Sports nutrition

Aronia may aid recovery in athletes via changes in inflammatory markers: Study

09-Mar-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Supplementation with aronia may be beneficial for athlete inflammation post-recovery, a new study in Nutrients finds. The authors found an increase in total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and Interleukin 10 (IL-10) in those supplemented.

Review explores uses and limitations of Arginine and Citrulline supplements

08-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

More research is needed into the effects of Arginine and Citrulline supplementation on cardiovascular health and athletic performance, according to a recent review.

SPINS: The opportunity for Active Nutrition is golden right now

07-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As the sports nutrition mainstreams to be more about active nutrition, the opportunity for the category is “golden right now”, says Scott Dicker, Director of Market Insights for SPINS.

Hydration category gains popularity for active lifestyles and beyond

06-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

As functional beverages continue to trend, hydration is one area GNC’s Ken Huntly said we should be watching.

NutraCast: Let’s get phygital: IFF wants to hear your body talk

03-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The functional ingredient purveyor will offer an AI-driven personalized nutrition platform that combines physical and digital components.

Study explores relationship between exercise type and nutrient intake in young adults

28-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Different types of exercise may influence the intake of macro-and micro-nutrients including carbohydrates, fats, proteins and B vitamins in young adults, according to a recent study.

Startup Spotlight

Health drinks startup provides personalised nutrition to pro-athletes

27-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Three-year-young cold-pressed health drink startup, Exalt, is set to provide bespoke recovery drinks to the premier league football club Tottenham Hotspur, with regular nutrition reformulations based on athletes' health stats and targets.

Don’t call it a comeback, chia’s been here for years

27-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Chia became a household name in the 1980s, popularized by the fascination with fur-sprouting animal figurines, but its use as health aid dates as far back as the Aztec and Mayan empires. Today, after a slight dip in the market, chia is back on the scene...

Intelligent plant-based peptide outperforms milk protein in muscle health trial

20-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Fava bean peptides isolated by artificial intelligence performed better than traditional milk protein to improve muscle conditioning, according to a study supported by Irish biotechnology company Nuritas.

Industry study concludes whey promotes muscular strength and endurance, independent of diet

17-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Whey protein supplementation promotes muscle mass increase and selective increases in muscular strength and endurance from resistance exercise, independent of dietary influence, according to a new industry-funded study.

Expert opinion

ESSNA insights: CBD developments for the sports nutrition industry

16-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The number of sports and active nutrition companies investing in CBD has grown significantly in Europe over the last few years despite regulatory uncertainty, so what does this market hold for these brands? In this article, ESSNA’s Chair Dr Adam Carey,...

‘Rocky time’ for CBD industry leads to casualties in ‘good brands’

16-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

An elite-athlete turned CBD supplement brand founder has described the ‘rocky’ road travelled in this fast-evolving market but says he ultimately looks forward to an ‘extremely exciting’ future.

Insights from Probiota 2023

Personalising for performance: the power of microbiome monitoring in elite athletes

15-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown and Olivia Haslam

The importance of microbial diversity in the gut for athletic performance was highlighted at ‘Probiota’ last week, with recent pilot studies highlighting the potential to pre-empt reductions with targeted dietary interventions.

Study shows omega-3 dose response in American football players

08-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

With headline-grabbing cardiac arrests and head injuries in American football on the rise, a new study says that Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 supplementation could reduce the impact of risks on the field.

“The unfilled gap is there; it is only going to get worse” – CJ CheilJedang’s subsidiary tackles muscle health with natural extracts

07-Feb-2023 By Tingmin Koe

South Korean food and nutrition firm CJ CheilJedang is seeking to address what it claims is a market gap for dietary supplements that promote muscle health through its newly formed food and nutrition ingredient subsidiary.

Global consumer survey reveals opportunity to bring joints higher on health agenda

02-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A survey of 10,000 consumers across ten countries reveals that whilst people may not think too deeply about their joint health, many are suffering with issues.

Rousselot revamps following “the year of mobility”

02-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Collagen-based solution supplier Rousselot highlights a heightened need for collagen to “help us withstand the stresses of healthy living”, following lifestyle changes post-COVID and the subsequent strain on our bodies.

The Turmeric Co. partners rugby training academy

02-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

UK-based turmeric shot brand The Turmeric Co. has partnered with SW7 Academy, a rugby training academy to help rugby players and everyday people achieve their full fitness potential.

Study: Nitrate supplementation improves muscle performance

30-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

New research from the University of Exeter and the U.S. National Institutes of Health showed that consumption of dietary nitrate significantly increased muscle force while exercising.

5 take-aways we learned during our Business Leaders Forum

27-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From 2022 sales numbers to consumer enthusiasm remaining high, and from progress with equality and diversity in the industry to the growth in awareness around the importance of the microbiome for health, there were lots of talking points from our 3rd...

Sold out! IPA World Congress + Probiota in Barcelona sets new records

27-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota is officially sold out. The event, which will take place 6-8 February, will bring together over 450 delegates in Barcelona.

Informed Protein aims to boost transparency & confidence in protein products

26-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

LGC has officially launched its new ‘Informed’ certification scheme for protein products to help raise the bar on quality and confidence in protein supplements.

Mibelle launches haskap berry powder into sports nutrition market

23-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Mibelle Biochemistry has its sights set on sports nutrition with a new haskap berry powder marketed as endurance and performance booster.

Pharmactive launches 'high potency' kiwi extract to boost protein digestion

19-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Pharmactive Biotech Products' new scientifically backed KWD+ kiwi extract (Actinidia deliciosa) targets vegan sports nutrition consumers as well as ageing populations at risk of muscle loss.

