Regular exercise may increase the abundance of bacteria associated with anti-inflammation and reduce the abundance of bacteria associated with pro-inflammation in physically inactive elderly women, says a new study from China.
Chronic supplementation with a citrus flavonoid extract has shown increases in anaerobic exercise performance, confirming earlier research using a one-time intervention.
Ingredient developer Chemi Nutra says more than 20 years of research has been rewarded with a US patent on its Mediator PA ingredient for its ability to increase muscle size and strength. The patent award comes as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Does it matter when you eat? A new study on elite cyclists says yes, with a cohort that ate only between late morning and early evening showing weight loss and loss of fat mass compared to others that ate throughout the day.
The NutraIngredients-USA Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2021 features a packed lineup of highly qualified and well connected speakers who will bring the latest category insights to attendees.
New research shows that a moderate does of rice protein performs just as well as a similar amount of whey in supporting resistance training. This confirms earlier research done with higher doses.
A recent study done on professional soccer players in Poland concluded that the players were not consuming enough carbohydrate and were deficient in several important nutrients. But an expert cited some flaws in the study’s design, highlighting the...
Americans are having difficulty maintaining emotional balance and holding to fitness goals during the pandemic crisis, an Optimum Nutrition consumer survey has found.
Lonza recently announced the launch of its new TWK10 probiotic ingredient, a Lactobacillus plantarum strain that is isolated from fermented Taiwanese Kimchi.
Health and wellness brand TB12, which is built upon Tom Brady’s and Alex Guerrero's training methods, is launching new products in an effort to reach a broader set of consumers beyond the hard core performance set.
Although coffee is drunk by 150 million Americans everyday, the idea of drinking a cup of joe to supplement a workout is still a young idea. But a small group of entrepreneurs, scientists, and sports performance specialists are hoping the niche category...
Sports nutrition marketing of the female athlete has come a long way as the industry embraces representing her as strong and powerful image rather than skinny and sexy, says Dr. Susan Kleiner, founder of High Performance Nutrition, and director of science...
There has been a lot of talk over the years about there being ‘two’ dietary supplement industries. One that plays by the rules, one that doesn’t. But it’s wise not to forget in that discussion the entrepreneurial drive that made this a thriving industry...
George Kokkinis, co-founder and managing director at Pharmako Biotechnologies, sat down with NutraIngredient-USA’s Danielle Masterson at the Sports Nutrition Summit in San Diego. They discussed some of the innovative technologies that Kokkinis developed....
By Hank Schultz, Danielle Masterson and Mary Ellen Shoup
The recent Sports Nutrition Summit brought cutting edge scientific and market insights to attendees who also had the opportunity to make important contacts with major players in the industry.
Kris Gethin, CEO of sports nutrition brand Kaged Muscle, said a sense of editorial responsibility led him to take the leap into becoming the leader of a sports nutrition company.
Supplementation forms a key part of the nutrition protocol of Everton FC, one of the oldest clubs in English football. It’s part of a revamp of the club’s approach to fueling players, brought on by the team’s first dedicated head of nutrition.
Lumina Intelligence now has enough data for online product reviews to use it in a predictive fashion. For sports nutrition products the news is those with the most reviews and the best scoring reviews prosper; products with few reviews get dropped.
Sports nutrition products continue to be a source of concern for regulators, but there are signs the situation is improving. And statistics back the notion that supplements are not the huge risk factor for athletes that they’re sometimes made out to...
It is a new year, and for many that means a new diet. The ever-changing world of nutrition programs, dieting and wellness can be difficult to navigate.
Functional ingredients are notoriously difficult to work into a great tasting product, making flavor formulation a common pain point for the sports nutrition category. However, artificial intelligence and machine learning platform Gastrograph says it...
Experts from English Premier League giants Everton Football Club and the US Olympic Committee have joined the speaker faculty for NutraIngredients-USA’s upcoming Sports Nutrition Summit USA.
Novel ingredients in the sports nutrition space come along once a decade, and the real innovation for the category comes from finding new combinations of tried and true ingredients to maximize effects, says Jim Stoppani, PhD, Founder of JYM Supplement...
Increasing attention is being paid to dietary supplements use among US military personnel, with survey data showing that consumption levels are high, but brand loyalty may be low. So where’s the white space for industry?
In the US, BCAA products are grabbing engagement among US consumers with the most average reviews per product, according to data from Lumina Intelligence.
US military personnel are big consumers of dietary supplements, with surveys showing over 60% regularly use the products, but dietary supplement brands have a big challenge when it comes to building loyalty: Education.
Protein is a widely recognized and scientifically established ingredient for sports recovery, but one expert argues that there are several more ingredients with untapped potential.
Protein is a widely recognized and scientifically established ingredient for sports recovery, but one expert argues that there are several more ingredients with untapped potential.
Women have been socialized with expectations that often contradict with athletic fitness, according to one expert. Sports nutrition can help create change in this area.
Data—not gravity—makes the world go round. In the sports nutrition realm, retailer bodybuilding.com says it is using the reams of data it gets from customers to build a better personalized nutrition platform.
The attraction of 'healthy-lifestyle' type consumers into the sports nutrition sphere has fueled rapid growth in the category, but could also serve to dilute its message, an expert says.
From differing state laws to CBD use in sports supplements, attorney and sports nutrition expert Rick Collins shared today’s top regulatory considerations for the sports nutrition industry.
