Proteins, peptides, amino acids

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21-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

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

AI pioneer Nuritas hints at peptide pipeline spanning sleep, cognition, immunity, & more

15-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With a couple of ingredients already on the market for muscle and cellular aging, Nuritas’ next wave of artificial intelligence driven ingredient discoveries will target some big consumer health needs, including glucose management and very specialized...

Diet therapy with protein and probiotics improves post-COVID sarcopenia treatment

15-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Increased protein consumption plus specific probiotics helped improve the functional status of patients with recent COVID-19 infection in a recent study involving 200 patients.

NemaLife builds nematode-based ingredient screening pipeline for rapid, affordable, and actionable results

10-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The whole organism assay platform is helping companies explore novel ingredients for health and lifespan, weight management, cognitive health, muscle health, and more.

'Full control over the value chain': Arla enters partnership with First Milk over whey production

10-Nov-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

First Milk will manufacture specialist whey protein powder for Arla Foods Ingredients, enabling it to address the growing consumer trend for protein-enriched foods.

Females respond particularly well to pre- and post-training nutrition

09-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study measuring the impact of pre- and post-nutrient timing on lower- and upper-body strength in both men and women concludes that females appear to respond particularly favourably to nutrient consumption.

Pura Collagen on success amid Brexit, pandemic

07-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Just as the UK entered a new trading relationship with the EU, the economy was thrown another curveball with the pandemic. But with a little strategic foresight and a lot of humor, Jennifer Mo is taking the situation in stride.

L. plantarum probiotic may offer memory benefits for older people: RCT

03-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum OLL2712 may improve different memory scores in older people with declining memory, says a new study from Japan.

Study: Medical food with omega-3, leucine and probiotic an effective sarcopenia treatment

02-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new randomised clinical trial of a medical food composed of omega-3, leucine, and probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei PS23 has concluded that this could be considered as a treatment for sarcopenia in the elderly.

HMT report reveals sports nutrition innovation opportunities

02-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Brand positioning experts at HMT (Healthy Marketing Team) have revealed a new report detailing the secrets for successful innovation within sports nutrition.

Study finds protein added to carbs aids athletic recovery, but doesn’t boost performance

01-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has shown that carbohydrate and protein supplementation strategies may help athletes deal better with the muscle damage that comes from endurance exercise. But they don’t seem to increase runners’ endurance capacity directly.

Collagen peptides may improve recovery for periodontal patients: Study

01-Nov-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Scientists have proposed specific collagen peptide supplementation to improve recovery and prevent periodontal inflammation in aftercare patients, following professional mechanical plaque removal (PMPR).

Glaxon launches new supplement powered by AI-derived PeptiStrong peptide

26-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Sports nutrition brand Glaxon’s new Anomaly product is formulated with peptide derived from a peptide unlocked in fava beans. The PeptiStrong ingredient was discovered and developed by Nuritas.

Brightseed to debut dietary fiber with bioactives for gut health in protein crisp

26-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Biotech company Brightseed has launched Brightseed Bio 01 – a novel bioactive-enriched, A.I.-powered dietary fiber sourced from hemp hulls that promotes gut health in food and beverage applications.

High dose L-citrulline shows cardiovascular benefits for older women: RCT

24-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with L-citrulline may improve both endothelial function and blood pressure for postmenopausal women, says a new study from Texas Tech University.

Grenade's co-founder on building a disruptive brand

21-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Juliet Barratt founded the protein bar maker Grenade with husband Alan Barratt, which launched in the UK market in 2010. When the couple built their self-funded business in their spare bedroom, they had no idea that their hobby-turned-business would make...

Retail giant signposts supplements for menopause

19-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

UK health and beauty retail giant Boots is collaborating with the menopause brand partner GenM to help women to identify supplements that may be suitable for them.

Salmon-derived bioactive peptides may support gut health: Study

18-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Researchers from Stanford University and Hofseth BioCare report that the bioactive peptides contained in salmon-derived ProGo may help restore a healthy balance within the gut immune system.

Sports nutrition: Biggest-ever market with the toughest-ever challenges

18-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

We know the sports nutrition market is becoming increasingly mainstream and there are ample opportunities for brands to target a wider market but sometimes mass appeal doesn’t mean mass return in the long run.

CRN supplement survey ‘paints the landscape of a vibrant, mainstream industry’

13-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

After a couple of record-breaking years, dietary supplement usage is returning to pre-pandemic levels. Data from CRN’s 2022 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements shows that 75% of Americans are using dietary supplements, down from 80% in 2021.

MyProtein partners Iceland to bring sports nutrition to the masses

12-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Leading international grocer Iceland is jumping on the sports nutrition trend with an exclusive MyProtein partnership, demonstrating how the grocery retail space offers brands access to huge new markets.

A mission to normalise supplements in young athletes

11-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Many consumers, and even those working within the sports nutrition industry, believe there is no space for supplements in adolescent health, but Lou Antonio Matera is a man on a mission to change this perception.

