DNP claims youngest victim
Illegal chemical DNP (2,4-Dinitrophenol) - commonly used as a fat burner - has been blamed for the death of an 18-year-old British man, making him the youngest British victim.
Archives for September 18, 2013
Special edition: Amino Acids and Protein
Plant or animal: A global protein snap shot
From gym powders and shakes to German ‘evening’ breads to ‘brogurt’ – high-protein yoghurt marketed at men – to the rise of Greek yoghurt in the US, protein bars, meat substitutes and good ol’ ‘trad’ dairy – protein is powering right now.
Special Edition: Amino Acids and Proteins
BCAAs take center stage in targeted sports nutrition products
Protein as a driver of sports nutrition products is an old story. The newer twist, however, is the use of individual amino acids, and specifically the branched chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine, to deliver targeted benefits for their role...
CRN Annual Conference
CRN's Mister challenges companies to 'decide where they stand…who they stand with…and then take a stand'
The decisions the US dietary supplements industry makes over the next three years will determine the long-term direction of the industry, said CRN's Steve Mister, and then challenged companies to 'decide where they stand'.
Grape seed given hypertension thumbs up: Unpublished data
Researchers say that Indena’s new grape seed procyanidins (GSP) product – now only using water as extraction solvent – is effective in blood pressure management when coupled with lifestyle factors.
Special edition: Amino acids and protein
Beyond the gym: Is satiety the next frontier for protein?
While building muscle may take centre stage for protein ingredients, there is a mass of potential health benefits from increasing protein intakes, and increasing satiety may be the next big thing.
Sarcopenia: ‘Adhering to the RDA for protein would be like white water rafting without a paddle’
Aging populations and the growing threat of degenerative muscle loss (sarcopenia) will provide a lucrative category for brands to target, say industry experts, but the current recommended daily intakes for protein are simply nowhere near enough.