Sports nutrition

Tapping into the esports market by unmasking the gamer

12-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

During the recent webinar, Maximizing esports success: Meeting gamer demand, esports experts broke down how to market to gamers in an effective way.

FaZe Clan and GHOST join forces, take gaming to next level

10-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The duo is building a community-driven space where a culture can thrive—a move they say represents the evolution of gaming.

FDA cites 10 firms for use of ingredients flagged as illegal

10-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

In a coordinated enforcement action, FDA has sent warning letters to 10 dietary supplement companies using ingredients that have been added to its Ingredients Advisory List.

NutraCast: How TikTok drives sales at the Vitamin Shoppe

06-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Recent surges in supplement sales continue to prove the massive and growing influence of TikTok. Riding on the coat tails of many of these trends are health and wellness stores like The Vitamin Shoppe.

Nature’s Sunshine joins Usana among firms relying on sales in Asia

06-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Multilevel marketing organization Nature’s Sunshine managed to post a significant revenue increase in its first quarter earnings statement, despite supply chain challenges that caused out of stock situations and an overall net loss.

Kyowa Hakko benefiting from Kirin’s support post acquisition, CEO says

02-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Being part of the massive organization Kirin has helped Kyowa Hakko build on its legacy of innovation and quality, according to the division’s new CEO.

Supplier says new science will help rebuild bilberry market suffering from adulteration, misinformation

26-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Adulteration issues and less science backing than other botanicals has depressed bilberry sales, according to branded ingredient firm Maypro. But the company points to a new indication for pain that could help reinvigorate the market.

ChromaDex Sr VP: ‘We’re happy for our external research program to serve as a model for industry’

25-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

As the ChromaDex External Research Program passes a significant milestone with 250 material transfer agreements (MTAs), are there lessons for the rest of the industry to learn about building out R&D programs?

Protective role of vitamin E when exercise causes damage analysed by researchers

25-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Vitamin E could prevent exercise-induced muscle damage and has greater impact on athletes, researchers conclude

Kyowa Hakko put multi-year plan in place to catch esports wave in 2019

21-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient supplier Kyowa Hakko said it saw the egaming wave coming and put a plan in place that culminated in the first-ever booth by an ingredient supplier at the SXSW festival in 2019.

How baby boomers are shaping the gaming segment

21-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Esports players retire extremely young compared to traditional athletes. But for older generations who missed the gaming craze, it’s game on.

Kerry’s new liquid BC30 to expand into plant-based milks and more

21-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With an ever-expanding portfolio, Kerry Taste & Nutrition is looking to expand its ingredients into new formats, with its new liquid BC30 probiotic giving opportunities in plant-based milks and liquid milk.

Esports nutrition among gamers becoming more standard

19-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This year’s Sports Nutrition Summit brought in experts that provided the insights needed to earn the respect of gamers, especially when it comes to authenticity, health and wellness.

Guayusa extract shows trend toward better results in trial using Fortnite video game

19-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A branded guayusa extract showed a trend toward better gameplay on the Fortnite video game in a controlled trial. But the study pointed to the difficulty in translating a product’s demonstrated biochemical effects into results in the complex format of...

Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

Last Call! Put your start-up center stage with our Probiota Pioneers session

18-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Are you an entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based microbiome start-up? Don’t miss your chance to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present your company in Washington, DC.

Clif Bar makers agree to modify claims of optimal ingredient blend

12-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

The makers of Clif Bar have agreed to cease making certain claims on its products after a ruling by the National Advertising Division.

TODAY ONLY! Deadline fast approaching for NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2022 entries!

11-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to finalize your entries for the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with the deadline for entries set for 11:55pm Central (Chicago) time today (April 11).

Loughborough University and Bio-Gen agree beetroot extract-based pact

11-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

The UK’s Loughborough University has finalised a collaboration with Bio-gen Extracts to study the firm’s beetroot extract and its role in exercise performance and cardiovascular health.

District court ruling reaffirms precedence of federal law on structure/function claims

08-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A Massachusetts judge has shot down a lawsuit against Vitamin Shoppe on the basis that federal law on structure/function claims take precedence. The ruling was lauded by supplement industry stakeholders.

Almost 80% of endurance athletes use supplements: Survey

08-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplement use is very high among endurance athletes, with older athletes using the products, says a new study that suggests opportunity to develop age-specific products for this population.

Israeli start-up is set to launch lab-grown collagen in 2024

08-Apr-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Cultured food innovator, Aleph Farms, is moving to full production of lab-grown collagen and is on course for commercial launch by 2024.

Study: Increased protein leads to taller girls

07-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

In addition to carbs and fats, protein is one of the three macronutrients required for optimal health. Protein aids with tissue growth and repair, supports immune health, and according to new research, may help some children grow taller.

FitLife Brands on upward course but misstated financial results could dim picture

07-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Omaha-based supplement marketer FitLife Brands has reported promising full year revenue that comes with a serious caveat in that the company may need to restate its financial results going back to its 2019 fiscal year.

2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Last call for entries!

