Metabolism

Health Canada authorizes 8 claims for Monteloeder botanical extracts

10-Jun-2016

Eight claims about beauty from within and sports nutrition have been approved by Health Canada for two botanical extracts from Monteloeder, the company has announced.

Niagen to be researched for neuroprotective effect among football players

26-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

Thorne Research and ChromaDex Corp. are partnering in a research effort with the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute on a planned study to assess the effect of nicotinamide riboside (NR) on brain NAD+...

Magnesium right on time as role in body rhythms is recognised

15-Apr-2016 By Will Chu

The amount of magnesium in the diet plays a central role in helping to adapt to the rhythms of night and day, researchers have discovered.

4 probiotic strains found in kimchi

15-Apr-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

South Korean researchers have isolated four potentially ‘useful’ probiotic strains in traditional Korean fermented food kimchi. 

Omega-3 doesn't help male muscle builders: Study

30-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Fish oil supplementation makes no difference to muscle growth in healthy, young men who weight train with whey protein, a study has concluded.

Higher protein intakes promote fat mass loss

29-Mar-2016 By Adi Menayang

Researchers at McMaster University in Canada found that, among overweight subjects, higher dietary protein intake during an energy deficit combined with intense exercise promotes greater lean mass gain and fat mass loss.

Special edition: Protein perspectives

Probiotics flex their muscles to enhance protein efficacy

24-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Protein has long been touted as the prime functional food ingredient that is able to deliver improvements in athletic performance and recovery, stave off loss of muscle mass with ageing and help with weight control.

Supradyn multivitamins/minerals show brain boosting potential: Bayer study

22-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Short-term and longer-term supplementation with multivitamins and minerals may boost metabolic measures and blood flow in the brain, says a new study funded by Bayer HealthCare – Consumer Care.

Nutrition 21 launches new chromium/amylopectin complex for sports nutrition

22-Dec-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A chromium/amylopectin complex may amplify the muscle building effects of whey protein, says a new study using Nutrition 21’s recently launched Velositol ingredient.

Part of the 2015 re-invention: Innophos Nutrition announces formation of scientific advisory board

17-Dec-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Innophos Nutrition has announced that it has formed a scientific advisory board to support the company’s drive for innovation by providing insights, expertise and strategic guidance for product and market developments. 

Both short- and long-term trends to boost demand for plant proteins, DuPont experts say

15-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

This is the season of repetitive themes: Christmas carols, holly garlands, inflatable Santas.  So it comes as no surprise that DuPont protein experts sound a familiar strain, too: Plant proteins were big in 2015 and they’re going to be even bigger in...

ChromaDex files successful NDI on Niagen; surging sales of ingredient helps firm near break-even mark

17-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

ChromaDex has announced a successful New Dietary Ingredient notification on its Niagen ingredient. Strong demand for the ingredient has driven the company to a sixth consecutive quarter of record earnings and has helped ChromaDex near break-even territory...

Quest Nutrition president: 'Our goal is to end metabolic disease'

11-Nov-2015 By Elaine Watson

Quest Nutrition has a somewhat ambitious mission statement (“Our goal is to end metabolic disease,” says president Tom Bilyeu). But while it may be some time before the El Segundo-based firm can tick this particular goal off its checklist, its progress...

Whey plus HMB boosts recovery more than whey alone: Study

27-Oct-2015 By Louise Reid

Adding the amino acid derivative beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and the disaccharide sweetener isomaltulose to whey protein powder improves recovery from demanding exercise, researchers have found.

Finding the right endorsers & mixing the right proteins are part of winning in sports nutrition game, say experts

02-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Opportunities abound in the growing sports nutrition market, speakers on NIU’s recent forum told listeners. The forum, available on demand, covered topics of marketing, formulation and label transparency.

‘Palatinose is an innovative solution meant to provide new concepts,’ says Beneo

01-Oct-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Beneo’s isomaltulose ingredient is winning over endurance athletes with its steady carbohydrate energy supply, but what next for the ingredient, and what about reports of GI discomfort?

Collagen peptides plus exercise show muscle benefits for the elderly: Study

18-Sep-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of resistance exercise and specific collagen peptides may increase muscle mass and strength and decrease fat mass, lessen age-related muscle loss, says a new study from Germany.

