Sports Nutrition

NutraCast: GHOST Lifestyle: Making transparency cool since 2016

16-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Dietary supplement manufacturers are required by law to disclose the ingredients inside the bottle, but in order to "protect the brand," they are allowed to hide the actual amounts. This combination of ingredients, known as “Proprietary blends"...

Beet It Sport continues expansion into US market

14-Sep-2022 By Asia Sherman

Seven years after entering the US market, Beet It Sport continues to register healthy year-on-year growth, with its nitrate-rich beet juice recognized as best in sports nutrition.

Meta analysis finds only lukewarm support for use of citrulline as aerobic performance enhancer

12-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

It has been more than a century since citrulline has been identified and codified as a standalone amino acid. Even after all that time research on whether the ingredient provides a true aerobic performance benefit is mixed at best, a new review has found.

Beetroot juice nitrate shows blood pressure benefits in healthy young active males: Study

12-Sep-2022 By Asia Sherman

Natural dietary nitrate contained in beetroot juice improved blood pressure responses during large muscle mass isometric and ischemic exercise in healthy young males, a recent study shows.

Creatine boosts jumping power for young basketball players

07-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Creatine supplementation significantly increased the jumping performance of a cohort of young basketball players, a recent study reported. The researchers also claimed the intervention helped them score more points in games.

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.

Huel focusing on improving existing products and sustainable credentials

29-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Sustainable nutrition brand Huel will continue to create plant-rich solutions to meet evolving consumer needs and improve sustainable credentials as part of key development targets, according to Lee Boakes, Head of NPD & Innovation.

Pressure to perform: Athletes need better education on supplement consumption – Study

29-Aug-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

A new study has urged authorities to tighten regulation and educate athletes on the consumption of dietary supplements to avert potential health and competing eligibility risks.

Caffeine cuts repeated sprint times for healthy young subjects

22-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Caffeine cut repeated sprint times in a cohort of healthy young individuals in a recent study. The trial added a positive result to this surprisingly equivocal body of research.

Probiotics may improve selected GI symptoms in distance runners

18-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Probiotic supplements may improve general health and reduce the incidence of selected gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances in long-distance runners, researchers say.

‘Developing future consumers,’ The Vitamin Shoppe rolls out to college campuses nationwide

15-Aug-2022 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Sleep-deprived, stressed, and under pressure to perform academically while balancing their newfound freedom, college students are a burgeoning yet underserved market for health and nutrition products, says The Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite.

Charlotte’s Web to hop on CBD sports bandwagon with new NSF-certified product line

15-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

CBD manufacturer Charlotte’s Web has announced the planned launch of a line of CBD products aimed at the sports market that will feature an NSF Certified for Sport mark.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Meet the Ingredients of the Year!

05-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Six new “Ingredients of the Year” were announced at the recent NutraIngredients-USA Awards spanning beauty from within, cognitive function, healthy aging, prebiotic, sports nutrition, and weight management. Read on to meet the winners…

Creatine + beta-alanine may boost physical & cognitive performance in military personnel: Study

03-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

One week of creatine supplementation at the end of a four week beta-alanine supplementation protocol may boost physical and cognitive performance compared to beta-alanine alone.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Meet the Products of the Year!

03-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Five new “Products of the Year” were announced at the recent NutraIngredients-USA Awards spanning botanicals, immune support, omega-3s, probiotic, and sports nutrition. Read on to meet the winners…

‘Not surprising at all’: Study highlights quality issues with Colombian whey protein products

28-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Protein content of select commercial whey protein products sold in Colombia is not matching the levels claimed on the labels, says a new study that highlights the quality issues in this South American market.

Study shows CrossFit participants are dedicated supplement users

20-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study shows CrossFit participants, in addition to being highly dedicated to their chosen workout mode, are dedicated supplement users as well.

Research ranks polyphenol-rich supplements based on density of bioactives

15-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A group of sports nutrition researchers looked into the precise contents of some popular polyphenol-rich products and found a wide range of concentrations and potential activity.

Today! Winners of 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards announced!

13-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

After all the waiting, it’s finally here. We’ll reveal the winners of this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards at 11am Central US time. Here’s what you need to know:

Quercetin plus exercise may boost muscle quality vs exercise alone: Study

11-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Quercetin supplements combined with low-intensity resistance exercise may improve measures of muscle stiffness in older people and may benefit those at risk of sarcopenia.

2 days to go: Countdown is on for the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards

08-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

On July 13, the winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast. Read why our finalists are excited…

Bodybuilding.com partners with ecommerce firm that specializes in distressed brands

05-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

Legacy sports nutrition brand Bodybuilding.com has thrown in with a rising affiliate marketing platform that specializes in revamping struggling brands for success via online sales.

Research from Arla Foods Ingredients highlights trends in sports nutrition

30-Jun-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Mainstream consumers want protein to help with sports nutrition, according to a global study by Arla Foods Ingredients.

Don’t miss the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: ‘The industry’s most coveted awards’

29-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on July 13. Our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

Dr Rob Wildman on NDI submissions, implementing MPL

28-Jun-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This year’s International Society of Sports Nutrition Annual Conference & Expo marked its 19th year promoting the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation. NutraIngredients-USA was there to hear about the latest...

