Protein supplementation during intensive cycle training increases muscle growth and improves heart rate, but does not have a measurable impact on performance, according to a study.
More protein intake equals more muscle growth, according to a Scottish study, but the amount of growth does not depend on an individual’s overall muscle mass.
Supplements of Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10 may increase muscle mass, boost energy, counter fatigue, and improve physical performance, says a new study with lab mice.
Researchers at McMaster University in Canada found that, among overweight subjects, higher dietary protein intake during an energy deficit combined with intense exercise promotes greater lean mass gain and fat mass loss.
Mate tea improves the rate of strength recovery from eccentric exercise by nearly 9% for up to 24 hours afterwards, a small study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has suggested.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a health claim for creatine and muscle strength in over 55s when combined with resistance training.
Fish oil-derived omega-3s may slow the normal decline in muscle mass and function in healthy older people, says a new study from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis.
While body builders have long said that vitamin E helps build strong muscles, the mechanism by which it may bring such benefits has been unknown – until now.
Supplements containing BioCell Collagen may protect the connective tissue of the musculoskeletal system and enhancing recovery from intense exercise, says preliminary data from a proof-of-concept study.
Increased levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may be associated with bigger muscles and greater knee extension strength in older people, says a new study.
Nitrate from beetroot juice could aid athletes by pushing more oxygen rich blood to muscles that need it the most, and may also improve the quality of life for people who have suffered from heart failure.
VPX/Redline CEO Jack Owoc tells Sports Nutrition 2014 delegates how to create a creatine-based sports/energy drink that’s 'omnipresent enough to crush Red Bull, Powerade and Monster'.
A daily glass of beetroot juice may boost the aerobic fitness of swimmers, reports a new study that supports the sports nutrition potential of beetroot previously reported for cycling, walking, and running.
Children are likely to have stronger muscles if their mothers have a higher level of vitamin D in their body during pregnancy, according to new research.
Daily supplements of betaine may improve body composition, performance and power of strength-trained men, according to the first human clinical trial to show such benefits.
A meta-analysis of 22 clinical trials shows that protein supplements are effective for boosting muscle mass and strength gains during resistance exercise in both younger and older subjects.
Supplements formulated with the branded ingredient Peak ATP may speed the recovery rate from exercise and ease muscle fatigue, say results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study.
Consumption of fish oil could help boost muscle strength in elderly people by around 20%, according to pilot data which will form the basis of a new study analysing the effect of fish oil on muscle deterioration.
Dietary supplements containing L-arginine have no benefit for improved muscular performance, according to a study in the Journal of the Society of Sports Nutrition.
“We decided to avoid lightning bolts and flexing biceps, the pure meathead bodybuilder look when designing our packaging", says Dr John Heiss, PhD, the lead scientist behind Herbalife24, the direct selling giant's new sports nutrition range.
European whey protein manufacturer Volac has launched its first consumer branded products to drive mainstream awareness of the benefits of whey protein beyond a macho male niche, and protect the market from outlandish health claims and poor quality products.
European food makers are beginning to utilise positive article 13, general function health claim opinions issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), precipitating a flood of potentially meaningless claims, according to one industry observer.
DSM Nutritional Products (DNP) is getting serious about ‘serious endurance’ for PeptoPro, the casein-based recovery protein that has been a slow-burner for the Dutch ingredients giant since a glamorous Olympic Games debut.
Sports supplements that contain additional – or proprietary – ingredients may have the edge over those that contain only core ingredients, according to a new study.
A new study claims that the positive effects of beetroot juice on heart and the body’s response to exercise are entirely down to its high nitrate content.
Daily supplements of l-carnitine l-tartrate may and reduce muscle soreness in middle-aged individuals and accelerate post-exercise recovery, says a new study.
Antioxidant-rich extracts of blueberries may counter the detrimental effect of excessive exercise, according to new results from a new study from New Zealand.
Creatine, the popular nutritional supplement used by athletes to
boost performance, may increase muscle strength in people with
muscular dystrophies by about nine per cent, says a new review.
Recently declared a separate entity from parent Loders Croklaan and
with a new CEO at the helm, the Lipid Nutrition is aiming to grow
sales volumes by making its products attractive for food uses and
to extend geographically.
Resveratrol, the antioxidant found in red wine, may help protect
heart health by limiting the effects of cardiac fibrosis, a
hardening of the heart tissue, finds new animal research.
Supplements containing essential amino acids and carbohydrates
appear to reduce the muscle wasting experienced by people confined
to bed for long periods of time, shows a small trial.
DSM Food Specialties is hoping to test its new recovery drink on a
team of racing drivers next summer. The trial could lead to a more
long-term involvement with the sport and raise awareness of the
finished product, said the Dutch...
Drinking a cup of coffee is more likely to reduce muscle pain
during a workout than taking an aspirin, suggests a small study
from the US. But the researchers do not know if caffeine, found in
numerous sports nutrition products, acts...
Combining a protein from a Mediterranean plant with the potent
neurotoxin Botox could produce an effective treatment for the
chronic pain experienced by millions of people, according to
British research.
A pill which could help build muscle without the need for exercise
could be more than just a pipe dream following research from Duke
University and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
in the US which has shown how...