Researchers have shown for the first time that insect protein is just as effective as milk protein for protein digestion, amino acid absorption and muscle protein synthesis.
A multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement improved time-to-fatigue in cross-country athletes, but most of the benefit was likely due to the caffeine content alone, a new trial has concluded.
Cognitive health is a concern for all consumers, from the working mum to the elite athlete, and nootropics are a trending natural solution for those looking to supplement their cognitive energy.
NutraIngredients’ Global Immunity Series of webinars enters its final week with the EMEA team hosting Immunity and Active Nutrition session that takes a closer look at sport nutrition’s role in immune system support.
Supplementation with a combination of five probiotic strains for 30 days before a marathon may protect runners from upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) post-race, says a new small study from Brazil.
Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Onnit, a Texas-based 'human optimisation' company, as it looks to tap into the growing consumer interest in holistic health and nootropics.
NutraIngredients will host a free webinar next Thursday (April 29th) looking into the changing landscape of the sports nutrition market, the new consumer interests, and the role of personalised nutrition.
From the cricket field to the board room, Mariko Hill is a force to be reckoned with. The professional cricketer and product development executive at Gencor said she’s witnessed a major gender balance transformation since she started playing at age 11....
A natural orange extract can improve muscle growth and performance in athletes, according to an eight week double-blind, parallel and randomised trial.
Two professional rugby players have created a startup selling third-party tested CBD supplements that give elite athletes and everyday consumers peace of mind over cannabinoid content
The UK Government’s restrictions on high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products to tackle obesity should not affect sports nutrition food products, says the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA).
US-based global snacking heavyweight Mondelēz International taps into the mass appeal of protein bars as it acquires a significant majority interest in the UK's leading protein bar brand Grenade.
Supplementation with 2S‐hesperidin for eight weeks can boost recovery after intense exercise by improving oxidative and inflammatory status, according to a new study.
In adults with sufficient protein intake, post-race carbohydrate supplementation is more likely to be effective in reducing mild exercise-induced muscle soreness than protein supplementation, according to a new study.
The benefits of omega 3 supplements may extend towards sports nutrition as UK researchers find a link between the fish oil and a reduction in muscle soreness after exercise.
UK ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle has made available a new digital resource that looks to provide clarity on the research behind ingredients used in the firm’s offerings in sports nutrition and gut health.
An industry group has approved the publication of the first European wide standard to tackle doping in sports nutrition and food supplements, calling it a ‘stepping stone’ in improving consumer information.
A molecular biologist, a medical doctor and a nutrition innovation expert have joined intellectual forces to create a cognitive health focused brand which they hope will redefine the caffeine-laden energy drink category.
Bergstrom Nutrition's methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) product, OptiMSM, has been awarded the new “Informed-Ingredient” certification created to help sports nutrition ingredients suppliers prove their quality credentials.
An increasingly stricter regulatory framework and surging demand for safer products from both elite sportsmen and everyday consumers is driving the appeal of professionally accredited sports nutrition ingredients, not only finished products.
The global sports nutrition certification program, Informed, has launched 'Informed Manufacturer' and 'Informed Ingredient' to certify individual ingredients and manufacturing facilities.
Ketone supplements can eliminate performance disadvantages associated with keto diets and enhance the speed and quality of recovery, according to a new review.
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.
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.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has identified the pursuit of health and wellbeing, personalised nutrition, convenience and sustainable authenticity as the four key trends that will shape the performance and active nutrition space in 2021.
Nordic food and ingredients group Orkla has moved to strengthen its health food offerings by purchasing the remaining shares of sports nutrition brand Proteinfabrikken (Protein Factory).
Regular exercise may increase the abundance of bacteria associated with anti-inflammation and reduce the abundance of bacteria associated with pro-inflammation in physically inactive elderly women, says a new study from China.
A plant-based sports nutrition startup, launched this month, aims to offer uncompromising protein products which are tasty, sustainable, Informed Sport certified, and highly nutritious.
In response to the pandemic, UK firm Westomatic has made available a new contactless drinks dispenser that can mix up and distribute protein shakes along with a number of sports nutrition-based beverages.
An Australian startup says the 'exhaustion epidemic' caused by lockdown 3.0 will further boost interest in its energy strips after entering the UK market in 2020 and growing online sales by over 100%.
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) is backing caffeine use in sports stating the stimulant is particularly effective in prolonged aerobic-type activities and brief duration, high-intensity exercise.
With outdoor exercise becoming one of the only acceptable forms of freedom during COVID-19, one pioneering outdoor sports nutrition brand is hoping to hike-up sales across Europe.
Subjects with a Omega-3 Index showed a more rapid heart rate recovery after exercise in a new study. The results suggest a cardioprotective role for these essential fatty acids, the authors said.
Italian fruit extracts firm Iprona makes available CherryCraft, a tart cherry extract that could prove useful in sports nutrition products after studies link it to improved muscle recovery and cardiovascular health.
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.
FrieslandCampina are to discontinue the production of several powder products used in infant nutrition, medical nutrition and sports nutrition at its Dutch plants as part of the firm’s transformation strategy.
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...
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.
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.
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.