Study: Increased omega-3 intake associated with better muscle strength in less healthy population

17-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

A cross-sectional study of Korean adults observed that an increased intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) was associated with better hand grip strength (HGS).

Healthgevity and Nuritas launch next gen anti-aging supplement

16-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

With muscle health being a key piece to the healthy aging puzzle, LONGEVITY is tapping into muscle recovery.

Black seed oil with astaxanthin may improve mood and immunity in endurance athletes

13-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

A blend of TriNutra’s ThymoQuin black seed oil and Algatech’s AstaPure astaxanthin improved mood and immunity in endurance runners, according to research funded by the two Israeli companies.

High intensity exercise with astaxanthin can reduce male obesity

13-Jan-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

High-intensity functional training (HIFT) with astaxanthin supplementation for 12 weeks reduced circulatory lipid levels and improved the body composition of obese men in an recent Iranian study.

Italian firm partners with Argentinian/American entity to boost ‘precision fermentation’ based on carrot cell line

12-Jan-2023 By Hank Schultz

Ergo Bioscience plans to scale up its cell culture fermentation process with the help of Italian specialist firm Aethera Biotech in a new deal announced today.

Whey found superior to pea protein in older adults

12-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Whey, but not pea, protein significantly attenuates exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD) following long-distance walking in older adults, likely due to the difference in leucine levels, according to new research.

Whey more powerful: Arla Foods Ingredients receives first Novel Food authorisation

11-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Arla Foods Ingredients has received final authorisation from the European Commission (EC) for its Lacprodan beta-lactoglobulin (BLG)-100, making this its first product to receive approval under the new Novel Food Regulations.

Study: Almonds support metabolic recovery, boosts beneficial fat

09-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Almonds, the edible seeds of Prunus dulcis, are associated with a number of health benefits as they are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Now researchers are singing the praises of the polyphenols found in its skin.

7 Reasons to Enter the NutraIngredients Awards!

09-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The 2023 NutraIngredients Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honour the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in food supplements and functional food & beverage.

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.

AI texture preference predictions to enhance gummy and sports nutrition innovation

04-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Gastrograph, the AI service for predictive food & beverage product development, has expanded its repertoire with a texture database offering beneficial insights for food, drink, and gummy developers.

BC30 boosts amino acid absorption from plant protein concentrate: Study

19-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with the probiotic BC30 may increase amino acid absorption from plant protein concentrates in healthy older women, says a new study.

Women's Health

How are sports nutrition brands catering to the female athlete?

15-Dec-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Female focused sports nutrition (SN) brands are successfully bringing taboo health challenges out from under the table but those looking to cater to female athletes should harness technology to provide the power of knowledge, says an industry expert....

Dose-response reported between protein intake and muscle strength – Meiji’s meta-analysis

14-Dec-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A dose-dependent relationship between protein intake and muscle strength has been reported by a new meta-analysis conducted by Japanese dairy company Meiji.

Study finds beetroot supplementation of benefit in resistance training

12-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

A study out of Spain suggests beetroot juice can benefit strength athletes by reducing heart rate variability and perceived exertion

‘Probably the best event in the probiotic field’: 7 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2023

12-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2023 is two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Study findings: "The good, the bad and the ugly"

09-Dec-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

There is "room for the improvement" of design, analysis and reporting of nutrition studies, researchers have concluded following a meta-epidemiological analysis of more than 2,000 studies.

Supplement brand seeks to build on idea of trust

08-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

A Florida-based entrepreneur is trading on the idea of ‘trust’ with a new supplement brand under that name.

High protein and BCAA diet supports muscle maintenance in bed-rested women

08-Dec-2022 By Olivia Brown

Researchers observed a significantly reduced loss of lean body mass (LBM) in the early stages of bed rest in women administered a high protein-BCAA diet.

Study sheds light on how omega-3s may affect nitric oxide production

29-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

A study of Polish runners has found evidence for the way omega-3 supplementation can increase nitric oxide synthesis.

Microphyt taps esports category with microalgae

28-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

As gaming continues to integrate into pop culture, all eyes are on esports, including the dietary supplement industry. Microphyt, a French firm that offers specialty ingredients from microalgae, recently introduced GamePhyt.

IPAWC + Probiota 2023: Early bird discount ends this week!

24-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The Early Bird discount for the 2023 IPA World Congress + Probiota will expire on Friday, 25th November, so book now to ensure your spot at the leading event for the global microbiome modulation community.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Rachel Jones, MS, RDN, Sr VP, Chief Product Innovation & Science Officer, GNC

23-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Rachel Jones, MS, RDN, has been climbing the ladder at GNC for nearly two decades. She started off as a project manager nearly 19 years ago. Nine roles later, she is now the Senior Vice President, Chief Product Innovation and Science Officer.

Industry association called to action: Time to prove food is not enough

23-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Relying on a varied diet to provide all the nutrients your body needs is simply not realistic in today's society and the industry needs data to prove this, industry advocates agreed during the Food Supplements Europe event last Friday (Nov 18).

Nutrabolt joins forces with Nuritas to launch testosterone booster

22-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Nutrabolt just launched its new testosterone booster supplement, Cellucor P6 Ultimate. The offering is powered by Nuritas, a human performance company.

‘This ingredient is upstaging the gold-standard’: ING2 co-founder on excitement around dileucine

22-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A “groundbreaking” dileucine ingredient that boosts muscle protein synthesis much faster and to a greater extent that leucine, ‘the gold-standard’ amino acid for muscle, will hit shelves in a consumer product , the co-founder of Ingenious Ingredients...