Sports nutrition

GNC and SPINS team up

11-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The duo is planning to take the VMS category by storm with enhanced research and trends capabilities housed in SPINS’ product intelligence platform.

Startup Spotlight

Sports nutrition startup scores touchdown with microbiome booster

11-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

NutraIngredients’ 2023 ‘Start-up Star’ competition winner Advanced Biotics brings microbiome modulation to the sports nutrition sector, offering clinically validated prebiotic-based solutions to athletes.

NutraCast: Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu goes for the gold with turmeric

08-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

A former premiership footballer turned his inflammation and injuries into a gold mine—with turmeric.

Gatorade Water set to launch in 2024: promising to ‘bring the credibility and trust of the iconic Gatorade bolt to the water aisle’

07-Sep-2023 By Rachel Arthur

With entrances into new categories including water and energy - alongside a string of recent low and no sugar products and even functional gummies - Gatorade says its portfolio is the ‘most complete offering on the market today across energy, hydration,...

NutraCast: Nutritional Concerns of the Female Athlete

01-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Although women have been underrepresented in nutrition, sport, and exercise science research, there’s a growing understanding of how sex differences and sex hormones influence the nutritional requirements to maximize health, performance, and recovery...

Beetroot juice boosts muscle recovery in female volleyball players: Study

31-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Female volleyball players may use beetroot juice supplements after matches or high-pressure training for improved recovery of muscle endurance and pain reduction, according to a recent study.

TSI gets exclusive global distribution of ‘market changing’ enfinity caffeine metabolite

31-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

enfinity energy, LLC and TSI Group have announced an exclusive global distribution partnership for enfinity paraxanthine, a metabolite of caffeine supported by 23 filed patents, four human clinical studies, and a robust body of preclinical work.

August Launch Pad

31-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

This month is experiencing a probiotic takeover, along with products for hydration and skin health.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Alexis Collins, Dir. of Product & Brand Strategy, Stratum

30-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Alexis Collins is a scientist and researcher with broad experience in nutrition and medicine, including over 10 years of working in the dietary supplement industry. As Stratum’s Director of Product & Brand Strategy, Collins evaluates, reviews and...

Timeline raises questions about Urolithin A supplements on Amazon

30-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Some dietary supplements on Amazon showing urolithin A on their label do not contain any of the cellular aging ingredient, alleges a new analysis by Timeline (formerly Amazentis) shared with NutraIngredients-USA.

Study: Elite soccer nutritionists highly recommend dietary supplements

30-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A recent study has found that a high proportion of nutrition professionals working with elite soccer teams would recommend nutritional supplementation, highlighting the crucial role of nutritionists in enhancing player performance through well-informed...

Industry vet Lisa Thomas joins Nuherbs

29-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Lisa Thomas is slated to expand market reach for the third generation, family-owned suppliers of sustainably sourced Chinese herbs.

Start-up Spotlight

Startup Stars: Prevess pioneering personalised nutrition with AI

28-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Founded by Timo Spring, a former professional swimmer, Prevess (Prevention Effortless) is harnessing the power of AI technology to provide in-the-moment science-backed personalised nutrition guidance to athletes.

Tailored enzymes could be a game-changer for fish protein powders

25-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Biotechnologists are diminishing the smell of fish and opening doors for protein powders previously deemed too ‘fishy.’ This finding has the potential to improve the quality of fish protein hydrolysates and promote their application as ingredients–while...

NutraCast: Helaina charts new territory with breast milk proteins from precision fermentation

24-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Helaina is pioneering modern nutrition with breast milk proteins developed outside the body via precision fermentation. The biotech company is writing the safety playbook on novel bioactive proteins and to help with this, Helaina hired a nutritional sciences...

Study explores effects of creatine loading on exercise recovery during menstrual cycle

22-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Creatine monohydrate supplementation may help reduce fatigue in active women, particularly in the high hormone phase of the menstrual cycle, according to a recent study.

Levagen+ PEA now available for beauty applications

22-Aug-2023 By Cassandra Stern & Danielle Masterson

Gencor’s branded PEA can now be found in the beauty category for its ability to aid in a healthy inflammatory response and protect from oxidative stress-induced damage.

