Sports Nutrition Products

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.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: What are our judges looking for?

24-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With five weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2022, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Sports nutrition can look forward to bright future, event presenters agree

18-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

The sports nutrition sphere enters 2022 with a renewed sense of optimism, speakers at the recent Sports & Active Nutrition Summit told attendees.

CEO, pro triathlete added to sports event agenda

03-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

Two speakers have been added to the agenda for the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 which takes place Feb. 14-16 in San Diego.

Commentary

Why you should attend the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

17-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Making connections between academics and business leaders has been one of the hallmarks of NutraIngredients-USA, and it will be on display at our upcoming don’t-miss event.

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.

Nutrishop debuts immune-support multivitamin while expanding gym locations

21-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

Franchise sports nutrition retailer Nutrishop has announced a new immune health offering while it also makes progress on its store-within-a-gym concept.

Blackstone execs plead guilty to conspiracy to sell anabolic steroids and unlawful supplements

19-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The Department of Justice has announced that Blackstone Labs LLC and two of its executives have pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell illegal anabolic steroids and other unlawful products marketed as dietary supplements. Both execs could face up to 13...

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.

Private equity firm acquires Nutrition 21 as base of new functional ingredients platform

10-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

Private equity firm Roundtable Healthcare Partners announced today the acquisition of ingredient supplier Nutrition 21, which will be housed within a new functional ingredients platform.

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.

Pieces in place for sports market to roar back from pandemic, panelists say

25-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The market dynamics and science backing of sports nutrition will support future growth as the category recovers from a pandemic-induced lull, panelists in a recent webinar said.

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.

Dr Rob Wildman to launch sports nutrition brand: ‘It’s my opus’

16-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

After decades with some of the most respected brands in sports nutrition, Dr Rob Wildman has ventured out on his own and his new brand is an embodiment of his commitment to the field and his pursuit of quality. “I want to take the guesswork out of taking...

Another Blackstone Labs defendant pleads guilty

09-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

Another one of the defendants in the Blackstone Labs steroids enforcement action pleaded guilty in a Florida court recently.

Study finds almost half of active military personnel use sports supplements

09-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study by US military health experts found that almost half of active service members use sports nutrition products on a regular basis and there was little risk associated with their use.

Higher-uptake CoQ10 form boosts cycling performance

23-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Supplementing with a special form of CoQ10 boosted performance in a cycling time trial, a recent study has found.

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.

Review finds only tepid support for use of taurine for sports performance

30-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

The amino acid taurine has been a mainstay of sports nutrition formulations for many years. But the authors of a recent review paper said the evidence for its physiological effects is mixed at best.

New York lawmakers to vote on bill to restrict supplement sales

08-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

A bill that would significantly restrict the sale of some dietary supplements in New York State has quickly advanced to a vote by the full State Senate, greatly increasing the chances it could become law.

Supplement retailer bets on shop-within-a-gym concept

07-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

Longtime sports nutrition retailer Nutrishop has launched a new for the company concept with a ‘pro shop’ located within a 24-Hour Fitness location.

Isomaltulose shows some blood sugar benefits but no performance boost in running trial

26-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent study found isomaltulose, a low glycemic sugar, quelled blood sugar spikes after a running trial to exhaustion better than did other sugars. But one expert questioned whether the differences were significant.

Pyatt returns with plant based line planned to launch with GNC

14-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition veteran Brad Pyatt is launching a new company focused on plant-based nutrition. The first brick and mortar retail partner will be GNC, which itself is emerging from a bankruptcy sale to Chinese company Harbin.

Collagen well positioned to respond to growing cosmetic and sports sectors, report says

26-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

The market for collagen peptide products are still a long way from their peak, a new report suggests as it cites probiotics and omega 3’s developmental paths as evidence that collagen’s product lifecycle is still at a very early stage.

Ghost inks exclusive retail deal with GNC for Gamer Esports product

14-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Ghost Lifestyle and GNC have announced a partnership that aims to capture a large share of the rapidly growing Esports market.

Usana secures fifth large scale sports sponsorship with USA Swimming deal

09-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Multilevel marketing company Usana has concluded a partnership with USA Swimming to provide multivitamin products to the organization’s athletes. It’s part of a growing wave of sports sponsorships among network marketing companies.

MusclePharm posts milestone: First profitable year in company's history

02-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Long suffering sports brand MusclePharm gave signs of finally turning a corner with its year end statement that reported a profit even as sales fell year over year.

Laundry list of banned stimulant ingredients found in sports products bought online

24-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new paper has found a number of banned stimulants in sports nutrition products. Many of the ingredients in question have been the subject of specific FDA enforcement actions in the past.

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.

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.

Creatine, sodium bicarbonate combo boosts athletes' anaerobic performance

28-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

A study done on taekwondo athletes has found that a blend of creatine with sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, boosted their performance on an anaerobic kick test.

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.

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...

Review backs role of grape polyphenols in sports performance

11-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Back in the day the beverage of choice for Tour de France riders famously used to be a bottle of red wine. They may have been on to something, a recent review suggests.

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.

Chemi Nutra says patent on PA ingredient crowns years of research

06-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient developer Chemi Nutra says more than 20 years of research has been rewarded with a US patent on its Mediator PA ingredient for its ability to increase muscle size and strength. The patent award comes as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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.

Bioenergy ups prototype game to connect with customers during pandemic show drought

18-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Bioenergy Life Sciences has taken the route of developing more complete product prototype ideas for its ingredients as a way to better reach potential customers in this era of no face-to-face events.

Ingredients with cognitive benefits stand to profit from prevalence of video gaming, Chemi Nutra says

09-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

The prevalence of video games in the lives of Americans makes for a powerful opportunity for cognitive support products, says Chemi Nurtra, the manufacturer of branded ingredient AlphaSize A-GPC. The company says it has new data that points to specific...

Optimum survey find Americans are vexed and lack health and fitness direction

02-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Americans are having difficulty maintaining emotional balance and holding to fitness goals during the pandemic crisis, an Optimum Nutrition consumer survey has found.

NPA asks FDA to help curb lawsuits over caloric values of BCAAs

28-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association has asked FDA to clarify that the minor amount of calories contributed by certain amino acids do not need to be reported on labels. Publication of an official enforcement discretion would forestall frivolous lawsuits,...

DHA boosts cyclists' power numbers

27-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

Amateur cyclists supplemented with a hefty dose of DHA improved their power output, a recent study has concluded.

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...

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.

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.

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.