GNC partners with University of Health & Performance to recruit more veterans

27-Jun-2022 By Danielle Masterson

While GNC already has 90 stores on military bases and employs veterans across the country, the company said it's diversifying its talent pipeline even further to support the military community.

Study opens up 5-HTP as body composition ingredient for trained adults

22-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with 5- HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) may reduce body fat mass, the first such report of body composition improvements in trained men and women.

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.

Only a week left to win a free place at SANS Europe

07-Jun-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

There is just over a week left to take part in our short online survey for a chance to win a free place at this year’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit (SANS) in Europe.

Probiota Pioneers: Fitbiomics on its product pipeline and the goal to scale its microbiome discovery platform

19-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With the start of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas fast approaching, NutraIngredients-USA caught up with each of our Probiota Pioneers, curated entrepreneurial, science, and tech start-ups due to appear in Washington, D.C., June 1-3.

Golden Root extract supplementation might improve sporting, exercise performance – systematic review

18-May-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Supplementation with Rhodiola rosea (RR), also known as the Golden Root, might improve sport and exercise performance in active individuals, according to a new review.

Betaine boosts muscular endurance among young team handball players

17-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found that betaine was found to boost whole body muscular endurance among young team handball players and positively affected endocrine markers.

RCT supports efficacy of multi-ingredient nootropic for cognitive boost for gamers

16-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of nootropics may boost multiple cognitive performance measures without raising heart rates in healthy young adults, says a new study that supports the formulation for gaming and sports nutrition.

Tapping into the esports market by unmasking the gamer

12-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

During the recent webinar, Maximizing esports success: Meeting gamer demand, esports experts broke down how to market to gamers in an effective way.

Mango leaf extract with benefits for brain and sports performance patented by Nektium

11-May-2022 By Liza Laws

A mango leaf extract known for improving human health, including cognitive function and sports performance has been through the first round of being patented in several primary markets by botanicals supplier Nektium.

FDA cites 10 firms for use of ingredients flagged as illegal

10-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

In a coordinated enforcement action, FDA has sent warning letters to 10 dietary supplement companies using ingredients that have been added to its Ingredients Advisory List.

Supplier says new science will help rebuild bilberry market suffering from adulteration, misinformation

26-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Adulteration issues and less science backing than other botanicals has depressed bilberry sales, according to branded ingredient firm Maypro. But the company points to a new indication for pain that could help reinvigorate the market.

Kyowa Hakko put multi-year plan in place to catch esports wave in 2019

21-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient supplier Kyowa Hakko said it saw the egaming wave coming and put a plan in place that culminated in the first-ever booth by an ingredient supplier at the SXSW festival in 2019.

Esports nutrition among gamers becoming more standard

19-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This year’s Sports Nutrition Summit brought in experts that provided the insights needed to earn the respect of gamers, especially when it comes to authenticity, health and wellness.

Review highlights sports nutrition potential for Rhodiola

15-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Rhodiola rosea, an adaptogenic herb most associated with stress management and cognitive function, also has interesting potential for sports nutrition, says a new systematic review published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

Bodybuilding supplement practices can harm kidneys, study says

14-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new review raises an alarm about some bodybuilding supplementation practices that can damage the kidneys. But an expert with decades of experience in the field said extreme practices followed by some athletes who may have underlying conditions should...

Noble Foods acquisition supports EMPWR’s “growth trajectory” in North America

12-Apr-2022 By Lynda Searby

Belgian protein bar manufacturer EMPWR Nutrition Group has acquired Noble Foods, gaining a ready-made manufacturing presence and customer portfolio in the North American market.

Webinar examines how to maximize esports success

11-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The panel discussion will delve into the latest trends in gaming and how to authentically tap into the community.

District court ruling reaffirms precedence of federal law on structure/function claims

08-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A Massachusetts judge has shot down a lawsuit against Vitamin Shoppe on the basis that federal law on structure/function claims take precedence. The ruling was lauded by supplement industry stakeholders.

Study: Increased protein leads to taller girls

07-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

In addition to carbs and fats, protein is one of the three macronutrients required for optimal health. Protein aids with tissue growth and repair, supports immune health, and according to new research, may help some children grow taller.

2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Last call for entries!

06-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The extended deadline to submit entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards is fast approaching – submit your entries now for your chance to join our Hall of Fame!

Influx of gaming supplements continues into booming esports market

31-Mar-2022 By Asia Sherman

With millions in prize money and sponsorships on the line in an increasingly competitive arena, gamers known as esports athletes are adopting training regimens to combat the physical and mental toll of prolonged sedentary screen time.

Meta-analysis finds over 99% of athlete research methodology disregards female physiology

28-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

A recent study examined trials conducted since 1975 and assessed whether supplements identified by experts as evidence-based products that increase performance for female athletes are actually supported by adequate methodological design.

Taiyo highlights Spartan partnership at Expo West

24-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient supplier Taiyo has concluded a partnership with the Spartan race founder on a new line of sports nutrition supplements.

NPA pushes back against Rhode Island bill that would restrict supplement sales

23-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association has testified against a proposed Rhode Island law that would restrict the sale of supplements to minors. The bill could have far ranging implications, NPA warns.