Performance

Do supplements improve warfighter performance and recovery?

26-Aug-2024 By Asia Sherman

Practical evidence on how dietary supplementation might affect field performance of active-duty military service members is lacking, according to a recent review of the available science.

Bedtime dose of kava boosts motivation during special ops training

01-Aug-2024 By Asia Sherman

Taking a single nightly dose of kava extract surprisingly increased the daytime motivation to move during two weeks of military special operations training, according to a recent study led by researchers at wellness company Thorne HealthTech.

Review: Omega-3 fatty acids boost exercise recovery but not performance

12-Jul-2024 By Jon Smith

Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improves recovery after exercise by reducing signs of oxidative stress, suggests a review in Nutrients.

Zynamite goes water soluble with non-stim energy for functional beverages

11-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

PLT Health Solutions is introducing a water-soluble version of its Zynamite ingredient to serve the surging demand for sports, energy and hydration beverages in the North American market.

Nutrition experts highlight biomarkers, resilience and precision for optimal health

14-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Biomarkers, resilience and precision nutrition would put humans on the path towards optimal health, according to a recent review of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Science in Session symposium “Optimizing Health with Nutrition – Opportunities,...

Probiotics + vitamin D3 may boost performance in MMA athletes

22-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Four-weeks of supplementation with a combination of five probiotic strains and vitamin D3 enhanced lactate utilization and offered anaerobic performance benefits for in mixed martial artists, says a new study from Poland.

Curcumin supplementation may reduce post-exercise muscle damage in adolescent athletes

09-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Regular curcumin supplementation during exercise may relieve associated muscle soreness and fatigue in adolescent athletes, according to a recent study from researchers in Taiwan.

Herbal supplement could boost testosterone and aid recovery, study predicts

12-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has found that Tribulus terrestris L. supplementation did not enhance performance or body composition in male CrossFit athletes but suggests it may act as a testosterone booster therefore helping with recovery.