A new systematic review including data from 339 subjects, found dietary supplements have protective effects on lean muscle mass, but not on strength, amongst patients suffering from disuse muscular atrophy.
The Prague-based sports nutrition company, Infinit Nutrition, has expanded its personalisation platform, Custom, into Europe, allowing athletes online access to customised hydration products.
More research is needed into the effects of Arginine and Citrulline supplementation on cardiovascular health and athletic performance, according to a recent review.
Infants fed low-protein formulas which are α-lac-enriched or casein glycomacropeptide-reduced can achieve weight gain and metabolic profiles closer to that of breastfed (BF) infants, new Arla Foods Ingredients-funded research concludes.
Spanish life science partner in the pharmaceutical, veterinary and nutraceutical industries Suanfarma has created a new UK division, showcasing its commitment to expansion within the British market.
Nutricia has launched a new plant-based medical nutrition drink under the Fortimel range, to provide the same nutritional benefits to patients with specific dietary preferences.
LGC has officially launched its new ‘Informed’ certification scheme for protein products to help raise the bar on quality and confidence in protein supplements.
Measuring plasma free amino acids (PFAA) may have importance in assessing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and facilitate a lifestyle approach to dementia management, according to the authors of a report...
Limiting dietary intake of an essential amino acid found in meat, fish, and dairy products may decrease all-cause and breast cancer mortality risks in postmenopausal women, according to research.
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.
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, an Israeli company focused on fermentation technology, has announced a production deal for one of its flagship ingredients branded as ProteVin vegan protein.
A new study provides further evidence to suggest that international recommendations for leucine intakes are not high enough to counteract muscle wasting in elderly people.
A low-protein diet, supplemented with amino acids and keto acids, may safely delay the need for pre-emptive kidney transplantation, say researchers in Taiwan.
More evidence of how neurological damage could impact the gut-brain axis has come to light as researchers have linked alterations to the faecal microbiome to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
There is no physical reason for athletes to increase protein intake with supplements, says the German Nutrition Society (DGE), who recommend a balanced diet to achieve all protein requirements.
A new study in mice has revealed the metabolic pathway that contributes to memory loss in Alzheimer's disease and found that supplying a specific amino acid as a nutritional supplement can restore spatial memory.
A plant-based diet may be key to lowering heart disease risk thanks to the reduced sulfur amino acid intake, according to a new study involving more than 11,000 participants.
Italian food authorities issue guidance on the purity of amino acids in dietary supplements becoming only the second European country to do so in moves intended to guarantee consumers ‘a high level of protection’.
Researchers in Japan found evidence that a leucine-enriched amino acid supplement may increase muscle mass, strength, and physical function in a clinical trial involving older Japanese adults.
The sports nutrition market continues to ramify beyond the dedicated gym goer set. In this era of Active Nutrition, those companies with ingredients that can play in multiple spaces will prosper, a supplier says.
While truffles may the epitome of taste in the culinary world, they also have potential as a functional food ingredient, say researchers, outlining their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and immune-modulating potential.
With an oat protein acquisition and mycoprotein partnership already under its belt, Naturex is now working on a new “high-end, functional” protein made from its leftover plant-based biomass to be launched next year. Its three-pronged strategy for growth...
A canned liquid supplement called Good Idea, formulated to be a ‘sugar buster,’ just hit the market. Its blood sugar management properties are backed by research out of the Food for Health Science Center at Lund University in Sweden.
Sports supplements retailer MyProtein have fallen foul of the Advertising Standards Authority rules over “misleading” claims the firm were offering discounts of up to 60% on items during a monthly sale.
Expensive and energy intensive methods to purify protein may not be necessary because 'impure' proteins can perform as well as, or even better than, pure ones for functionality, a two-year Wageningen-led project has found.
When it comes to maintaining muscle mass and fighting the risk of frailty, it’s not just about how much protein you get but how often you get it, new research suggests.
Branched-chain amino acid supplementation is better than rest to reduce muscle soreness after exercise, according to a meta-analysis of eight studies conducted on athletes.
Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) taken as part of intact whey protein may stimulate muscle building response better than if taken in isolation, suggests a new study.
A combination of protein and antioxidant supplementation could be more effective in reducing muscle soreness post exercise compared to those taking these supplements separately.
The importance of mental strength in addition to physical strength is gaining increasing appreciation in sports nutrition, and key players are building the science around cognitive health in response to demand for ingredients to boost focus and decision...
Kyowa Hakko has launched a new amino acid blend called Setria Performance Blend to capitalize on the growth of the sports nutrition sector. The launch also coincides with a new emphasis on quality, the company says.
Kyowa Hakko is to expand its Setria Glutathione brand in Europe giving consumers a wider option of boosting glutathione levels in the body through oral supplementation.
A product listing for L-Glutamine has been banned by the UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) after the agency ruled it included a non-authorised health claim.
Having quickly established its credentials in the sports nutrition space, positive results in recent clinical trials are creating new opportunities for Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine in the cognitive health sector.
The need for sustainable proteins is on the rise, but are they as healthy and nutritious as their mainstream equivalents? A public-private partnership (PPP) coordinated by Wageningen University aims to determine just that, and is on the lookout for more...
If you are seeking protein for its nutrient quality, it doesn’t matter much which source you choose. But if you want specific sports nutrition results, whey still leads the way, experts say.
