Sports nutrition

What’s next for protein?

20-Jul-2015 By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Meat and dairy consumption has fallen from favour in many European countries and consumers are increasingly on the lookout for foods and drinks high in plant-based protein, according to Mintel analysts.

Kyowa’s Sustamine may delay onset of exhaustion during exercise: Study

20-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming a sports drink containing the dipeptide L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine during strenuous exercise increase endurance and lengthen time to fatigue, says a new study using Kyowa Hakko’s Sustamine ingredient.

UK ketones firm contacted by pro cycling teams

Ketones get rough ride at Tour de France

17-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

The use of potentially performance enhancing ketones at the Tour de France cycling race has raised questions about their efficacy, legality and scale of usage.

France goes off-piste with caffeine, carnitine, creatine, lycopene law? EFSA safe caffeine limit halved

17-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

France has proposed new legal daily limits for carnitine, creatine, lycopene and caffeine in supplements – the latter of which was half that defined as safe by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Can ginger help reduce muscle damage post-exercise?

17-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Ginger supplements may accelerate recovery of muscle post-exercise, says a new study, but it may not be suitable for all sports.

'I won't be back': Schwarzenegger body building product canned in EU

16-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Arnold Iron Dream Concentrated Night Time Recover product will be discontinued in the EU following accusations of DNP content, its official European distributor has said.

EFSA considers health claim for creatine and elderly muscle function

16-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is reviewing a health claim application for creatine and muscle function in the elderly following an application from German chemical company AlzChem AG.

Carnitine supplementation could boost muscle stamina: Animal data

13-Jul-2015 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with carnitine increases activity of metabolic pathways that helped mice to run longer and further that those not supplemented, say researchers.

New developments in sports certification field as competition heats up

09-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

Competition is heating up in the sports certification field, as several companies offering verification schemes that test for banned substances announced developments recently.

DNP Arnold recall still stands, says Norway following legal threats

09-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority says its recall of the product Arnold Iron Dream Concentrated Night Time Recover remains in place – despite legal threats from the companies over the DNP accusations.

VitHit vitamin drink takes simple health message global

08-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Simple health branding and attractive flavours are what will take vitamin drink VitHit global, its founder and director says.

Nutrient profiles vote struck from Strasbourg agenda

08-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The REFIT report – and therefore nutrient profiles – was removed from the European Parliament plenary agenda in Strasbourg yesterday.

'Classic example of a failed policy towards supplements': Implicated EU distributor

Hasta la vista DNP: Firm considers legal action against authorities for ‘false’ allegations

07-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

EU member state authorities have warned against a sleep-enhancing body building product they said contained the toxic fat burner 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP). Yet the EU distributor of the official MusclePharm product said the product was counterfeit and the...

‘Encouraging’: Tart cherries may protect marathon runners from upper respiratory tract symptoms

02-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Juice made from Montmorency cherries may reduce the development of upper respiratory tract symptoms (URTS) after running a marathon, suggests data from a pilot study.

Protein World ad did not ‘shame women’: ASA

01-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Protein World’s controversial ‘Are you Beach Body Ready?’ advert was not irresponsible, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled.

Omega-3s show ‘positive effects’ for athletic endurance and muscle function

01-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of omega-3s may improve neuromuscular function and aspects of fatigue for athletes, says a new study from the University of Toronto.

Insect protein market has enthusiasm & sustainability – now it needs a business plan

30-Jun-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The insect protein market has been relying on its youthful enthusiasm and faith in sustainability but it needs a solid business plan to move forward, says Invenire as it seeks crowdfunding for its edible insect roadmap.

Irish man dies after taking toxic DNP slimming tablets

26-Jun-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

A young Irish man has died after apparently taking slimming tablets bought online that contained the toxic fat burner dinitrophenol (DNP), the Irish Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has said.

Fitness food is not mainstream, so stop selling it like it is

24-Jun-2015 By Kacey Culliney

We’ve all been there – reached for a high protein, fiber dense, fatty acid-rich snack as a healthier option. But did we all hit the gym that day to compensate? I certainly didn't…

Focus on sports nutrition

18-Jun-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

Glanbia Nutritionals launched several endurance-boosting and high-protein products at last month’s Vitafoods Europe show in Geneva.

France investigates pregnancy supplement safety following abortions

16-Jun-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The French food safety agency is investigating risks associated with the intake of vitamins and minerals from food supplements during pregnancy after it received two reports of termination on medical grounds.

Citrus extracts show weight management potential for men: Human data

12-Jun-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A blend of extracts from blood orange, grapefruit, sweet orange, and guarana may reduce abdominal fat, waist and hip size, French researchers report.

Bench-pressing women can boost immunity with fish oil: Study

11-Jun-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Fish oil coupled with strength training could help improve the immune system of elderly women, Brazilian researchers have found.

Patent watch

Abbott Labs files patent for ‘better tasting’ nutritional powders

09-Jun-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Abbott Laboratories has filed an international patent for a process it says allows it to produce better-tasting powders with improved nutrient content.

Lawyer: EU’s on-hold caffeine claims are usable

04-Jun-2015 By Shane STARLING

Five caffeine health claims approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) but not yet EU-approved as industry, consumer and government stakeholders debate concerns, are in use anyway.