Hofseth Biocare sees stars starting to align for upcycled ingredients

06-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With a full suite a successful New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDINs) and steady stream of peer-reviewed publications substantiating its claims, Hofseth Biocare (HBC) is feeling bullish about its portfolio of upcycled ingredients.

Just 6% of sport science research focuses on female athletes

30-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

With only 6% of sport science research concentrating specifically on women, the gaps in knowledge in this field are somewhat gapig, but interest in this area is picking up quickly and the discoveries so far offer huge potential for improving women’s performance...

Soy protein quality ‘not negatively impacted by processing’: Unilever and Wageningen University research

29-Sep-2022 By Oliver Morrison

Scientists claim to have proven for the first time that processing soy increases the protein’s nutritional quality.

Opportunities to integrate tech advances into sport science

29-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Advances in technology can be better integrated into the world of sport science through 'big data' sharing, field-based physiological measures, and more personalised prescriptions, according to a new paper that will be presented at the upcoming...

One week to go! Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

28-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

With just one week until the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit takes place in Amsterdam, the full jam-packed agenda can now be revealed.

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit: A sneak peek at the agenda

27-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

There is still time to register to join representatives from Huel, Alibaba, FourFive, Bulk, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and more at NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit, 5-7th October.

Next week! Sports & Active Nutrition Summit returns to Amsterdam

26-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register to join representatives from Huel, Alibaba, FourFive, Bulk, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and more at NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit, 5-7th October.

Protein bars getting smaller with less protein, and must satisfy all senses

22-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Protein bars are central to the narrative of sports nutrition going mainstream, according to Nutrition Integrated founder, Nick Morgan, speaking at the launch of Arla Foods Ingredients new protein concept.

Footballer survey reveals sex differences in supplement use

22-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new survey of Turkish footballers has revealed insights into why and how these athletes consume supplements as well as some of the sex discrepancies in consumption.

Study finds no benefit of protein supplement after LOW-HIIT exercise

21-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

New research indicates that ordinarily healthy but sedentary individuals who take up LOW-HIIT exercise do not seem to specifically benefit from ingesting protein supplements.

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.

NextFerm announces production deal for yeast-derived vegan protein

09-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Nextferm, an Israeli company focused on fermentation technology, has announced a production deal for one of its flagship ingredients branded as ProteVin vegan protein.

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.

Plug and play whey solution packs in 30% more protein into a bar’s every layer

31-Aug-2022 By Gill Hyslop

Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a plug and play solution – meaning it can be used as is or within a recipe – to helps snack producers create bars with a high protein content in every layer.

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?

Three for three: Hofseth Biocare gets NDI nod from FDA for bioactive peptides

29-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Hofseth BioCare (HBC) has successfully achieved New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status from the US Food and Drug Administration for its ProGo bioactive peptides, having already achieved this for its CalGo and OmeGo ingredients.

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.”

72% of EU consumers express confidence in safety, quality of supplements: FSE survey

15-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Usage of food supplements remains high across Europe, with almost 90% of respondents to a recent survey reporting to using the products, with trust in the reliability of information from brands also high, says a new survey.

Study supports Hofseth’s salmon oil’s anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic benefits

12-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Hofseth BioCare’s OmeGo salmon oil may offer anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic benefits linked to its unique composition, says a new study.

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.

GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in July

03-Aug-2022 By Tingmin Koe

hy Co.'s (formerly Korea Yakult) clinical trial on how the supplementation of two Lactobacillus strains could alleviate obesity, Nestle Health Science's acquisition of GO Healthy, and the list of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2022 finalists are...

Ingredion targets health, reduced salt and sugar, enhanced protein and plant power

01-Aug-2022 By Gill Hyslop

Back after the COVID hiatus, Ingredion took advantage of the highly on-point and in-person Snackex 2022 – organised by the European Snacks Association in Hamburg, Germany, at the beginning of July – to showcase its solutions to help producers stay ahead...

NEWS IN BRIEF

Gelita unveils collagen protein-focused biotech hub in Frankfurt

28-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Gelita is to open a new centre for biotechnology, focusing on protein development for applications in nutrition, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical and medical products.

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.

Carotenoid intake may help reduce neurodegenerative disease in women

25-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Women should increase consumption of lutein and zeaxanthin-rich food to reduce incidence of age-related diseases, such as macular degeneration and dementia, according to experts.

Year Meat Zero: CP Foods new alt protein focus driven by category growth and health consciousness

20-Jul-2022 By Pearly Neo

Food and beverage multinational CP Foods has big plans for its new plant-based Meat Zero line and other alternative protein innovations, citing strong category growth and rising consumer health consciousness as its main motivations for leaping into the...

Probiotic BC30 aids protein absorption from plants, study finds

19-Jul-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

BC30 helps protein absorption from plants, according to new research.