Sports nutrition

NutraIngredients-USA: What’s on our special edition calendar for 2015?

07-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

From blood sugar management to an in-depth look at the retail sector, inflammation, outsourcing, and the latest trends in sports nutrition and immune support, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2015 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends...

Expansion in Latin America helps fuel sports brand SDC Nutrition's rapid growth

05-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

SDC Nutrition, a producer of sports nutrition products, has seen growth in Latin American markets help to push the company to the rank of the fastest growing manufacturer based in Pittsburgh.

Outsourcing, bone & joint health, LATAM, functional foods: lessons from 2014's special editions part 2

23-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

From polyphenols and prebiotics to a focus on Latin America, healthy aging and functional foods, NutraIngredients-USA’s special editions have set traffic records because of their in-depth coverage and exclusive content.  Today we feature part two of our...

Whey supplements help preserve muscle during weight loss: Study

22-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Adding whey to a short-term weight loss regime may prevent muscle loss, but the effects were not observed for soy protein, says a new study.

Polyphenols, probiotics, delivery systems and sports nutrition: key lessons from 2014's special editions

22-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

From polyphenols and prebiotics to a focus on Latin America, healthy aging and functional foods, NutraIngredients-USA’s special editions have set traffic records because of their in-depth coverage and exclusive content.  Today we feature part one of our...

Reaching beyond athletes will drive sales of protein drinks

22-Dec-2014 By Elizabeth Crawford

Consumer interest in health and wellness and on-the-go food continue to fuel growth in the nutritional drink category, but manufacturers could take sales even higher by targeting older and non-athletic consumers, according to Synergy Flavors and market...

Large scale trial to validate testing platform that measures metabolic health via urine

17-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

Zivo Bioscience Inc. has announced a large-scale test of its WellMetris testing platform that will validate a technology that the founders say will be a game changer for dietary supplement companies and, eventually, the traditional healthcare sphere as...

Nutritional Armor: Dietary Supplements in the Military

17-Dec-2014 By Wayne B. Jonas, MD, President & CEO, Samueli Institute

A recent special issue to in the medical journal Military Medicine marks a shift in attitude and approach to dietary supplements by the U.S. military. 

Creatine may improve blood pressure levels and microvascular health

16-Dec-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Creatine may improve microvascular reactivity and capillary density amongst a health population, according to research. 

CSPI asks FDA to ban powdered caffeine sold as a dietary supplement

15-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has sent a petition to federal regulators seeking the ban of pure, powdered caffeine that is packaged and sold as a dietary supplement. Because of the product’s extreme potency, the possibility of accidental...

Polyphenol-enriched protein powder shows immune benefits for athletes: Study

15-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

A soy protein powder enriched with blueberry and green tea polyphenols may reduce exercise-induced susceptibility to viral infection, says a new study from North Carolina.

Supplement usage holding steady, CRN survey finds

12-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

Supplement usage continues to hold steady in the United States, according to the most recent survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition. According to the survey, 68% of all US adults reported taking dietary supplements.

Research into amino acids' purported nitric oxide effects will help dispel clouds of protein pumping, experts say

10-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

Ongoing research into the effects of individual amino acids will both substantiate their possible effects and counteract the negative assumption that they have been added to sports nutrition products solely to alter the protein test numbers, experts say.

Ganeden probiotic may boost post-exercise recovery: Pilot data

05-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 (GanedenBC30) in combination with protein may blunt muscle damage after intense exercise and boost recovery, according to findings from a pilot study.

Dispatches from HiE, Amsterdam

Athletes may recover faster with HYDRO.365: Study

04-Dec-2014 By Anna Bonar

Endurance athletes consuming sports drinks containing whey protein hydrolysate could see an improvement in performance, a Danish study has found.

High-protein cookies definitely hold mass market appeal, says Lenny & Larry’s

26-Nov-2014 By Kacey Culliney

High-protein cookies will continue to soar in the mass market, says the president of Lenny & Larry’s as the company plans more US roll-outs in mass stores.

Special edition: Functional Foods

What's driving functional food and beverage growth? Snacking, convenience, and consumer behavior

20-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

With sales of $176.7 billion this year functional foods are a hot growth sector. But which ingredients, sectors and countries are the best bets for product launches?