Special edition: Sports nutrition

Carbs to protein ratio for sports nutrition based on ‘old science’, says expert

17-Sep-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Continued talk of optimal ratios of carbs and protein in sports products is ‘irrelevant’ and based on old science, sports nutrition experts tell NutraIngredients-USA.

Special edition: Protein

Mainstream keen on protein foods (but supplements still rule)

06-Aug-2015 By Shane STARLING

Protein has been hot for some years and shows no sign of abating in the near future as diet trends flip in protein’s favour from largely discredited low-fat to lower-carb/higher-protein regimes and a broader health halo around various protein forms.

Fermented metabolites can be prebiotic biomarkers: Review

15-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

Combining knowledge of metabolites with metagenomics could isolate biomarkers that can improve understanding of the prebiotic microbiome, researchers say.

Carnitine supplementation could boost muscle stamina: Animal data

13-Jul-2015 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with carnitine increases activity of metabolic pathways that helped mice to run longer and further that those not supplemented, say researchers. 

L-alanyl-L-glutamine may reduce muscle protein breakdown after resistance exercise

02-Jun-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine post-exercise mat reduce muscle protein breakdown, says a new study from the University of Texas at Austin using Kyowa Hakko’s Sustamine ingredient.

Probiotics may slash triglyceride levels: Study

28-May-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601 and L. plantarum KY1032 may significantly lower triglyceride levels, says a new study from Korea.

DHA supplements may help restore insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle: Mechanism mooted

19-May-2015 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA helps to restore insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle by blocking inflammation and the accumulation of other lipid intermediates, say researchers.

Food Vision sneak peeks - Cannes, March 18-20

Ex-World Cup sports scientist: Best carb-protein blend is 3:1

09-Mar-2015 By Shane STARLING

Protein was once thought necessary to fuel sporting activity but evolving research has shown it is better for muscle recovery and short chain carbohydrates (sugars) are the accepted fuel tools. And then there are blends of the two…plus the carb and protein...

Myos Corp. to present mode of action data on Fortetropin myostatin inhibitor

25-Feb-2015 By Hank Schultz

MYOS Corporation, developers of muscle-health ingredient Fortetropin, have announced new data elucidating the ingredient’s mode of action that will be presented at a scientific conference in Boston. The new data shows the ingredient works in three different...

ChromaDex builds potential anti-aging action of Niagen with first human data

17-Feb-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A single dose of nicotinamide riboside (NR) may significantly increases levels of NAD+, which is key to cellular energy metabolism and mitochondrial function, says a new study with healthy human volunteers using ChromaDex’s Niagen NR.

Glutathione supplements may delay fatigue during exercise: Mouse and human data

16-Feb-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of glutathione may boost mitochondrial levels in muscle and delay exercise-induced fatigue, suggest data from mice and men from Japan.

Leucine ‘significant’ tool against age-related muscle-mass decline: Review

12-Jan-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Leucine supplementation could “significantly” increase muscle protein synthesis in elderly individuals, and therefore be useful in addressing age-related muscle wasting, according to meta-analysis.

Vitamin B supplementation could prevent noise-induced hearing loss: Mouse data

03-Dec-2014 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin B3 could help to protect against noise-induced hearing loss by increasing the activity of a protein that has been linked to hearing loss, say researchers.

Study backs satiety effect of patented oat lipid preparation

01-Dec-2014 By Lynda Searby

Oats have been shown in several studies to keep hunger at bay and now research from Lund University in Sweden has shown that liposomes from fractionated oat oil induce satiety.

Future foods could mimic exercise benefits, claim Nestlé scientists

24-Nov-2014 By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Future food and nutritional products could use the enzyme AMPK to mimic the effects of exercise on metabolism, Nestlé researchers have claimed.

Magnesium linked to lower metabolic syndrome risk: Meta-analysis

17-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Increased dietary intakes of magnesium may reduce the risk of developing metabolic syndrome by about 30%, says a new meta-analysis of six studies.

Special edition: healthy ageing

Protein, leucine and muscle wasting: ‘It’s an on/off switch, not a dimmer’

23-Oct-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Protein and leucine may be a useful tool in tackling muscle wasting, but if individuals are already consuming enough of the nutrients, supplementation may not have much impact, according to a researcher.

