Amino Acids

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.

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.

Nestle targets mitochondria to support healthy aging

06-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

Nestle health science has focussed its research and development work on the healthy aging category, predicting a “tsunami of metabolic conditions” for the future of public health.

Collagen support for the vegan market: SkinGlo meets demand

16-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

SkinGlo discusses the popularity of its new ‘Vegan Collagen Support’ supplement containing a blend of amino acids that occur naturally in animal-based collagen products.

Study shows anti-aging promise of taurine supplementation

06-Sep-2022 By Asia Sherman

Supplementation with taurine – perhaps best known as an additive in energy drinks – may help control oxidative stress during the aging process, says a recent study published in the journal Nutrition.

TSI says recent study expands ingredient’s range of effects into delayed onset muscle soreness

21-Jun-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research is expanding the indications for a legacy HMB offering, according to branded ingredient supplier TSI.

Multi-component supplement may help post-COVID fatigue recovery: Data

13-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of amino acids, B vitamins, and other bioactives may improve muscle and physical performance measures for people with persistent fatigue post-COVID infection, says a new study from Italy.

HMB can be integral part of healthy aging discussion, supplier says

16-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

The use of HMB could transform the healthy aging conversation by helping to solve the riddle of maintaining muscle mass in older adults, a supplier says.

Review finds only tepid support for use of taurine for sports performance

30-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

The amino acid taurine has been a mainstay of sports nutrition formulations for many years. But the authors of a recent review paper said the evidence for its physiological effects is mixed at best.

Group plans to involve consumers in improving transparency on amino acid sourcing

05-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new group has formed whose stated mission is to bring clarity and transparency to the sourcing of amino acids. Called Aminofacts, the group is querying manufacturers to get a picture of how these ingredients are made and where they come from.

Probiotic combination boosts amino acid absorption from plant protein: RCT

06-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A novel combination of two Lactobacillus paracasei strains may increase absorption of key amino acids in plant proteins, according to a new placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, multicenter, crossover study.

Fast growing sports nutrition firm gets $5 million in funding

19-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition company Momentous, co founded by a former professional skateboarder, has garnered $5 million in Series A funding in a round led by venture capital firm FitLab, which focuses on human performance companies.

Science Short

Could dropping specific amino acids from diet be key to weight loss?

21-Dec-2017 By Nathan Gray

Forget counting calories? New research suggests that a diet low in BCAAs may help weight loss and combat the metabolic problems that occur in diabetes and obesity.

Go the whole whey for better muscle building

20-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) taken as part of intact whey protein may stimulate muscle building response better than if taken in isolation, suggests a new study.

Developer debuts patented ingredient line with blend based on ‘ideal ratio’ of amino acids

01-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

An amino acid ingredient first developed to help burn victims battle muscle wasting is now debuting on the dietary supplement market.

Polish startup Ronzo is designing capsules of cricket powder for bodybuilders

12-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

With a Kickstarter in the works, Ronzo is readying itself to enter the burgeoning American sports nutrition market offering capsules of cricket powder, which the company says is packed with essential protein and amino acids.

Gut microbiota regulates antioxidant metabolism, study finds

10-Nov-2015 By Louisa Richards

Gut microbiota regulates glutathione and amino acid metabolism, research in mice has suggested.

Amino acids may improve arterial health and blood pressure: Study

28-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intake of select amino acids may improve blood pressure and measures of arterial health in healthy women, says a new study from England.

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.

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.

'Fermentation revolution' transforming amino acid market, supplier says

01-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

The ongoing ‘fermentation revolution’ in the supply of amino acids continues to affect the production and potentially the price of these important nutrients, said Jim Schultz, CEO of GWI, a California company specializing in the import of ingredients...

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Norwegian firm uses natural approach to extract amino acids, short peptides from salmon waste

16-May-2014 By Hank Schultz

Finding value in waste streams has been a consistent story in the development of active ingredients. One of the latest examples of the trend comes from Zymtech Group, a Norwegian company that is extracting a protein ingredient from the waste streams of...

Special Edition: Amino Acids and Proteins

BCAAs take center stage in targeted sports nutrition products

19-Sep-2013 By Hank Schultz

Protein as a driver of sports nutrition products is an old story.  The newer twist, however, is the use of individual amino acids, and specifically the branched chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine, to deliver targeted benefits for their role...

Soy industry: FAO protein findings only useful in malnourished populations

07-Mar-2013 By Shane Starling

The European soy sector says a UN report that found dairy proteins offer a superior amino acid profile to plant proteins is only meaningful for the malnourished.

Muscle recovery ingredient gets GRAS

18-Sep-2008 By staff reporter

Ingredients supplier Kyowa Hakko said it has completed the GRAS self-affirmation of its energy boosting dipeptide ingredient Sustamine, opening up the market for its use in foods and beverages.

CRN authors risk assessment for key amino acids

18-Apr-2008 By Stephen Daniells

A risk assessment for the amino acids taurine, glutamine and
arginine, has been authored by the CRN, providing industry and
consumers with important information on safe dosage levels.

Rising costs push up Kyowa amino acid prices again

10-Mar-2008 By Laura Crowley

Kyowa Hakko has raised the cost of its L-amino acids range by 5
percent on the back of spiraling energy and raw material costs and
a continuing increase in demand.

Kyowa Hakko to raise European amino acid prices

26-Mar-2007 By Jess Halliday

Kyowa Hakko Europe is to increase prices across its range of
L-amino acids by ten per cent as of April 1, in an effort to stave
off margin deterioration and ensure long-term availability of the
ingredients.

Ajinomoto, Pharmachem team up for custom amino acids

12-Jan-2007 By staff reporter

Japanese amino acid manufacturer Ajinomoto is partnering up with
Pharmachem to offer solutions to US customers that meet their
specific needs.

Chinese jvs could ease amino acid price pressure

29-May-2006 By Jess Halliday

European amino acid manufacturers feeling the pinch from cheaper
Chinese imports should consider entering into joint ventures in
Asia, advises Frost and Sullivan, since manufacturing costs are
lower but quality is still high.

Leucine supplements could promote weight loss

10-Apr-2006 By Stephen Daniells

A low-dose leucine supplement to a normal diet could increase body
fat loss, say Brazilian researchers who have reported positive
results on rats.

Asian trends rich pickings for European health foods makers

02-Dec-2005 By Dominique Patton

European food makers that want to catch the next health trend early
should keep an eye on Asia, the region that brought us green tea,
ginseng and soy, analysts from Mintel told a packed seminar at FiE
this week.

Amino acid promotes sleep, finds Ajinomoto

16-Sep-2004

Japanese amino acids supplier Ajinomoto is considering
commercializing food supplements containing glycine, based on
studies showing the amino acid could help people sleep better.