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Supplementing with high-dose creatine monohydrate (CrM) for one week improved subjective sleep quality, enhanced cognitive performance, increased physical output and reduced muscle soreness in active men, according to a recent study.
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
Ashwagandha root supplementation delivered sex-specific benefits in team sport athletes, improving recovery perception in women and boosting lower-body strength in men, according to new research published in the journal Nutrients.
Science-led supplement brand Pura Collagen has released two new lines, Pura Digest and GLPure+, one designed to support digestive health and the other to provide a natural alternative to GLP-1 medications.
Europe has seen a 50% increase in the number of creatine gummy products on the market in the last 12 months, but with high price points, increased competition and dosing scrutiny, 2026 looks set to reveal the sustainable strategies.
Four weeks of astaxanthin supplementation improved kicking performance in young male Taekwondo athletes, according to a new study.
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Seven days of Rhodiola rosea supplementation improved strength, endurance and cognitive function in resistance-trained athletes, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
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Soccer players may gain meaningful recovery benefits from casein supplementation either immediately after training or before sleep, depending on their performance goals, according to new research published in Nutrients.
Greenvit, a Polish supplier specializing in aronia and berry extracts, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in collagen producer Synkol.
German specialty chemicals company Alzchem Group AG will invest €120 million into expanding and automating production of its creatine and precursors to keep pace with growing demand.
Daily consumption of creatine during an eight-month soccer season was not associated with any clinically significant biochemical changes in female soccer players, says a new study from Brazil that further supports the safety of creatine.
2025’s supplement successes include creatine, cellular health and weight loss solutions with plant exosomes, pet nutrition and shatavari emerging as topics to watch in 2026, according to PharmaLinea’s end-of-year summit.
More than three-quarters of the global population is not getting enough omega-3, according to a collaborative study sponsored by Holland & Barrett, with the retailer noting a lack of awareness around the nutrient’s brain health benefits.
The Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC consulting group has launched CriseNutra, a crisis prevention and management service to help industry players safeguard their long-term position and reputation in the market.
Organic micronutrient startup Biovit has completed a two-year clinical study to back the bioavailability of its 100% organic micronutrients derived from plants, fungi and algae.
With the early bird discount closing this Friday (Dec. 5), now is the opportune time to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026.
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Grenade has revealed its “best protein bar ever” in collaboration with Cadbury Creme Egg.
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Robert Lewandowksi, one of the top goalscorers in Bundesliga and Champions League history, has signed on as global brand ambassador for KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
Finnish medicinal mushroom researcher and producer KÄÄPÄ Biotech has closed a €9 million investment round amid thriving global demand for its high quality sustainable extracts.
Supplementation with glucomannans from konjac, a soluble fiber, may ease gastrointestinal symptoms in elite male Taekwondo athletes with functional constipation, says a new study from China.
Premium nutraceutical partner PharmaLinea has been acquired by ANJAC Health & Beauty, a French health and wellness CDMO aiming to bolster its global position in the nutraceutical market.
Retired Nestlé specialist Erik Konings explains how global collaboration through Codex, ISO, IDF, and SPIFAN is advancing validated testing methods to ensure safety and compliance in specialized nutrition
Japanese adults who consumed lemon myrtle (LM) extract for 12 weeks while resistance training increased their thigh muscle thickness, according to a newly published study.
Bioiberica presented new clinical evidence that its Collavant n2 ingredient can support articular cartilage in healthy individuals at the recent Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE).
A swathe of new products are emerging that promise to ‘rapidly hydrate’ consumers. But what does the term actually mean?
Supplementation with urolithin A, a pomegranate metabolite, may improve aerobic endurance and jump performance in academy soccer players during preseason training, says a new study.
Plant formulas, hydration, cognitive health and clean ingredients are the key market trends under the spotlight for the R&D team at award-winning sports nutrition firm ESN.
A cow’s milk curd supplement enriched with collagen and plant extracts increased enzymatic activity of the antioxidant system, decreased inflammatory markers and modulated immune and metabolic markers when administered to rats, according to a recent study.
An animal study demonstrated that γ-tocotrienol outperformed α-tocopherol in protecting against inflammation-induced muscle loss.
Ryan Foo, co-founder of Singapore-based hangover prevention firm DrinkAid, is venturing into the sports nutrition space with the upcoming launch of creatine gummies through his new business FOULPLAY.
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
Preliminary results show that a specific omega-3 blend reduces total concussions by 28% among professional rugby players in “a real-life setting”.
A single dose of coffeeberry extract may enhance soccer skill performance particularly passing speed and accuracy, says a new study with young players.
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Entrepreneurs and researchers have just a few more days left to enter our Probiota Pioneers and Frontiers competitions.
Kiwifruit, tart cherry juice and dairy offer potential nutritional interventions to promote sleep in elite athletes, while protein has a ceiling effect, according to a new research review.
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Glanbia’s lifestyle protein brand Isopure officially launched its whey protein and collagen products in the UK following success in the U.S. market.
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Several melatonin supplements imported into Australia were found to contain amounts that were either significantly higher or lower than the amount labeled, says the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).