Proteins, peptides, amino acids

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the winners are...

27-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed this morning (July 12) during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com...

Scientists identify probiotic and amino acid mix for cognitive health

14-Jun-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Supplementation with Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (Bifal) and arginine (Arg) could have “a major impact on improving human cognition, especially in old adults”, according to a recent study in mice.

Bioiberica’s hyaluronic acid matrix shows promise for muscle health

09-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Barcelona-based Bioiberica has reported that its Mobilee-branded hyaluronic acid matrix ingredient for mobility may play a role against sarcopenia by boosting muscle cell size and production, and protecting against muscle damage.

Taurine supplements may extend lifespan, for animals at least

09-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A deficiency of taurine may drive aging in animals, while supplementation with the compound was associated with a 12% increase in healthy lifespan, says a new study published in Science.

Tilapia peptide alters gut microbiota in mice with anti-obesity effects

07-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A new study suggests that consumption of a fish collagen peptide suppresses the onset of obesity in mice by modifying their gut microbiota, whereas other peptides might not.

NY Assembly passes bill targeting weight loss, muscle building supps

02-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Efforts to restrict the sale of some dietary supplements to minors in New York State took a step forward this week as the State’s Assembly passed AB 5610-D, a bill that limits access to some dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building for people...

May Launch Pad

30-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

This month’s launches are packed with branded ingredients aimed largely at brain health, along with energy for athletic performance and a couple metabolic support products for good measure.

Pump up the volume: L-citrulline formula shows promise in muscle study

26-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

“The results were so unexpected and dramatic that we were granted a patent for the invention.”

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the finalists are…

19-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

ADM, Air Protein partner to scale ‘a new way of making food … that only requires air, water and energy’

18-May-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

Ingredient supplier ADM and food-tech startup Air Protein are partnering to scale production of the latter’s novel air-based nutritional protein that promises to “reinvent the supply chain” in a way that simultaneously improves food security and ease...

Novel mobile app gives real-world support for hydrolyzed cartilage matrix’s joint health benefits

18-May-2023

Daily oral Colartix hydrolyzed cartilage matrix (HCM) supplementation may improve joint discomfort in a wide variety of people, according to real-world data collected using a novel mobile app.

Supplementation with L-citrulline + Glutathione may enhance blood flow during exercise: RCT

05-May-2023

Eight days of supplementation with L-citrulline + Glutathione (GSH) may enhance blood flow and blood analytes during exercise, says a new study.

Arla boosts protein quality in medical nutrition

02-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Arla Foods Ingredients is launching a new solution to increase protein content and quality in juice-style oral nutrition supplements (ONS) for medical nutrition.

EverGrain creates sports nutrition offerings with beer leftovers

01-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

AB InBev’s sustainable ingredient business, EverGrain, said it’s poised to disrupt the performance beverage category this year with the launch of two products that use EverPro, a barley protein made from upcycled brewer’s spent grain.

CHPA’s MacKay: ‘It’s really important for industry to take a position on proprietary blends’

20-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A new paper explores the topic of proprietary blends in dietary supplements, with one of the authors noting that industry needs to take a position on an issue that pits transparency on one side against intellectual property protection on the other.

FȲTA taps upcycled barley protein for sports nutrition products

07-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

EverGrain, Anheuser Busch InBev’s sustainable ingredient business, and The Ultimate Fighter champion James Wilks have partnered to launch FȲTA, a line of high-performance sports nutrition powders made from upcycled barley protein.

TurtleTree’s animal-free lactoferrin LF+ promises to democratize highly-prized, scarce multifunctional milk protein

07-Apr-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

Known as pink gold for its iron-rich rosy hue, high price point and supply scarcity, the bioactive milk protein lactoferrin has been mostly limited to infant formula and dietary supplements in small doses – but that could soon change thanks to advances...

Study suggests BCAA supplementation may delay cognitive decline

05-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new bidirectional randomised study establishes a causal relationship between lower levels of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), utilising a large-scale genetic database.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

27-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Monday, April 10.

Study finds no benefit of chia or whey for resistance training men on high protein diet

15-Mar-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Neither chia flour nor whey protein supplementation elicit an enhanced effect on fat free mass (FFM) or strength gains during resistance training in healthy young men consuming a high protein mixed diet, according to new data.

Nuun quenches thirst with proactive approach to hydration

14-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

After nearly two decades in business, the electrolyte support supplement was once the only game in town. How are they winning in what's shaping up to be a crowded category?

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: What are our judges looking for?

14-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With two weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Review explores uses and limitations of Arginine and Citrulline supplements

08-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

More research is needed into the effects of Arginine and Citrulline supplementation on cardiovascular health and athletic performance, according to a recent review.