Omega Protein's Q3 revenues plunge on low oil yield from menhaden harvest

19-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Omega Protein suffered steep declines in revenues and earnings in its third quarter of 2014. Human nutrition segment revenues increased, but only partly offset declines in animal nutrition revenues.

FDA files injunction against sports supplement manufacturer over years-long record of GMP failures

14-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Scilabs Nutraceuticals Inc., a California dietary supplement company, has been slapped with a permanent injunction after failing three rounds of FDA inspections and receiving a warning letter in 2013.

PUFAs may boost muscle strength in older people, but relationship is complex, says new study

13-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Increased levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may be associated with bigger muscles and greater knee extension strength in older people, says a new study.

Based on benefits of D-ribose, new RTD tea line intends to break into energy sector

11-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

John Gagliardi let his experience as a college and professional lacrosse player guide his choices when it came to formulating his new energy beverage company.  Called Titan Tea, the product line is based on black tea and D-ribose as primary ingredients.

Increased protein intake could boost metabolism and lean muscle mass

10-Nov-2014 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of a diet rich in protein could boost metabolism over the short term, and increase lean muscle mass by up to 45%, suggest researchers.

Sports nutrition formulation combines plant protein with anti inflammatory power of Cat's Claw

06-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Hempeatein Pro, a finished sports nutrition formula formally launched in the US market at the recent SupplySide West trade show, is a new entrant in the vegetarian protein space.  But it’s a protein with a difference;  with the addition of a proprietary...

Herbalife's share price plunges after company misses Wall Street earnings expectations

05-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing giant Herbal reported sales growth but missed analysts’ expectations for earnings in its third quarter of 2014.  Part of the earnings miss was caused by the steep devaluation of Nicaragua’s currency and so was characterized by management...

Protein gummies hit sweet spot of convenience, taste and consumer weariness with other sources, developer says

03-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Protein fortification continues to be a hot topic, with high protein forms of shakes and other beverages, nutrition bars, cereals and other foods crowding the market.  Now startup company Rap Protein LLC has expanded the idea into a new area with the...

Citing Cohen's research, agency removes DMBA-containing products from military shelves

03-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

A number of dietary supplements in the sports nutrition category that contain the stimulant ingredient DMBA have been pulled from military exchanges on Army and Air Force bases, based on a recent research report citing the potential dangers of the ingredient.

Theo Innovations debuts flavanol-rich cocoa extract

31-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

Seattle-based Theo Chocolate has launched the first functional ingredient from its subsidiary Theo Innovations.  Called Violetamine, the product is an extract of cocoa high in polyphenols and theobromine.

GNC CEO: ‘We're going to be offering far more plant-based and nature-based proteins in our store’

31-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements retailing giant GNC is undertaking a ‘reset’ with an increased focus on natural, organic and vegan-vegetarian consumers, while also boosting its plant protein offerings, says the company’s new CEO.

We want you: Scientific committee calls for cutting edge science at Probiota 2015

29-Oct-2014 By Nathan Gray

A newly established scientific committee are set to assess cutting edge research for the Probiota 2015 Scientific Frontiers poster session. Don’t miss your chance to present as entries close on November 7.

Calcium + vitamin D show bone benefits for military personnel: RCT

28-Oct-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of calcium and vitamin D may help boost bone density for military personnel undergoing basic combat training – a period that places individuals under increased risk of skeletal stress fractures.

Questions about Peruvian fishery highlight advantages of algal omega-3 supply, expert says

27-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

It’s unclear what the impending closure of the Peruvian anchovy fishing season will have on the long term supply picture in the omega-3s sphere. But one thing is clear, it will highlight the security advantages that algal ingredients provide, an expert...

Experts not surprised steroid-tainted supplements lingered on market following recalls

27-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

A recent study found that numerous recalled supplements lingered on the market for months or even years after their recall dates. The nature of recalls supplies part of the reason why this is the case. Getting products off the market via a recall is a...

Special edition: Healthy Ageing

Sports manufacturers ‘well placed’ to take advantage of growing healthy ageing market

23-Oct-2014 By Nathan Gray

Manufacturers in the sports nutrition space have the skills and knowledge needed to move in to the much larger and lucrative healthy ageing market, according to the chief technology officer at Lucozade Ribena Suntory.

