Sports Nutrition

Rubber meets the road: DSM backs cycling to boost personalised nutrition

11-Dec-2020 By Shane Starling

With the digi-ink still drying on its freshly minted pro cycling sponsorship, nutritionals giant Royal DSM is demonstrating its commitment to sports nutrition and personalised nutrition.

How oral microbiome alteration impacts sports nutrition: Study

10-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Research shows that athletes have more diverse gut microbiota than those who do not exercise. But what about the bacteria that colonize in the mouth?

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...

Probiotic GanedenBC30 may boost amino acid absorption from milk protein: Study

08-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Adding Kerry’s GanedenBC30 probiotic to milk protein may boost the absorption of select amino acids, such as arginine and isoleucine, while other amino acids were more quickly absorbed, says a new study.

NutraCast Podcast: MSU's Director of Performance Nutrition on COVID challenges

20-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In light of the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re rolling with a special family edition on the NutraCast. Today’s guest is Rob Masterson, RD, the Director of Performance Nutrition at Michigan State University and host Danielle Masterson’s younger brother.

Just drink when you’re thirsty? Think again

12-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new paper suggests that measuring proper hydration in the body is far more complex than might be assumed. Multiple tests might need to be done to get an accurate measurement, the authors claimed.

News in Brief

SternLife raises the bar with new protein concepts

10-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

SternLife has revealed two new concepts to tap into key consumer demands in the protein bar category - plant-based protein and indulgent fillings.

DuPont review outlines ergogenic potential of probiotics in sports

10-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

A DuPont review has reinforced the link between the gut microbiome and sporting performance as the firm’s researchers identify probiotics’ role in training support, performance, and post-exercise recovery.

Abbott launches Pedialyte adult rehydration range

26-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Pedialyte – Abbott’s veteran rehydration product positioned in the children's and pharmacy aisles – is expanding to adults and active consumers with the launch of Pedialyte Sport, a new formula created for athletes.

NutraCast Podcast: Jennifer Jimenez on Sun Chlorella for sport nutrition

23-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

When you think of supplements to give your workout an edge, a few ingredients may come to mind. But what about algae?

Lonza takes issue with warning about L-carnitine metabolite

21-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

Swiss L-carnitine supplier Lonza has said focus on a lone metabolite that has a poorly understood relation to cardiovascular disease presents an incomplete picture of the benefits of the ingredient. The warning about the metabolite figured into a recently...

Guest Article

Shifting perception by doing the right things

09-Oct-2020 By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)

Occasionally, I get asked this question: why is the American Herbal Products Association involved in the sports nutrition category?

Researchers zero in on supplement use among college athletes

08-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The high prevalence of dietary supplementation use in the athletic population means there is a risk of inadvertent doping for those users who don’t do their research or get their information from reliable sources.

Whey protein shown to boost mitochondria in runners

02-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

A recent study showed supplementing runners with whey protein provided greater mitochondrial adaptations in response to exercise than did a carbohydrate-only drink used as a control.

Microalgae supplementation may boost athletic measures: Study

29-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Thirty days of microalgae supplementation (TetraSOD) may boost cardiovascular and respiratory (ergospirometric) parameters in amateur athletes, suggests a new study from Spain.

The 'rising star' of sports nutrition: Why collagen is a HIIT

28-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Collagen is the sports nutrition industry’s ‘rising star’ thanks to the mega trend for preventative health solutions and the COVID-related health and wellness boom, according to global collagen solutions supplier Rousselot.

Sports nutrition no longer the Wild West, but ‘How the West was Won’: Expert

24-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Advances in compliance, diligence, responsibility, and transparency has moved the needle on best practices in the sports nutrition category, and the perception that the category is the “Wild West” is outdated, says the CSO of Dymatize.

Muscle-building probiotics: Taiwan’s Synbiotech partners with Lonza for US and Europe entry

24-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Taiwanese firm Synbiotech is introducing its proprietary muscle-building probiotic ingredient beyond the APAC markets through an exclusive partnership with Lonza.

