Sports nutrition

New curriculum aims to bring nutrition into medical education

14-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

The Association for Nutrition (AfN) has developed a new undergraduate nutrition curriculum designed to create future doctors who will understand and recognise the role of nutrition in health.

HMN24, Pura Collagen & Fitporn announced as 2022 Start-up Stars

13-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Fitporn, HMN24, and Pura Collagen & Fitporn as our 2022 Start-up Stars for our upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit.

Meta analysis finds only lukewarm support for use of citrulline as aerobic performance enhancer

12-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

It has been more than a century since citrulline has been identified and codified as a standalone amino acid. Even after all that time research on whether the ingredient provides a true aerobic performance benefit is mixed at best, a new review has found.

Beetroot juice nitrate shows blood pressure benefits in healthy young active males: Study

12-Sep-2022 By Asia Sherman

Natural dietary nitrate contained in beetroot juice improved blood pressure responses during large muscle mass isometric and ischemic exercise in healthy young males, a recent study shows.

Tribulus extract may protect against exercise-induced inflammation: Study

09-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with extracts from Tribulus terrestris L. may reduce oxidative stress and inflammation linked to exercise, says a new study from Cyprus.

Meta-analysis: Creatine supplementation improves memory in healthy adults

09-Sep-2022 By Asia Sherman

Creatine supplementation increases creatine content in the brain and improves memory performance in healthy individuals, particularly in older adults, according to a new meta-analysis.

Creatine boosts jumping power for young basketball players

07-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Creatine supplementation significantly increased the jumping performance of a cohort of young basketball players, a recent study reported. The researchers also claimed the intervention helped them score more points in games.

Balchem acquires MSM manufacturer Bergstrom Nutrition

31-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Balchem has acquired Bergstrom Nutrition, manufacturer of a nature-identical form of MSM. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022: Day by day program analysis

30-Aug-2022

NutraIngredients’ Sports and Active Nutrition Summit Europe (SANSE) is fast approaching, so what can you expect during the jam-packed event in Amsterdam?

Huel focusing on improving existing products and sustainable credentials

29-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Sustainable nutrition brand Huel will continue to create plant-rich solutions to meet evolving consumer needs and improve sustainable credentials as part of key development targets, according to Lee Boakes, Head of NPD & Innovation.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: STARTUP FOCUS

Hux banks on ‘honest, accessible’ supplements to achieve ‘trusted health partner status’

22-Aug-2022 By Will Chu

For Hux and its Co-Founder Damien Byrne, the motivation behind setting up the firm was simple – to be a trusted health partner for people to find their daily edge through a range that is “honest and accessible.”

Probiotics may improve selected GI symptoms in distance runners

18-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Probiotic supplements may improve general health and reduce the incidence of selected gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances in long-distance runners, researchers say.

Improved access to healthcare products on UK self-treatment app

10-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

UK-based Clinova has expanded the delivery channel of Caidr health search engine and online shop to include home deliveries for improved access to in-demand products.

New hydration drink endorsed by top football club

08-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Prime Hydration Drink is the official hydration partner for Arsenal football club following on from its official UK launch in May.

ESSNA canvasses sports nutrition sector to weigh-in on EU FOP labelling

08-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has launched an industry-wide survey to gauge the impact of mandatory front-of-pack nutritional labelling (FOPNL), expected to be introduced across the EU by the end of the year.

High protein diets may hamper endurance athlete performance, study finds

05-Aug-2022 By Will Chu

Short-term high protein diets may promote microbial instability in the gut that negatively affects the performance of endurance athletes, say researchers from the UK.

Podcast: Microphyt talks up microalgae’s role in weight management, brain health & sports nutrition

29-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

In this month’s NutraIngredients’ podcast, Microphyt’s Christel Lemaire took time out to discuss the firm’s work in developing microalgae-based bioactives and the technology employed to achieve this.

Fucoidan anti-viral effects promising for gastroenteritis relief, study suggests

26-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Fucoidan, a marine polysaccharide found in species of brown algae, could enhance the innate immune response by inhibiting replication of the norovirus that causes gastroenteritis.

Pharmactive study hails saffron’s stress and anxiety-reducing qualities

26-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Latest research by Pharmactive Biotech points to saffron’s value in sports nutrition with the extract helping to increase resilience to stress and anxiety via regulation of post-exercise heart rate.

Bioengineered salidroside ingredient launches as part of extensive development effort

22-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new bioidentical ingredient has launched with DoubleRainbow Biosciences unveiling its LK-01 Pure Salidroside, which delivers the core activity of the popular botanical Rhodiola rosea.

NUTRAINGREDIENTS’ SPORTS NUTRITON SURVEY RESULTS

Innovation & invention: European sports nutrition industry continues to push boundaries in 2022, reveals survey

22-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

What are the primary challenges to growth? How innovative do you view the category today? Which brands do you view as the most innovative?

eSports for health: How surge in online gaming offers huge opportunities to promote better nutrition

21-Jul-2022 By Gary Scattergood

eSports offer a promising platform to engage young adults in positive nutritional and dietary choices, according to a first-of-its-kind scoping review from Australian academics.

Researcher makes case for creatine as nootropic

20-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) featured a variety of presentations to promote the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation, including a non-so-well-known application of creatine.

Study shows CrossFit participants are dedicated supplement users

20-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study shows CrossFit participants, in addition to being highly dedicated to their chosen workout mode, are dedicated supplement users as well.

Research ranks polyphenol-rich supplements based on density of bioactives

15-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A group of sports nutrition researchers looked into the precise contents of some popular polyphenol-rich products and found a wide range of concentrations and potential activity.

