Have you ever wondered how athletes harness the power of supplements in this ever-evolving industry? Jordan Bokser, founder and director of sales & business development at Designs for Sport (a subdivision of Designs for Health), joined the NutraCast...

Monster Beverage explores new marketing strategies to reclaim share, drive sales

22-Jan-2024 By Elizabeth Crawford

Monster Beverage Corp. continues to dominate the fast-growing energy drink market with incremental sales and unit gains across its portfolio at a time when many newer category entrants lost both, and yet the company’s eponymous energy drink lost dollar...

ANVISA approves first tetrahydrocurcuminoid for use in Brazil

19-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Natural ingredient supplier Sabinsa announced this week that The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has green-lighted its Curcumin C3 Reduct as health ingredient in the country.

A cup of lab-grown Joe: researchers release proof of concept for cell-cultured coffee

09-Jan-2024 By Deniz Ataman

Dr. Heiko Rischer and his team at VTT Technical Research of Finland published its cell-cultured coffee recipe, highlighting the opportunity to strengthen and reinforce the global coffee supply chain.

ResBiotic expands portfolio with prebeet Energy+

09-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Alabama-based ResBiotic Nutrition has launched its second product—a caffeine-free, 4-in-1 formula to support digestion, energy, skin and heart health.

Prinova releases megatrends report

05-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From gut health to a healthier planet, ingredient firm Prinova is hoping to use its latest megatrends report to showcase the opportunities available to leverage its ingredient portfolio, vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and other in-house...

Rockstar Energy: The ‘anchor’ to PepsiCo’s energy-drink strategy

02-Jan-2024 By Ryan Daily

PepsiCo is using Rockstar Energy as the core of its energy-drink strategy, while leveraging its partnership with Celsius to tap into leading consumer trends, Fabiola Torres, GM & CMO, SVP Energy Category at PepsiCo, told FoodNavigator-USA.

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.

NutraCast: Are energy drinks under attack? FoodChain ID weighs in

15-Dec-2023 By Danielle Masterson

As caffeine content in energy drinks climbs to new heights, some countries and retailers are banning the products or imposing age restrictions. In the US and UK, there are no national regulations that ban the sale of highly-caffeinated energy drinks,...

Dietary supplements and the U.S. military: Preparing and protecting the troops

08-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

The U.S. military is actively investigating and surveilling dietary supplement use among its service members as part of a wider whole health approach to improve nutrition from chow line to front line and into retirement.

Guayusa and Lion’s Mane square off in cognitive performance study

07-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

Both guayusa and lion’s mane mushroom extracts may improve measures of cognition and feelings of happiness in healthy adults, according to a recent study.

Startup Spotlight

Arandi Health scales Andean shilajit for cognitive health

27-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Arandi Health has tapped decades of Alzheimer's research to create Durabrain, a nutraceutical formula powered by a millennia-old organic substance harvested from the Atacama Desert in northern Chile.