Branched-Chain Amino Acids

BCAA bioavailability may increase with plasma treatment, study suggests

27-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

A New York start-up specializing in treating protein with plasma to increase its bioavailability announced positive results from a study using the technology for BCAA.

Pre-clinical data supports Velositol’s benefits for muscle building activity

03-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Adding a combination of amylopectin and chromium to branched chain amino acids or pea protein may increase the rate of muscle protein synthesis compared to using BCAA or pea protein alone, according to preclinical studies using Nutrition 21’s Velositol...

Adding BCAA to carbs found to have no effect on post-exercise recovery markers

03-Aug-2016 By Adi Menayang

Combining branched chain amino acids with carbohydrates may not improve post-exercise recovery more than carbs alone, says a new study. However, a leading sports nutrition expert says that protein + carbs are still your best bet in terms of post workout...

HMB supplements may help endurance athletes drop fat mass: Study

31-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements containing HMB, a metabolite of the branched chain amino acid leucine, may reduce fat mass and increase aerobic capacity in athletes training for endurance sports, says a new study.

Sports nutrition popularity boosts price of some pre workout supplement ingredients

28-Jan-2014 By Hank Schultz

Strong demand from consumers for sports nutrition products is working its way backward into teh supply of the popular ingredients for these products, sending their prices up, according to a survey from ingredients supplier GWI.

HMB may protect against muscle loss during bed rest: Abbott Nutrition

06-Mar-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements containing HMB, a metabolite of the branched chain amino acid leucine, may preserve muscle mass during bed rest, says a new study by Abbott Nutrition.

MusclePharm recognized for meteoric sales growth

04-Mar-2013 By Hank Schultz

MusclePharm, a Denver, CO-based marketer of sports nutrition products, has shown meteoric sales growth in its short life, and that strong performance was recognized with a “Top Vendor” award from GNC, the company announced recently.

Will product refinement drive the next decade for the ‘booming’ sports nutrition category?

24-Jan-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

The sports nutrition category is expected to continue to boom, but the pipe may be empty for new product categories, says the CEO of the International Society for Sports Nutrition (ISSN).

Collaboration drives contract manufacturer's success

27-Nov-2012 By Hank Schultz

A commitment to quality and to an “abundance mentality” has driven contract manufacturer VMI Nutrition to far surpass its original goals, said managing partner Bruce Remund.

How to build a new brand in sports nutrition: The genesis of Herbalife24

21-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

“We decided to avoid lightning bolts and flexing biceps, the pure meathead bodybuilder look when designing our packaging", says Dr John Heiss, PhD, the lead scientist behind Herbalife24, the direct selling giant's new sports nutrition range.

Study support pre-workout benefits of Assault supplement

03-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A dose of the branded workout supplement Assault may boost perceived energy and cut fatigue during strenuous exercise, suggests a new study.

Powdered drink to treat TD

23-May-2002

A pineapple flavoured powdered drink which claims to be the first
product to treat the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in men has
been launched in the US.