Sports nutrition

Milk-based sports beverage celebrates first year: ‘Consumers have responded enthusiastically to the concept of an all-natural sports drink’

18-May-2022 By Rachel Arthur

GoodSport – a sports drink launched in 2021 to disrupt the category with its milk-based product – is celebrating a successful first year by working on expansion plans with new lines and new markets on the horizon.

RCT supports efficacy of multi-ingredient nootropic for cognitive boost for gamers

16-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of nootropics may boost multiple cognitive performance measures without raising heart rates in healthy young adults, says a new study that supports the formulation for gaming and sports nutrition.

Aker BioMarine study finds Krill oil benefits for elderly muscle function and size

16-May-2022 By Will Chu

Krill oil supplementation may be helpful for muscle function and size in individuals over the age of 65, conclude researchers from the University of Glasgow.

The in-person Sports and Active Nutrition Summit is back! Register now

16-May-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

NutraIngredients is delighted to announce that the Sports and Active Nutrition Digital Summit Europe is back in person for 2022, bringing the industry together again in the Netherlands capital this autumn.

Blackcurrant supplement scoops third Nutraingredients award spanning three locations

13-May-2022 By Liza Laws

A product made from New Zealand blackcurrants and is Health Currancy’s flagship product, CurraNZ, has been awarded a third Nutraingredients Award - taking home the prize for Sports Nutrition Product of the Year Award, in Europe.

StabiCaps the second in Rousselot gelatine portfolio to receive EU patent

10-May-2022 By Will Chu

Darling Ingredients health brand, Rousselot, has secured a European patent for its StabiCaps, a gelatine excipient solution that improves soft gel formulation and stability.

Arjuna Natural supplement relieves workout pain, study finds

10-May-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

An Arjuna Natural supplement helps relieve workout pain, according to a new, randomised, placebo-controlled study.

Nutraingredients Awards 2022 - and the winners are...

06-May-2022 By Liza Laws

From start-ups to researchers as well as a range of nutrition heavy weights, this year’s Nutraingredients Awards was once again packed full of first-class entries, each one hoping to win one of our 17 coveted prizes.

Nutrient delivery forms could promote fuelling efficiency for athletes, SiS concludes

04-May-2022 By Will Chu

Endurance athletes can tolerate as much as 120 grams (g) of carbohydrate per hour with no gastrointestinal distress via delivery systems such as liquid, gels, and jelly chew forms, a new study finds.

Phenomenal success for vegan protein water start-up

03-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Vegan protein waters have been launched by Vieve, a 2018 start-up enjoying phenomenal success in spite of setbacks.

NUTRAINGREDIENTS AWARDS 2022

Register now to watch the NutraIngredients Awards ceremony today!

03-May-2022 By Will Chu

The NutraIngredients Awards will be broadcast live today (4 May) at 16:00 CET with a virtual ceremony that will reveal this year’s winners.

NutraIngredients Awards 2022: Pharmako in the mix for sports nutrition accolade

28-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

Every so often NutraIngredients encounters an application for its annual Awards that is of consistently high-quality year after year, making the judging of the chosen category ever more difficult.

Prize contender: Why we've entered the Nutraingredients Awards 2022

28-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

The founder of one of the finalists of our prestigious Product of the Year within Sports Nutrition award gives us the lowdown on their product, why they entered and what it would mean to win.

Positive EFSA feedback for Arla Foods’s novel ingredient BLG

27-Apr-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Arla Foods Ingredients has received a favourable response from the European Food Standards Agency (EFSA) for Lacprodan beta-lactoglobulin (BLG)-100 as a novel food (NF) in a variety of applications.

ChromaDex Sr VP: ‘We’re happy for our external research program to serve as a model for industry’

25-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

As the ChromaDex External Research Program passes a significant milestone with 250 material transfer agreements (MTAs), are there lessons for the rest of the industry to learn about building out R&D programs?

Laïta Nutrition opens up new perspectives in sports nutrition

25-Apr-2022 By Jim Cornall

Laïta Nutrition is the nutrition division of the Laïta dairy cooperative and is focusing on the sports nutrition market to satisfy a range of target consumers.

Protective role of vitamin E when exercise causes damage analysed by researchers

25-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Vitamin E could prevent exercise-induced muscle damage and has greater impact on athletes, researchers conclude

Higher dietary magnesium intake may improve quality of life, nutritional status in COPD patients – study

25-Apr-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients might enjoy a better health-related quality of life (QoL) and nutritional status if they consume more magnesium.

Kerry’s new liquid BC30 to expand into plant-based milks and more

21-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With an ever-expanding portfolio, Kerry Taste & Nutrition is looking to expand its ingredients into new formats, with its new liquid BC30 probiotic giving opportunities in plant-based milks and liquid milk.

Esports nutrition among gamers becoming more standard

19-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This year’s Sports Nutrition Summit brought in experts that provided the insights needed to earn the respect of gamers, especially when it comes to authenticity, health and wellness.

Guayusa extract shows trend toward better results in trial using Fortnite video game

19-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A branded guayusa extract showed a trend toward better gameplay on the Fortnite video game in a controlled trial. But the study pointed to the difficulty in translating a product’s demonstrated biochemical effects into results in the complex format of...

Bodybuilding supplement practices can harm kidneys, study says

14-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new review raises an alarm about some bodybuilding supplementation practices that can damage the kidneys. But an expert with decades of experience in the field said extreme practices followed by some athletes who may have underlying conditions should...

Bioiberica to launch brand new ingredients and products at Vitafoods

14-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Life science company Bioberica will be bringing new ingredients to this year's Vitafoods Europe held in Geneva next month (May).