Taste still drives beverage choice among consumers, along with hydration, nutrition and simplicity

21-Aug-2023 By Deniz Ataman

From convenience to hydration and satiation, consumer preferences for beverages offer manufacturers an opportunity to hone in on value, attributes and nutrition with taste and simple ingredients as a common driver, according to Hartman Group’s Modern...

VOW Nutrition collaborates with Team GB ahead of 2024 Olympic games

21-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

Sports nutrition brand VOW Nutrition has collaborated with Team GB as the Official Nutrition Licensee ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic games and is set to fuel the athletes with its range of nutritional supplements in the lead up to the games.

Collagen peptides linked to mental & physical benefits for active middle-aged adults: PB Leiner-funded study

18-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with collagen peptides may boost not only functional and physical outcomes for middle-aged people but may also significantly improve measures of pain and mental health, says a new double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study.

TSI Group identifies post-workout benefits of pre-workout supplement

17-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Pre-workout ingredient PeakATP may have extended post-workout effects, according to a recent study reporting cognitive benefits following high-intensity sprint exercise.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Lisa Chudnofsky, VP of Brand, Content, & Creative at the Vitamin Shoppe

16-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

From GTL to TikTok to women’s health, Chudnofsky offers an entertaining glimpse into her life as a woman, mom and content creator.

Internationally-ranked cricket star fueled by Gencor

15-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Gencor just announced its sponsorship with Danni Wyatt, who recently played in the Women’s Ashes Series and was announced Player of the T20 Series. Over a third of ticket buyers were women, demonstrating how the sport is reaching new audiences. Cricket...

Study: Gencor fenugreek supplement Libifem improves strength and body composition in female athletes

15-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study using Gencor's patented Fenugreek ingredient, Libifem, finds the supplement can increase strength and lean muscle mass and decrease fat mass in female athletes.

Sports nutrition for sarcopenia: the missed opportunity

14-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Communicating the importance of nutrition for muscle health to the older demographic can be challenging but it is a missed opportunity in the sport nutrition sphere.

Former GNC CEO joins The Vitamin Shoppe

03-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Burris brings expertise across specialty retail, as well as health and wellness, to a new advisory role at the omnichannel specialty retailer of nutritional products.

GNC launches supplemental health care service

03-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The new service, GNC Health, offers access to licensed medical professionals, reduced wait time for urgent care and personal health appointments for loyalty members.

Study: High use of supplements by young swimmers suggests need for nutrition education

31-Jul-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new cross-sectional study has concluded there is high usage of ergogenic aids by young UK national-level swimmers, particularly in those at national level aged 16-20, despite evidence for their efficacy remaining ambiguous in an applied setting.

TSI’s FZZR tech stirs up delivery format opportunities

28-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With non-pills eclipsing pill formats in the US dietary supplements space, formulators and brands are looking for new innovations to differentiate products on the shelves. TSI’s FZZR technology offers “the best of powders and the best of effervescents...

'An exciting discovery': Blackcurrant extract amplifies heart-health & metabolic benefits of exercise: RCT

26-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A high-potency New Zealand blackcurrant extract may amplify the heart-health benefits of exercise by boosting the blood pressure-lowering effects that occur in the recovery phase, says a new study from the UK.

Thorne launches Build to Last campaign with Dwyane and Zaire Wade

25-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The push marks the company’s first-ever global brand campaign to support every age at every stage.

Review assesses ergogenic effects of supplements in elite soccer players

25-Jul-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

More well-designed research with elite soccer players is needed to improve support and advice regarding the use of dietary supplements for athletic performance enhancement, a literature review concludes.

BB-12 probiotic may boost recovery for female martial artists: RCT

24-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a probiotic yogurt may improve exercise-related psychological fatigue in female taekwondo athletes, says a new study from China.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: TSI and Nutrition 21 with research category wins

19-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Our two research categories – Nutrition Research & Sports Nutrition Research – went to TSI Group and Nutrition 21.