CoQ10 and royal jelly blend may boost athletic performance, study suggests

14-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Supplementation with a blend of bee-derived royal jelly (RJ) and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may play a role in improving athletic performance, reduce oxidative stress and muscle damage.

Healthy ageing impact: Exercise can’t counteract the effects of poor nutrition on mortality risk – Australian study

14-Jul-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Hopes of being able to ‘out-run’ poor nutrition have been dashed by new research from Australia that shows high levels of physical activity do not counteract the detrimental effects of a bad diet on mortality risk.

Quercetin plus exercise may boost muscle quality vs exercise alone: Study

11-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Quercetin supplements combined with low-intensity resistance exercise may improve measures of muscle stiffness in older people and may benefit those at risk of sarcopenia.

Bodybuilding.com partners with ecommerce firm that specializes in distressed brands

05-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

Legacy sports nutrition brand Bodybuilding.com has thrown in with a rising affiliate marketing platform that specializes in revamping struggling brands for success via online sales.

SANS Start-up Stars: Less than three weeks left to enter!

05-Jul-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

There are less than three weeks left for new businesses to enter the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Start-up Stars competition.

CBD: The ultimate celebrity side hustle

01-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Whether they’re an investor, founder or spokesperson, public figures such as athletes and actors are benefitting from CBD’s therapeutic properties –and its ability to bring in the dough.

Trend tracker: Japan’s FFC market analysis, demand for vegan-friendly omega-3, Growth Asia Summit

01-Jul-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Trends in Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC), the demand for vegan-friendly omega-3 based on insights from Thai Union, and an upcoming business summit in Singapore for the health and nutrition industry are featured in this round-up.

Research from Arla Foods Ingredients highlights trends in sports nutrition

30-Jun-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Mainstream consumers want protein to help with sports nutrition, according to a global study by Arla Foods Ingredients.

NutraCast: SPINS on VMS inflation powered by Amazon data

24-Jun-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Between worker shortages, plant shutdowns, trucking issues, backups at the ports, supply chains are pinched and prices are growing. Every industry is feeling the inflation burn – and the health and wellness sector is no exception. According to SPINS,...

More speakers join the SANS Europe line-up

23-Jun-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

NutraIngredients is delighted to reveal a whole host of expert speakers who are set to join the stellar line-up for the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit Europe (SANSE) in Amsterdam this autumn.

HMB study points to supplementation’s role in reducing muscle soreness

22-Jun-2022 By Will Chu

Short-term supplementation of an essential amino acid metabolite could reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in football players, a study suggests.

TSI says recent study expands ingredient’s range of effects into delayed onset muscle soreness

21-Jun-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research is expanding the indications for a legacy HMB offering, according to branded ingredient supplier TSI.

Tough crowd: Whey protein, vitamin D could increase muscle mass in athletic males – RCT

20-Jun-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Consumption of whey protein and vitamin D3 supplements in healthy young males undergoing resistance training has revealed beneficial effects on muscle mass and strength.

Bioenergy goes deeper into mechanism of action of legacy D-Ribose ingredient

17-Jun-2022 By Hank Schultz

Bioenergy Life Sciences says new data will help expand the playing field for its legacy ribose ingredient. The new line of development centers on AMPK activation.

SANS Start-up Stars: Calling all sports nutrition start-ups!

16-Jun-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Entries for the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Start-up Stars run by NutraIngredients are now open!

Science shorts: NAD+, NMN, vitamin E in the spotlight

10-Jun-2022 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up of new scientific findings will look at how low NAD+ level is associated with anaemia in women, Mitsubishi Life Sciences’ NMN clinical study findings, and the benefits of vitamin E for exercise recovery and PCOS.

Only a week left to win a free place at SANS Europe

07-Jun-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

There is just over a week left to take part in our short online survey for a chance to win a free place at this year’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit (SANS) in Europe.

Study: Trehalose can help boost exercise performance

03-Jun-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Trehalose can be effective in enhancing exercise performance even in low doses, according to a new study.

Enter now! Complete the survey for a chance to win a place at the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

31-May-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

NutraIngredients.com is offering one lucky individual the chance to win a free place at this year’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit in Europe by taking part in a short online survey.

Mother and daughter's dream teas pandemic success

30-May-2022 By Liza Laws

This is a lockdown success story about a mother and daughter from Brazil who moved to Sussex and wanted to create functional teas that not only did what they said on the tin but tasted good too.

Vitafoods interview: ADM expands its portfolio

30-May-2022 By Liza Laws

At Vitafoods Europe, ADM were showcasing their latest concepts with experts on-site to answer questions about how they will be keeping the health-conscious consumer in mind.

Vitafoods: Rousselot proudly present their study results for joint care products

27-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Collagen experts, Rousselot, used lockdown to conduct a consumer study on the effect their Colartix supplement in its various forms had on joint pain.

Trend tracker: Australia’s OTC cannabidiol, innovation in iron, beauty, sports nutrition

27-May-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Innovations in iron, beauty, sports nutrition, Australian firms competing to launch the country’s first over the counter cannabidiol (CBD) oral products, as well as infant formula firms’ responses to US shortage are the key trends covered in this round-up.

Low-dose vitamin E supplementation beneficial for exercise-induced muscle damage in athletes – meta-analysis

26-May-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Low doses of dietary vitamin E supplementation could prevent exercise-induced muscle damage and have a greater impact on athletes, according to a new meta-analysis.

Nutraingredients award finalist joins forces to improve women’s menopause experience

20-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Pura Collagen, recently shortlisted for a Nutraingredients award, has joined a collective of likeminded brands and companies to improve the menopause experience for women.