Euromed presents extended range of Mediterranean fruit and vegetable extracts for healthy ageing and wellbeing

14-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

At this year's Vitafoods Europe, Euromed will showcase its Earth Harmony Organic Extracts as well as a growing portfolio of natural ingredients inspired by the health-promoting properties of the Mediterranean diet.

New market: Meiji enters Taiwan’s sports nutrition sector with flagship brand SAVAS

14-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Japanese firm Meiji has launched its sports nutrition brand SAVAS into Taiwan, targeting what it believes is a growing community of sports enthusiasts.

Spartan Nutrition enlists ingredients supplier Taiyo to support UK expansion

13-Apr-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Spartan Nutrition has partnered with ingredients supplier, Taiyo International to ensure full health, safety, and quality assurance of sports supplements prior to product launches in the UK and Japan planned for later this year.

Clif Bar makers agree to modify claims of optimal ingredient blend

12-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

The makers of Clif Bar have agreed to cease making certain claims on its products after a ruling by the National Advertising Division.

Noble Foods acquisition supports EMPWR’s “growth trajectory” in North America

12-Apr-2022 By Lynda Searby

Belgian protein bar manufacturer EMPWR Nutrition Group has acquired Noble Foods, gaining a ready-made manufacturing presence and customer portfolio in the North American market.

Almost 80% of endurance athletes use supplements: Survey

08-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplement use is very high among endurance athletes, with older athletes using the products, says a new study that suggests opportunity to develop age-specific products for this population.

Study: Increased protein leads to taller girls

07-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

In addition to carbs and fats, protein is one of the three macronutrients required for optimal health. Protein aids with tissue growth and repair, supports immune health, and according to new research, may help some children grow taller.

FitLife Brands on upward course but misstated financial results could dim picture

07-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Omaha-based supplement marketer FitLife Brands has reported promising full year revenue that comes with a serious caveat in that the company may need to restate its financial results going back to its 2019 fiscal year.

Psychobiotics show promising avenue for mood support and beyond

05-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Emerging research suggests mental health and gut biology are intrinsically linked, presenting new opportunities in the gut-brain category.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Berry smoothie designed to make cod liver oil more palatable

04-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A smoothie that will end some of the unpleasant side-effects of taking Omega-3 gels has been launched by a Norwegian company.

ESSNA welcomes Crown Sport Nutrition to its ranks

01-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) continues to add to its membership numbers as the trade association signs up Crown Sport Nutrition.

Olympian inspiration: India’s Unived co-creates hydration formula with pro-runners

30-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

India's vegan nutraceutical firm Unived has co-created a hydration formula with two professional runners; Olympic athlete Rachel Schneider and elite trail runner Sandi Nypaver.

ProFuture and AllMicroalgae collaborate on new Chlorella strain

24-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

ProFuture and AllMicroalgae have revealed details of a collaboration that has resulted in the production of a new Chlorella strain, which boasts a higher protein content and improved taste.

Krill oil supplementation can support power training, finds Aker Biomarine study

17-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

Supplementing with krill oil can be considered an effective nutritional strategy that works by increasing omega-3 and choline concentrations to support power training.

Could ‘vague & draconian’ NY State supplements ban extend beyond weight loss & body building?

16-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The vague language of a controversial bill in the State of New York that aims to restrict the sale of dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building could also encompass esports and creatine.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: STARTUP FOCUS

Shakes giving young athletes the right nutrition for performance sport

14-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

A solution to make sure young athletes get the correct nutrition while taking the strain off their already busy parents was sought after a sportsman spotted a glaring gap in the market.

Orkla expands health care proposition with Healthspan acquisition

09-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Norwegian consumer goods brand, Orkla Health has established a presence in the UK health care market with the acquisition of Guernsey-based supplements supplier, Healthspan Group.

Beetroot-citrulline combo boosted running distance, but didn’t cut exercise induced muscle damage in study

07-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Beetroot nitrates combined with citrulline helped amateur triathletes cover more distance in a standardized running test. It’s the first time these two longtime sports nutrition ingredients have been studied together in this way, the researchers said.

Sports studies need to evolve with changing market, expert says

04-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition research is adapting to a changing market with more studies being done on endpoints like recovery and healthy aging, a clinical trials expert said.

No dieting silver bullets, expert says

03-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition products are often linked to certain diet plans, such as ketogenic diets, high protein/low fat approaches and others. A nutrition expert says the prosaic takeaway is that all of these have been shown to work, provided that consumers...

Coastal plant extract could improve physical performance and reduce fatigue, a study suggests

02-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

A perennial plant that grows along the coastline could be the key to improving exercise performance and reducing fatigue, a study has found.

Glanbia Nutritionals: 'Consumers demand personalised products and thus more nutrient combos'

02-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

The EMEA’s vitamin and dietary supplement market is currently estimated at €11.1bn (£9.3bn) with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) predicted at 4-5% (2020-2025).

Creatine could benefit cognitive function, but more research is needed

01-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Evidence to show that creatine supplementation could increase its content in the human brain is gathering pace but more studies are needed, a review has found.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Danna Pratte, CEO, NB Pure

23-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Danna Pratte is an entrepreneur and wellness enthusiast who said she is changing the perception of the health and wellness industry.

Immunity, analytical advances, and sleep: Themes and first speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

23-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already for a blockbuster opening session on microbiome modulation to boost immunity and improve COVID outcomes.

Fast-growing UK healthy snack bar brand sets the stage to become Net Zero by 2030

23-Feb-2022 By Gill Hyslop

Perkier has added its carbon neutral commitment – a first within its competitive set – to its growing list of ethical credentials, including being plant-based, palm-oil-free, transitioning to fully recyclable packaging and its B-Corp certified manufacturing.

Modere partners with Alfa Romeo F1 team ORLEN

21-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The collaboration includes the Modere logo featured on the team car and VIP access to all races.