Bimuno prebiotic may boost immune health for elite rugby players

19-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet of elite athletes with prebiotic galactooligosaccharide (GOS) may reduce the duration of upper respiratory symptoms and support gut health, says a new study that may improve the athletes’ availability to train and compete.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: Meet the Ingredients of the Year!

18-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Six new “Ingredients of the Year” were announced at the recent NutraIngredients-USA Awards spanning beauty from within, cognitive function, healthy aging, prebiotic, sports nutrition, and weight management. Read on to meet the winners…

Phytochemicals could bolster physical activity performance through improved sleep

18-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new review has unveiled the promising effects of phytochemical (PC) supplementation on sleep recovery and daytime fatigue, leading to enhanced physical performance.

Amino acids and ketoacids offer muscle support in protein-restricted patients

17-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Supplementation of essential amino acids and ketoacids can improve muscle mass and strength in individuals with pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) on low protein diets, a new review has concluded.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: Meet the Products of the Year!

14-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Five new “Products of the Year” were announced at the recent NutraIngredients-USA Awards spanning botanicals, immune support, omega-3s, probiotic, and sports nutrition. Read on to meet the winners…

PepsiCo raises full-year guidance on portfolio performance, braces for challenges in sports and energy categories

13-Jul-2023 By Ryan Daily

PepsiCo beat second quarter expectations with its Frito-Lays and PepsiCo Beverages North America divisions posting double-digit organic revenue growth, but the company faces several challenges across its business, especially in the energy and sport drink...

AstraGin amplifies arginine absorption and boosts nitric oxide production, study shows

13-Jul-2023 By Asia Sherman

NuLiv Science is positioning its ingredient AstraGin as a game-changer for pre-workout effectiveness and cardiovascular health based on the findings of a new study.

Study shows mango leaf extract-quercetin combo boosts exercise performance

12-Jul-2023 By Asia Sherman

Zynamite PX, a mango leaf extract combined with quercetin, enhances exercise performance along multiple molecular pathways in healthy men, according to a recent study.

The Vitamin Shoppe 2023 Health & Wellness Trends: Focus on fitness and active lifestyles

11-Jul-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consumer purchasing behavior is evolving, shifting from categories like immunity protection and foundational health towards products that enhance fitness and active lifestyles, according to the latest Health & Wellness Trends Report from supplement...

Summer Fancy Food Show

Levelle Nutrition launches to ‘empower female athletes with fuel formulated for her physiology’ and messaging that goes beyond ‘getting skinny and looking sexy’

10-Jul-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

Even though women make up half of marathon runners, only 2.5% of sports nutrition products explicitly target them, and those that do tend to be more expensive and tend to be rated poorly, forcing many female athletes to compromise their health by consuming...

‘Being a finalist is an honor that brings immense joy to our company’: Industry gears up for NIU Awards broadcast

06-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on July 12. Our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

“Toxicology is not a political science,” Ex-FDA official weighs-in on WHO aspartame news

30-Jun-2023 By Ryan Daily

Industry experts and trade groups are decrying the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer’s pending addition of aspartame to a list of possible carcinogens for humans as unscientific and politically motivated.

Esports industry experts explore the evolving market of gaming nutrition

30-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

In a panel discussion hosted by NutraIngredients yesterday (June 29), industry experts delved into the unique needs and preferences of esports athletes and the evolving consumer demographics within the category.

Cycle-syncing nutrition: How females can harness their hormones

30-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The female hormonal cycle impacts almost every element of a woman’s health and has a significant impact on nutrition needs, yet current healthcare systems are quick to medicate and dampen these cycles as soon as unfavourable symptoms arise. One expert...

Butanediol ingredient may boost ketosis: Pilot study

29-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Acute supplementation with (R)-1,3-Butanediol could raises beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels associated with increased mental clarity and endurance, says a new study.

Study assesses amateur and elite athlete supplement choices

29-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

New research suggests amateur athletes are more likely to source information about supplements from less credible sources, compared to elite athletes, due to a lack of access to professionals, suggesting a need for improved education intervention.