Israeli start-up has novel approach for grasshopper shakes

03-Jun-2015 By Niamh Michail

Israeli insect start-up, Steak TzarTzar, aims to target the Western sports nutrition market with its grasshopper protein powder - competitively priced thanks to grasshopper sales in Africa.

Nutritionist says science backs importance of carbohydrates for sports formulations

29-May-2015 By Hank Schultz

Has the low carb craze finally been consigned to the dustbin of history? Nutritionist Susan Kleiner, PhD thinks so, and it’s high time, she said.

Naturex makes play for natural sports nutrition consumer

29-May-2015 By Niamh Michail

Boosted by botanicals, Naturex's WinDrink range targets a new breed of consumer who is interested in sports nutrition but wary of complex, synthetic ingredients.

BEUC calls for caffeine claim ban following EFSA opinion

28-May-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

With the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) caffeine safety opinion finally published yesterday, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has called now for the ‘obvious conclusions’ to be drawn.

Vitamin E is vital to building muscles and repairing cells, say researchers

20-May-2015 By Nathan Gray

While body builders have long said that vitamin E helps build strong muscles, the mechanism by which it may bring such benefits has been unknown – until now.

BMPEA found in Jacked Power linked to woman's stroke

19-May-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Tests of the 'Jacked Power' pre-workout supplement thought to be the cause of a Swedish woman's brain haemorrhage have revealed 290 mg of unlabelled BMPEA.

Link of green tea extracts to liver injury raises age old question: How much of a good thing is too much?

12-May-2015 By Hank Schultz

Botanical ingredient experts are not surprised by a recent report on the association of green tea extracts with liver toxicity. It’s consistent with recent literature and could serve as a warning sign of the potential dangers lurking in the pharmaceutical-style,...

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2015

Indena refines Boswellia bioavailability; shifts compound focus

11-May-2015 By Shane STARLING

Italian botanicals giant Indena has debuted a version of the Indian Ayurvedic herbal extract Boswellia serrata it says offers boosted bioavailability via a lecithin delivery system.

Sabinsa expands Ayurvedic herb cultivation as demand grows

08-May-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Botanical supplier Sabinsa is expanding its existing cultivation program for Indian herbs to ensure sustainable supply of ingredients such as turmeric, gac, and black ginger, in order to match demand in the global US$1.6 billion market.

Gala Awards night at Vitafoods Europe, Geneva, Switzerland

NutraIngredients Awards shine spotlight on nutrition stars

07-May-2015 By Shane STARLING

200 people from the European and international food and nutrition sectors helped 20 finalists and seven winners celebrate at the inaugural NutraIngredients Awards last night at Vitafoods Europe.

Science short

Omega-3s may boost performance for cyclists: Study

06-May-2015

Supplements containing omega-3s may increase concentrations of NO and boost blood flow, thereby enhancing exercise performance in cyclists, says a new study from Poland.

UK spreads DNP warning on Twitter

04-May-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged Twitter users to help it spread the word on the dangers of toxic fat burner DNP after a young woman died last month.

Vitafoods investment hunt: 14 start-ups on menu

29-Apr-2015 By Shane STARLING

14 nutrition start-ups are formally seeking investment and partners the day before Vitafoods Europe officially opens next week in Geneva.

Science agency affirms safety at 400 mg daily for adults

EFSA adopts caffeine opinion

28-Apr-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted its opinion on the safe consumption of caffeine with little change to its controversial draft after a heated debate period.

Study: L-arginine/L-citrulline combo outperforms either amino acid in isolation for NO activity

27-Apr-2015 By Hank Schultz

An animal study conducted by Kyowa Hakko has shown that the company’s patented L-citrulline/L-arginine ingredient is effective in boosting plasma L-arginine levels enhancing nitric oxide bioavailability post supplementation.

New analytical method could help clean up yohimbe adulteration, developer says

27-Apr-2015 By Hank Schultz

A new analytical method for products featuring yohimbe bark extracts developed and tested by Flora Research Labs promises to speed the detection of adulteration in this ingredient, according to lab director James Neal-Kababick.

32k sign petition to remove Protein World ‘beach body’ ads

24-Apr-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Over 32,000 people have signed a petition to remove Protein World’s weight loss pill advertisements asking: ‘Are you beach body ready?’

SPECIAL EDITION: 25 YEARS OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS

Delayed reactions and industry in-jokes: The psychology of functional foods

23-Apr-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

According to Euromonitor International, fortified or functional food and drink sales jumped by 25% between 2008 and 2013 to reach $267.6bn (€249bn). But what does this industry term really mean to consumers anyway and what are the motivators behind such...

Plant-based protein targets ‘no meat athlete’ movement

22-Apr-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Indigo Herbs has launched a range of plant-based protein powders targeting the growing number of active vegans part of a ‘no meat athlete’ movement.

Four bright nutrition ideas looking for crowdfunding

21-Apr-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

We scoured the internet to find some of the brightest nutrition ideas looking for crowdfunding.

What did we learn from Décathlon’s carb claim success?

20-Apr-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The approval of a health claim on carbohydrates and muscle function has shown that a successful dossier does not have to contain proprietary data.

WADA exec: Bad actors in supplement sphere getting worse and only premarket approval will weed them out

17-Apr-2015 By Hank Schultz

Critics of the dietary supplement industry who were invited to speak at the scientific conference held this week at the University of Mississippi were pulling no punches. Olivier Rabin, PhD, of the World Anti Doping Agency, renewed a call for more stringent...

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