06-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The extended deadline to submit entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards is fast approaching – submit your entries now for your chance to join our Hall of Fame!

Psychobiotics show promising avenue for mood support and beyond

05-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Emerging research suggests mental health and gut biology are intrinsically linked, presenting new opportunities in the gut-brain category.

Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

Put your start-up center stage with our Probiota Pioneers session

05-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Washington, DC.

Deadline extended for Scientific Frontiers abstracts for IPAWC + Probiota Americas

04-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Are you planning to submit a Scientific Frontiers abstract for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2022 in Washington, D.C., June 1-3? If yes, we’ve got some good news for you…

Influx of gaming supplements continues into booming esports market

31-Mar-2022 By Asia Sherman

With millions in prize money and sponsorships on the line in an increasingly competitive arena, gamers known as esports athletes are adopting training regimens to combat the physical and mental toll of prolonged sedentary screen time.

March Launch Pad: Mushrooms dominate ingredients lists, sleep remains top focus

31-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This month's new products prove that two wellness trends we saw in 2021 are still here and leading the lineup.

Study: Cranberry improves blood vessel function

30-Mar-2022 By Asia Sherman

A cup of cranberries a day might help to keep the doctor away—by producing certain metabolites that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Meta-analysis finds over 99% of athlete research methodology disregards female physiology

28-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

A recent study examined trials conducted since 1975 and assessed whether supplements identified by experts as evidence-based products that increase performance for female athletes are actually supported by adequate methodological design.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

28-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Monday, April 11.

Norilia roars into Expo West with savory protein

22-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Expo West attracted over 2,700 exhibitors and packed the house with a variety of proteins featuring unique flavors and ingredients. Of the thousands of new products to debut, one stood out. Not just because it’s a raman flavored protein served hot—but...

Krill oil supplementation can support power training, finds Aker Biomarine study

17-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

Supplementing with krill oil can be considered an effective nutritional strategy that works by increasing omega-3 and choline concentrations to support power training.

12 days left! Submit your NutraIngredients-USA Awards entry today!

16-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The closing date for the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards is fast approaching, but there’s still time to get your entry in for our 17 categories.

Warning letter cites ephedra inclusion, 18 years after ban

16-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

A recent FDA warning letter includes a citation concerning the inclusion of ephedrine aklaloids, an ingredient that has been theoretically off the market for almost 20 years.

Could ‘vague & draconian’ NY State supplements ban extend beyond weight loss & body building?

16-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The vague language of a controversial bill in the State of New York that aims to restrict the sale of dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building could also encompass esports and creatine.

Six key supplement trends from Expo West 2022

15-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked, and we took photos, and here’s our editor’s list of 6 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2022 in Anaheim.

Sports studies need to evolve with changing market, expert says

04-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition research is adapting to a changing market with more studies being done on endpoints like recovery and healthy aging, a clinical trials expert said.

Ergothioneine may boost endurance & recovery, for mice at least

04-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with the antioxidant ergothioneine may extend the time to exhaustion on a treadmill by over 40%, suggests a new study with lab mice.

Factoring CBD into the athletic equation

03-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This year’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit event launched with a focus on CBD in sports nutrition. While CBD/hemp products are still in a federal regulatory gray area, that hasn’t stopped product developers from flooding the market with new offerings....

No dieting silver bullets, expert says

03-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition products are often linked to certain diet plans, such as ketogenic diets, high protein/low fat approaches and others. A nutrition expert says the prosaic takeaway is that all of these have been shown to work, provided that consumers...

Pro triathlete Heather Jackson on how she stays fueled

01-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Before taking the main stage for the female athlete and consumer panel at the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit in San Diego, professional triathlete Heather Jackson joined NutraIngredients-USA’s Danielle Masterson to talk about her nutrition evolution...

Best companies will prevail as CBD market goes through painful winnowing, CEO says

24-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

The hemp/CBD market is going through a reckoning but ultimately will emerge in a stronger position, said the head of one of few publicly traded companies in the sector.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: What are our judges looking for?

24-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With five weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2022, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

NutraWomen Wednesday: Danna Pratte, CEO, NB Pure

23-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Danna Pratte is an entrepreneur and wellness enthusiast who said she is changing the perception of the health and wellness industry.

Key takeaways from Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

23-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit returned as an in person event in San Diego earlier this month, breaking attendance and engagement records along the way. Here are some of the key takeaways from the NutraIngredients-USA staff.

Immunity, analytical advances, and sleep: Themes and first speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

23-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already for a blockbuster opening session on microbiome modulation to boost immunity and improve COVID outcomes.

Another Blackstone Labs co-founder sentenced to 4.5 years in prison

22-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Phillip (PJ) Braun was ordered to 54 months in prison – the same sentence as his former business partner, Aaron Singerman, for their roles at Blackstone Labs.

NPA submits citizen’s petition demanding resolution on CBD issue

22-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association has filed a citizen’s petition calling for FDA to either rule that CBD is a legal dietary ingredient or to make a rule allowing enforcement discretion on the substance.