SPINS: The opportunity for Active Nutrition is golden right now

07-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As the sports nutrition mainstreams to be more about active nutrition, the opportunity for the category is “golden right now”, says Scott Dicker, Director of Market Insights for SPINS.

Hydration category gains popularity for active lifestyles and beyond

06-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

As functional beverages continue to trend, hydration is one area GNC’s Ken Huntly said we should be watching.

‘Longevity vitamin’ spurs human trials, preps for market growth

01-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

After years of slowly building hype about its essential micronutrient function in the human body, ergothioneine may finally be ready for its moment – with just a little more research.

FDA commissioners calls for supplements listing, wider regulatory changes

01-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Robert Califf, MD, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, has stated his hope for an “an improved framework to appropriately regulate dietary supplements”, including product listing.

FDA’s update for new Human Foods Program falls short of industry expectations

01-Mar-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

Even as FDA kicks off a search for a deputy commissioner for its proposed Human Foods Program who it says will have a “clear line of authority over” all human food safety and nutrition programs, industry stakeholders worry agency is choosing a “business...

Don’t call it a comeback, chia’s been here for years

27-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Chia became a household name in the 1980s, popularized by the fascination with fur-sprouting animal figurines, but its use as health aid dates as far back as the Aztec and Mayan empires. Today, after a slight dip in the market, chia is back on the scene...

7 Reasons to Enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

27-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in food supplements and functional food & beverage.

February Launch Pad

27-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

While products for women took the lion’s share of new launches this month, there’s something for everyone—even canines and felines.

Happy Viking superfood by Venus Williams packs plant-protein power

23-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

The story behind the creation of the Happy Viking superfood nutrition company starts with tennis champion Venus Williams.

Upcycling food waste to grow ‘highly nutritious’ mycelium protein

21-Feb-2023 By Oliver Morrison

Israeli food tech start-up Mush Foods claims it is propelling the “meat-plus” movement to the mainstream of foodservice and food retail.

Intelligent plant-based peptide outperforms milk protein in muscle health trial

20-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Fava bean peptides isolated by artificial intelligence performed better than traditional milk protein to improve muscle conditioning, according to a study supported by Irish biotechnology company Nuritas.

Danone discusses the role of plant-based innovation in medical nutrition: ‘Our priority is evidence-based nutrition that meets lifestyle choices’

16-Feb-2023 By Katy Askew

Danone’s specialised nutrition business Nutricia has developed its first plant-based ready-to-drink medical nutrition supplement. Fortimel PlantBased Energy is the product of an intensive three-year R&I effort. FoodNavigator hears from Manuela Borella,...

Huel advert banned for suggesting its products can help save money on food

16-Feb-2023 By Rachel Arthur

The UK’s advertising watchdog said Huel should not state or imply that consuming its products was cheaper than a ‘traditional’ diet.

Brains and brawn? Beta-alanine may support cognitive function for older adults

14-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Ten weeks of supplementation with beta-alanine may improve cognitive function in older adults with below normal scores, says a new study from Israel.

PowerBar co-founder Jennifer Maxwell sings a new tune with energy bar brand Jambar

30-Jan-2023 By Ryan Daily

CEO of Jambar Jennifer Maxwell knows a thing or two about launching energy bar brands, having been one of the co-founders of PowerBar, which started the category almost 40 years ago. As she looks to expand category newcomer Jambar’s footprint in 2023,...

Pura Collagen partners Gelita for menopause solution

30-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Premium collagen brand Pura Collagen has launched a new product to provide women’s ‘secret weapon to menopause’ utilising collagen peptides from Gelita.

5 take-aways we learned during our Business Leaders Forum

27-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From 2022 sales numbers to consumer enthusiasm remaining high, and from progress with equality and diversity in the industry to the growth in awareness around the importance of the microbiome for health, there were lots of talking points from our 3rd...

Informed Protein aims to boost transparency & confidence in protein products

26-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

LGC has officially launched its new ‘Informed’ certification scheme for protein products to help raise the bar on quality and confidence in protein supplements.

State-led restrictive bills back to the fore for 2023

25-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With bills in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California already working through the State legislatures, the dietary supplements industry is bracing for another year of attempts to restrict access to products.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

25-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2023 with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

iHerb releases wellness trend predictions for 2023

23-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The report unpacks what’s in store for dietary supplements and natural products, underscoring how consumer needs will change over the coming year.

This Wednesday! Hear directly from the CEOs of NOW, Nouri, Pharmavite & SuperGut

23-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From the state of the market to the impact of inflation, and from regulatory initiatives like mandatory product listing to equality and diversity in the industry, the NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum will dig deep into a range of industry...

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