Study finds tainted supplements still for sale months after FDA recalls

21-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

A small number of products marketed as dietary supplements previously recalled by FDA can still be found for sale with the same adulterants (or is some cases new adulterants), says a study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The...

‘Accelerating the commercial adoption of early stage research’: Leading probiotics event unites science and industry in North & South America

17-Oct-2014

San Diego will host the first ever Probiota Americas in June 2015, which will bring together eminent scientists and business leaders from the pre & probiotic and microbiota focused nutrition industries of North and South America. 

Amino acid release matrix extracts maximum value from protein

17-Oct-2014 By Lynda Searby

Glanbia Nutrtionals has debuted an enzyme blend targeting release of branch chain amino acids (BCAA) and glutamine from whey protein sources.

Insights from Supply Side West

'Fitness' trumps 'sports' in terms of marketing opportunities, AIDP says

15-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition has been a growth driver in the dietary supplement sphere, but one ingredient supplier believes the category can impose a constricting mindset on formulators that can blind them to much broader opportunities.

Insights from SupplySide West

The big opportunity over the next decade? Offering a multi-pronged approach to take consumers to a greater level of optimal health

14-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consumers are looking for individual and integrated strategies to optimize their health and wellness, but no company has yet put all the pieces together, says BrandHive’s Jeff Hilton.

HMB, essential amino acids, and resistance exercise: Experts review best ways to avoid sarcopenia

09-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

As many as 33% of over 50 year olds may suffer from sarcopenia but muscle health could be maintained by a combination of resistance exercise, HMB and essential amino acids, says a new review by an international team of scientists.

Study finds DMAA-like 'designer stimulant' in 12 of 14 pre workout supplements tested

08-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

A recent study has found 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (DMBA), a synthetic stimulant similar to DMAA, in 12 of 14 dietary supplements tested.  According to Dr Pieter Cohen, one of the study’s authors, no information exists on the safety and acceptable dosages...

Food-drug interactions may endanger mountaineers' health

07-Oct-2014 By Anna Bonar

Food and nutrients may pose a risk to mountaineers' health if combined with drugs not under strict control, according to a study conducted at the University of the Basque Country.

Protein from dairy, but not soy, activates key target for muscle synthesis: Study

06-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Breakfasts rich in protein from dairy, but not soy, could stimulate mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin), which is known to cause muscle cells to increase protein synthesis, says a new study.

Beetroot shows heart health benefits for overweight older people: Study

03-Oct-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of beetroot juice may significantly reduce systolic blood pressure in overweight older people, says a new study from England.

Nutrition 21 self-affirms GRAS status of its inositol-stabilized arginine silicate (Nitrosigine)

03-Oct-2014

An expert panel has affirmed the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status of Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine ingredient for use in nutritional bars and beverages at daily doses up to 1,500 mg.

Antioxidant supplement launch helps Progressive Laboratories revamp professional product line

02-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

In the latest move to revamp its line of supplements for healthcare professionals, Progressive Laboratories Inc. has introduced an antioxidant product based on branded ingredients from Kyowa Hakko USA and French company Seppic.

Energy drinks increase sports performance – and insomnia and nervousness, says study

02-Oct-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Energy drink consumption improves sports performance by 3%–7%, but also increases insomnia, nervousness and the level of stimulation after a competition, according a study.

Yerba maté shows exercise benefits, potential for sports nutrition

01-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming the traditional South American drink yerba maté before exercise may enhance fat metabolism without affecting maximal performance, says a new study.

Demand rising rapidly for beetroot as ingredient's sports nutrition benefits are proven and popularized

30-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

The benefits of beetroot juice for sports nutrition got a big public relations boost recently with the news the Auburn University football team drinks the juice before its games.  As reported in the Wall Street Journal, the team began using the ingredient...

Quote/unquote: Gut health, sports nutrition, and curcumin - The best of Bénéfiq 2014

26-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

We headed to Quebec City this week to attend the 2nd instalment of Bénéfiq, an international rendezvous on health ingredients, and we’ve plucked a few pearls of wisdom from the podium for your reading pleasure…

Employee ownership key facet of plan to 'reauthenticate' Twinlab, Tolworthy says

25-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

Relaunching as an employee-owned company will help focus Twinlab on its mission of “reauthenticating” the brand in the natural channel, said CEO Tom Tolworthy.