Researcher: “There is enormous potential for breadfruit in the protein sector”

23-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As more consumers focus on health, wellness and sustainability, researchers are pointing to one botanical that has been hiding in plain sight for thousands of years.

RCT: Balance better than cyclical keto diet for athletic performance

17-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A cyclical keto diet and a a nutritionally balanced diet are equally effective at reducing body weight but a balanced diet is better for improving anaerobic and strength performance, according to a recent RCT involving healthy young men.

Lonza launches probiotic ingredient for sports nutrition

16-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Lonza recently announced the launch of its new TWK10 probiotic ingredient, a Lactobacillus plantarum strain that is isolated from fermented Taiwanese Kimchi.

PLT's new combo botanical boosts muscle strength, size in study

16-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

PLT Health Solutions has launched a new sports nutriton ingredient backed by studies showing a major increase in strength and muscle size.

HMB plus D3 improves muscle function in elderly cohort

15-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new study shows that HMB combined with vitamin D3 can help elderly subjects improve muscle function even in the absence of exercise.

Study finds caffeine aids in nervous system recovery following bought of heavy exercise

26-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Researchers in Iran have found that caffeine increases nervous system activation thereby enhancing recovery after a bought of strenuous exercise in healthy young men. The finding could have implications for how caffeine is used to support athletes.

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.

Review hints at CBD’s performance enhancing qualities as EC decision awaits

10-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Cannabidiol (CBD) may have its uses as a performance-enhancer in sports after a review outlines the compound’s role in reducing inflammation and anxiety as well as increasing the quality of sleep.

Mibelle launches metabolism boosting ingredient for sports nutrition and healthy aging

06-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Derived from santa herba leaves, Mibelle’s new metabolism boosting SantEnergy Nu ingredient is positioned for a number of different applications, including caffeine replacement, healthy aging, sports nutrition, and weight management.

Probiotics boost triathletes' endurance in trial

04-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with L. plantarum PS128 may boost athletic endurance and reduce markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in triathletes, suggests a new study from Taiwan.

Carb consumption does not improve intermittent sprint cycling, say researchers

28-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Carbohydrate ingestion does not enhance performance or modulate physiological responses during intermittent maximal, sprint cycling, according to a newly published study from Ulster University, UK.

Curcumin-pomegranate mix cuts inflammation in runners

24-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A mixture of curcumin and pomegranate has shown a reduction in systemic inflammation in a study done with runners in a half marathon race.

Research on inflammation among runners wins Research Project of Year

22-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A well designed trial to measure the inflammatory response of half marathoners to Verdure Sciences’ Restoridyn sports nutriton ingredient caused NutraIngredients-USA’s judges to bestow the Research Project of the Year Award on the company.

Olympian-derived Bifido strain may boost running performance: Study

21-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A potential probiotic strain isolated from an Olympic weightlifting gold medalist may improve running performance for middle- and long-distance runners, says a new study from Taiwan.

2020 NutraIngredients-USA Product of the Year Winners

20-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Last year the NutraIngredients-USA awards were celebrated in-person in historic New Orleans, Louisiana. This year, the pandemic threw the world a curveball, resulting in an awards ceremony held virtually. However, the enthusiasm and success of the natural...

Meat your match: Protein with strong potential for plant-based athletes

17-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Mycoprotein, the mushroom derived protein source found in meat replacement products, stimulates muscle growth better than a leucine-matched portion of milk protein, according to a new study in resistance trained men.

Key takeaways from Sports Nutrition and COVID-19: Adapting, Navigating & Bracing for the Aftermath

09-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

NutraIngredients-USA hosted a webinar discussing the many curveballs thrown at the sports nutrition industry in recent months. Our expert panel examined how the pandemic shifted the category, research, consumer behavior, how brands are adapting, as well...