New class of ‘good’ fat could aid diabetes prevention

20-Oct-2014 By Nathan Gray

The ‘surprising’ discovery of a previously unidentified class of lipid molecules that enhance insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control could offer a route to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, say researchers.

Protein from dairy, but not soy, activates key target for muscle synthesis: Study

06-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Breakfasts rich in protein from dairy, but not soy, could stimulate mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin), which is known to cause muscle cells to increase protein synthesis, says a new study.

Yerba maté shows exercise benefits, potential for sports nutrition

01-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming the traditional South American drink yerba maté before exercise may enhance fat metabolism without affecting maximal performance, says a new study.

Kohjin presents evidence of blood uptake of its glutathione

15-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Kohjin Life Sciences says new information now published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry proves the blood plasma uptake of its glutathione dervied from torula yeast.

Australian institute to study ChromaDex's Niagen ingredient in mitochondrial respiratory conditions

04-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

ChromaDex Corp. announced an agreement to supply its Niagen nicotinamide riboside ingredient to the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia to enable researchers there to study the ingredient’s effects in cellular and animal models of mitochondrial...

Science builds for Chemi Nutra’s Mediator Phosphatidic acid ingredient for sports nutrition

31-Jul-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Sports nutrition supplements containing phosphatidic acid (PA), a lipid messenger, may stimulate increases in muscle size, lean body mass, and strength, says a new study using Chemi Nutra’s Mediator ingredient.

'WE WILL FIGHT TO DEFEND OURSELVES AGAINST CIVIL INTIMIDATION': 5-HOUR ENERGY

‘5-Hour Energy’s simply a caffeine delivery device’: Washington AG savages $1bn brand

21-Jul-2014 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Washington state attorneys insist that 5-Hour Energy wouldn’t work if it wasn’t for its caffeine content in a fierce attack on the credibility of America’s top-selling shot.

Insights from IFT 2014

The sky’s the limit for malleable energy category: Mintel

03-Jul-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

The concept of “energy” is a multifaceted one, to be sure: it can come in bursts or slowly; via beverages, shots, biscuits or bars; with appeal that spans sports nutrition, weight management and even kids. 

DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS EUROPE 2014

Mango metabolic promise: Vital Solutions wants to advance human trials

19-May-2014 By Kacey Culliney

Vital Solutions Swiss will publish in vitro research that shows its mango powder Careless mimics caloric restriction but the company is keen to invest in human trials, its CEO says.

Advancing nutritional epidemiology to a whole new level? NIH scientists publish metabolomics biomarkers to study diet-disease associations

21-Apr-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Scientists from the National Cancer Institute at the NIU have reported metabolomic biomarkers for a variety of foods and vitamins, which, if validated, could become biomarkers in large cohorts to study diet-disease associations.

Nitrates show metabolic benefits: RCT data

12-Feb-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Boosting intakes of nitrates may improve the resting metabolic rate in healthy volunteers, says a new study with implications for the healthy regulation of metabolic function.

Special edition: Polyphenols

Nano emulsion system seeks to protect polyphenols from overly rapid alteration in liver

28-Jan-2014 By Hank Schultz

Bioavailability has always been the achilles heel of polyphenols.  Scientist felt they had a good handle on why these molecules exerted their health effects, but had a far less clear view of how to get them to the locations in the body where they could...

CRN and ETA publish best practices guide for ‘high-potential’ enzyme-containing dietary supplements

19-Dec-2013 By Stephen Daniells

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Enzyme Technical Association (ETA) have released voluntary guidelines for enzyme-containing dietary supplements to help the ‘high-potential category lives up to its potential’.

Leucine: Where whey protein gets its magic

27-Nov-2013 By Maggie Hennessy

Scientific support for the role of protein in building and maintaining lean muscle, maintaining weight and aging healthy continues to grow, but not all proteins are created equal, according to nutrition and exercise physiology expert Chris Mohr, PhD,...

Krill study suggests anti-aging potential

14-Nov-2013 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with krill powder could help to prevent age-related declines in weight and energy by altering important metabolic pathways, according to new research in mice.

Kyowa Hakko USA self-affirms GRAS for the amino acid L-Ornithine

31-Oct-2013

Kyowa Hakko USA has completed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) self-affirmation for the amino acid L-Ornithine, with research supporting a potential anti-fatigue effect.