Sports Nutrition Summit Usa

State of the Industry: Schall takes on critical matters impacting sports nutrition

17-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

COVID, inflation and supply chain woes: NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit will confront the current times and all its accompanying challenges.

Dodgy ingredients not currently in spotlight, but experts say formulators still churning away in the shadows

22-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

The use of dodgy ingredients in sports nutrition products has gotten less attention in recent years, but experts say unscrupulous formulators continue to find ways to play in the penumbra of the sports nutrition sector.

Creatine supply remains tight, but new production capacity could ease situation

22-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Tight supply has raised creatine prices, and new health applications for the ingredient have added upward pressure from the demand side as well. But that picture could change soon with new capacity coming onto the scene.

Event to feature new product developments in sports nutrition

24-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

The sports nutrition market continues to be a hotbed of new ingredient development, as attendees of the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 will learn.

Getting the science right for women in sports nutrition

05-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

There is still a dearth of nutrition science specific to the needs of female athletes and active nutrition consumers, but the picture is slowly improving, said one of the pioneers in the field.

Mice study finds big glucose dose right after exercise beats smaller servings at intervals

15-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study done in mice has found that a large amount of glucose given immediately after endurance exercise replenished muscles faster than smaller amounts given over 45 minutes.

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit to focus on CBD, esports, personalized nutrition and more

11-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit returns in 2022 as a in person event. This unique opportunity will bring scientists, formulators, consultants and regulatory experts together in a venue overlooking Mission Bay in San Diego.

Study finds single dose of ATP ingredient boosts muscular power, endurance

03-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study on PEAK ATP, a branded ingredient marketed by TSI Group, shows the molecule can have significant sports performance benefits with a single, acute dose.

GNC launches incubation arm with ‘bold’ sports brand as first partner

27-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Fast growing sports nutrition brand Glaxon has teamed up with GNC in the reconstituted retailer’s first partnership under a new technology incubation initiative.

More FTC scrutiny of endorsements puts sports category into crosshairs, experts say

18-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The recent thick sheaf of notices sent by FTC about paid endorsements is of special concern in the sports nutrition category, where the use of current and ex players, online influencers and affiliates in marketing is a common practice.

Pull of social media drives potentially dangerous ‘dry scooping’ fad, expert says

11-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The latest craze in the social media driven world of sports nutrition has gym rats eschewing water and taking scoops of powdered supplements straight.

Dearth of funding, issues with size, duration of studies plagues sports nutrition, but field is improving, experts say

26-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition studies are improving over time, but the field labors under funding constraints and the core underlying issue of trying to show effects using subjects who are healthy, active and often highly motivated.

Everton FC nutrition chief says supplements both help and hinder his cause

23-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

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. But supplements...

Research, education, marketing highlight discussion 'White Spaces' event

01-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Experts from all walks of the sports nutrition industry talked about how to best approach white space categories, where the opportunities still are, and what brands need to know, during the final segment of the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA...

Last call for ‘White spaces’!

24-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

With three down, we’ve got one last piece left of the Sport and Active Nutrition puzzle.

Sodium bicarbonate delivery before exercise benefits anaerobic output, meta analysis finds

24-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new meta analysis supports the notion sodium bicarbonate benefits anaerobic exercise via the glycolytic energy production system. The authors also weighed on what they said to be the best way to supplement athletes with the compound.

Are you ready for ‘White spaces’?

22-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

By now you’ve seen The Changing Retail Landscape for Sports Nutrition, The Opportunity of the Microbiome, Recovery, and now it’s time for White Spaces in Sports & Active Nutrition.

Roundup by experts puts to rest common creatine misconceptions

16-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new paper authored by experts in creatine supplementation seeks to dispel some long standing misconceptions about this legacy sports nutrition ingredient. Among the concerns addressed are water retention, kidney damage, baldness and others.

TODAY: Event looks at accelerating sports microbiome research

03-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Evidence continues to accrue backing the effects of the gut microbiota on sports nutrition. A NutraIngredients-USA event today will delve into the issue, featuring presentations by content matter experts.

‘Changes in Retail’ panel dishes on increased certification programs

01-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The first installment of the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2021, ‘Changes in Retail’, confronted several topics the industry is facing as it navigates so many of the unknowns.

Event to delve into the importance of the microbiome in sports nutrition

01-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Probiotics and prebiotics to affect sports nutrition endpoints is a hot topic in the dietary supplements industry. The second segment of NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit 2021 will take a deep dive into this area.

Last call for ‘Changes in Retail’!

27-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

There’s still time to register for NutraIngredients-USA’s first of four FREE and interactive segments.

Opportunities for audience engagement to couple with access to subject matter experts at upcoming event

27-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

The sports nutrition sector has changed dramatically in the past year. NutraIngredients-USA’s upcoming Sports and Active Nutrition Summit 2021 will cover these developments in detail, as well as give attendees the chance to win $100 via virtual workout...

Calorie-restricting female runners at risk of lifelong bone issues, study finds

25-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent study found that adolescent female runners who were consciously trying to restrict calories to achieve a certain body weight were at risk of osteoporosis and other problems.

Countdown to ‘Changes in Retail’

25-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2021 goes live this week, with the opening act focused on retail.

The post-COVID e-commerce world will look different for sports brands, expert says

20-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

The market distortions caused by the pandemic have accelerated e-commerce trends that will permanently alter the sports nutrition marketplace, an observer says.

Aker seeks ‘important protein player’ status with new ingredient derived from krill

15-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Krill oil specialist Aker BioMarine is taking the next step in deriving value from its raw material by launching a soluble protein that the company says has the complete amino acid profile and formulation flexibility to make it an important player in...

Changes in retail to kickstart Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2021

13-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

This year’s event is a series of four online segments, with the first slated for January 28.

Citrus extract boosts anaerobic performance in 8-week study

08-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Chronic supplementation with a citrus flavonoid extract has shown increases in anaerobic exercise performance, confirming earlier research using a one-time intervention.

Eating in restricted time window cut fat, boosted immune systems of elite cyclists

22-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

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.

NutraIngredients-USA features packed lineup for Sports & Active Nutrition 2021 event

14-Dec-2020 By NutraIngredients-USA staff

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.

ALA cuts muscle damage, boosts recovery in study

10-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid helped a group of healthy young male athletes maintained muscle strength following hard training, a new study has found.

Polish footballers short on carbs, critical nutrients, study finds

09-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

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...

News in brief

NAI records Q4 sales gain despite bottom falling out of Carnosyn sales

23-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Contract manufacturing and branded ingredient firm Natural Alternatives International notched a strong sales gain for its fourth quarter despite the pandemic crushing sales of CarnoSyn, its branded form of beta-alanine.

TB12, brand that rests on superstar QB’s shoulders, reaches out to new consumers

25-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

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.

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Joseph Gray talks nutrition, research and his desire for more diversity on the trails

02-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

NutraIngredient-USA’s Danielle Masterson sat down with 8-time world running champion Joseph Gray at the Sports Nutrition Summit in San Diego.

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Joshua Schall on marketing trends, challenges and predictions in sports nutrition

25-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

NutraIngredient-USA’s Danielle Masterson caught up with Joshua Schall of J. Schall Consulting at the Sports Nutrition Summit in San Diego.

Innovations in delivery systems

George Kokkinis on delivery systems: Challenges, efficacy, and the latest technology

20-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

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....

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Highlights from San Diego: Online reviews, influencers, latest research and more

19-Feb-2020 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.