Artemis has signed an agreement with Linnea for the promote and
sale of its berry extracts and PhytoSolutions formulations, in
order to extend distribution in North America and the rest of the
world.
Berkem is introducing a new grape extract called Powergrape with
specific ratios of different polyphenol families, which has yielded
positive results in a prospective study on antioxidant status in
sportsmen.
Protein from soy or from whey is equally effective for synthesis of
muscle protein after endurance training, suggests an animal study
that may challenge the perception that athletes should avoid soy if
reproducible in humans.
A can system developed by Ball Packaging Europe to protect
sensitive ingredients for use in beverages has found its first use
in Europe in a German creatine drink, and could help spur
development of new sports and wellness products.
Creatine, the popular nutritional supplement used by athletes to
boost performance, may increase muscle strength in people with
muscular dystrophies by about nine per cent, says a new review.
Caffeine has long been a mainstay of energy drinks, but a new
technique from a Colorado-based energy see the emergence of a new
category of baked energy foods.
Here we go again. Industry-sponsored studies into the nutritional
benefits of food and drink products are biased. Don't believe
anything that has an industry sponsor.
Having a caffeine supplement, equivalent to about two cups of
coffee, an hour before exercise may reduce muscle pain afterwards
by 48 per cent, says researchers.
SourceOne is rebranding its proprietary blend of herbal Tongkat Ali
for a more mainstream uses beyond the sexual enhancement and
bodybuilding supplement markets.
Nutrition studies of beverages funded solely by industry are four
to eight times more likely to report favourable conclusions for the
sponsors than studies with no industry funding, say researchers
from the US.
Astavita's inroads into sports nutrition applications for
astaxanthin could be of interest to sports nutrition formulators
looking to branch into this market.
Functional and energy drinks in Japan are coming under pressure
from perceived healthy options such as ready-to-drink teas, mineral
water and tonic drinks, according to a recent report from
Euromonitor International.
Scientists from Reading Scientific Services have developed a method
for quantifying vitamin B12 in beverages at lower levels than
previously possible, which will enable manufacturers to give more
accurate information on labels.
A quarter of American adolescents regularly take multi-vitamin
supplements, says a new study, and these young people have
healthier diets and lifestyles than non-users.
US scientists have identified a gene from wild wheat that could
increase protein and micronutrient content of its cultivated cousin
by 10 to 15 per cent, and could soon be used in food products with
enhanced nutritional value.
Carbery presented new developments in whey protein ingredients at
HIE in Frankfurt last week as it recognises they are increasingly
desirable for mainstream healthy products, not just the sports
nutrition and infant formula markets.
DSM Food Specialties' protein ingredient PeptoPro is featuring in a
new sports drink being launched in the United States, a formulation
for sports beverages that was applauded earlier this year by the
Scientific Advisory Board...
Ingredients company Palatinit is to launch its palatinose slow
release carbohydrate in the Russian food sector as it looks to
exploit growing demand for energy drinks and snacks in the country.
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota have reported that
DHEA does not have "physiologically relevant beneficial
effects" on markers for anti-aging - a finding that does not
help the industry's fight to preserve...
The Solae Company is introducing a new isolated soy protein that
aims to reduce the costs of formulating nutrition bars since it can
be used in place of pricer milk proteins, and boost shelf life.
Ingredients group Zeelandia is introducing one of the world's
oldest grains to the European functional bread market in a bid to
target middle-aged consumers.
Kyowa Hakko has re-launched sales of its patented coenzyme Q10
following a six-year break, and is one of many companies entering
this fold as supply increases following bottlenecks.
Move over caffeine. A new breed of energy drinks are referencing
illegal drugs in their marketing - but without actually containing
them - in a bid to capture the lucrative, party-going youth market.
UK consumers are embracing sports nutrition as they aim to lead
healthier lifestyles - even though they may not need the cocktail
of nutrients intended for the pros. But as the market develops,
manufacturers are advised to ensure...
Aging populations and a growing demand for homecare are driving
opportunities for the European enteral nutrition market, ranging
from functional foods to microencapsulation.
Taking creatine monohydrate and whey protein supplements just
before load-bearing exercise improves muscle gain and strength than
taking at other times of the day, says Australian research that has
implications outside of the weights...
A federal appeals court has overturned a Utah ruling that
challenged the FDA ban on products containing weight loss and
sports performance herbal ephedra, making it more unlikely than
ever that the US market for the ingredient will...
A new dark chocolate bar, formulated by a US-based research food
technology company, promises to increase libido, boost energy
levels and improve mood thanks to exotic rainforest ingredients.
The Natural Products Association is seeking to remove suspicion
that dietary supplements taken by sportspeople may be contaminated
with illegal steroids by extending its TruLabel random testing
program to sports products.
The FDA has exerted post-market regulatory muscle by testing the
contents of several sexual health supplements sold via the Internet
in a first-of-its-kind survey and subsequently issued a warning, in
which it calls them illegal drugs.
The Australian Consumers Association has questioned general
consumer use of protein bars and shakes in a report that could have
repercussions for the mainstream sports and energy market and call
into question marketing techniques.
Protient is launching a goat milk protein concentrate for the
sports nutrition and weight loss industries, following demand from
formulators for rapidly absorbed, less allergenic protein.
The Canadian Center for Ethics In Sport (CCES) has teamed up with
NSF International over a supplements certification program intended
to minimize the risk of products used by athletes containing
substances prohibited by the World...
A recent study found 88 percent of participants had better sleep
after taking Next Pharmaceuticals' Seditol - findings that could
encourage use of the blend of botanical extracts over drugs.
The addition of protein to sports drink formulations delivers
benefits for performance, rehydration and muscle recovery says
PacificHealth Laboratories, following four studies that tested its
Accelerade drink against carbohydrate-only...
A new stabilized NADH, a form of B vitamin niacin also known as
coenzyme 1, is set to enter the US market under an exclusive patent
licensing agreement between Natrol and Austria's Oekopharm.
A combination of two common dietary supplements, L-carnitine and
alpha-lipoic acid, could reduce oxidative stress associated with
ageing and boost energy production, says new research - adding to
previous reports.
Swiss company Emmi has developed a new beverage concept to overcome
stability issues with coenzyme Q10 and other micronutrients, which
will appear on shelves in key European markets from this summer.
Increasing intake of vitamin C improves the body's ability to
oxidize fat and can reduce fatigue, said US researchers at this
week's Experimental Biology 2006 in San Francisco.
After a tumultuous 2005, PacificHealth Labs looks to be sailing
towards a steadier year, thanks to a strategic shift and the sale
of its sports drink intellectual property.
In the aim of generating awareness of the difference between
dietary supplements and illegal drugs, the National Nutritional
Foods Association (NNFA) has today reinforced its stance against
amending the present legal framework that...
A new Commons Select Committee inquiry into technologies to enhance
sporting performance has been launched in the UK, which industry
insiders say presents sports nutrition companies with opportunities
for promotion.
The UK health services have released guidelines to try to tackle
malnutrition, a problem that affect 60 per cent of over 65s in
hospitals, and offer an opportunity to supplement and fortified
food makers.
Sports and energy drinks have stolen a march on foods to become the
powerhouse of the global market in performance products, according
to a new report from Leatherhead Food International.
Drinking caffeine drinks appears to stifle the body's ability to
boost blood flow to the heart during exercise, suggests new
research out of Switzerland.
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