Proteins, peptides, amino acids

Pre-term supplementation does not raise developmental risks, review finds

06-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Nutrient supplementation in small babies does not raise the risk of developmental and metabolic conditions in later life, a review concludes.

Eggshell membrane cuts osteoarthritis knee discomfort in large scale clinical trial

05-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Eggshell membrane could be the key ingredient to help the sufferers of knee pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis. Nearly one quarter of US adults struggle with the condition.

China’s yingyangbao improves weight, height, and anaemia amongst young children: Meta-analysis

03-Dec-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The consumption of yingyangbao (YYB) amongst infants and young children living in rural China has improved their weight and height, according to a meta-analysis.

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Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...

Clear challenge: Taste and mouthfeel major hurdles for clear protein beverage success

28-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Taste and mouthfeel challenges are the biggest hurdles to overcome when formulating clear protein beverages for the sports nutrition and functional foods markets, according to Arla Foods Ingredients.

Mindful eating dominates as consumers seek rich nutritious profiles

22-Nov-2019 By Natasha Spencer

The free-from movement, minimally-processed food and clean labeling trends are heavily influencing consumer demands for nutrient-filled diets.

Recall round-up: Energy drinks, protein powders and collagen pills

20-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

Supplement-related recalls are among a selection of notices issued by European food agencies this month as NutraIngredients rounds up the alerts that mention sports nutrition-related products.

Arla argues dairy protein remains king of taste with new water innovation

20-Nov-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Dairy protein will continue to enjoy growth despite the growing plant-based trend thanks to its unrivalled flavour and functionality, Arla Foods Ingredients applications director has said as the company launches its newest whey protein innovation.

Protein bars under fire from consumer group: ‘We simply don’t need this extra, highly processed protein’

13-Nov-2019 By Oliver Morrison

High-protein products, in particular high-protein bars, are not as healthy as perceived by consumers, while there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that consumption of protein above the recommended intake levels provides healthy individuals with additional...

Gelita: Making the leap from beauty-from-within to sports nutrition

05-Nov-2019

When you hear the word ‘collagen’ the beauty from within category may come to mind. But one company wants to show you that this ingredient is a game changer sports nutrition.

Probiotic and cranberry supplement ‘very promising’ for recurrent UTIs

29-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

A probiotic and cranberry supplement can significantly reduce recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) in premenopausal women, as well as shorten the duration of infections and reduce the need for antibiotic treatment, a study has shown.

Editor's spotlight: Startup Focus

Incy wincy market? Cricket protein startup says sales are set to jump

28-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

An insect protein snacks and supplements brand founder says we are on the cusp of crickets becoming a truly price-competitive alternative to meat thanks to quickly increasing production.

‘We will be the largest pea manufacturer in Europe’: COSUCRA invests in pea processing capacity

17-Oct-2019 By Katy Askew

Belgian ingredients supplier COSUCRA is investing further in its pea processing capabilities, with the opening of a second facility in Aarhus, Denmark. According to commercial director Eric Bosly this will make the company one of the largest pea protein...

Double impact: Taking animal and vegetable protein together increases absorption

16-Oct-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Simultaneous intake of vegetable and animal proteins may increase efficient protein absorption and possible muscle synthesis in the body, according to research from Japanese health food manufacturer Q’Sai Co.

Nestlé on board with Swiss nutrition innovation enterprise

15-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Nestlé are to join a group that looks to build a global innovation ecosystem on food and nutrition specifically promoting start-ups and investment to the Swiss region.