Taste and nutrition company Kerry said new global research shows most protein consumers are motivated by health and wellness, with 50% of respondents associating protein with “healthy diet” and 46% with “healthy lifestyle.”
Scientists have shown that protein intake above the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) will not increase the risk of DNA damage in older adults, according to a first-of-its-kind study.
New research has concluded that the addition of berry polyphenols to plant protein isolate dispersions can alter their physical properties in a way which might be useful for the formulation of functional food and drink.
Two women who grew up enjoying the health benefits of eating insects in South Korea and Mexico have teamed up to create a versatile and nutrient dense insect protein blend which they hope will appeal to a wide audience from gym fanatics to fellow mums.
Personalized dietary advice is a cost-effective way to boost protein intakes and increase strength for community-dwelling older adults, says a new study from Finland and The Netherlands.
Protein’s health halo remains firmly in place as a report identifies protein-based Ready to Drink (RTD) and protein type/content as prime category opportunities to excel in the growing sports nutrition category.
LGC is expanding its certification schemes with the introduction of a new program for protein products, with one brand owner calling it “a really important and timely product certification”.
New product launches from the last month include a perimenopause focused supplement and digital support solution, a herbal range for sleep and mind focused products, and a plant-based ready-to-drink protein shake.
The high protein trend and growing interest in organic are driving innovation at Arla Foods Ingredients, which will showcase new whey protein ingredients for clear high protein beverages and organic products at Vitafoods next month.
With just three weeks to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, the virtual stage is set for some of the industry's biggest names.
A new Europe-wide survey has found weight loss and eating challenges prevalent in people recovering from Covid-19, and highlights nutritional care gaps after hospital discharge.
With just one month to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, interested delegates have just one day left to grab an early bird discount.
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.
Despite some confusion in the marketplace and an unresolved citizen’s petition on the issue, dietary supplement brands should label all nutrition information, particularly calories on sports nutrition products, industry experts tell NutraIngredients-USA.
Plant-based protein shakes may be better than whey protein shakes for people who need to monitor their glucose levels, according to research from the Centre for Nutraceuticals at the University of Westminster.
Researchers have shown for the first time that insect protein is just as effective as milk protein for protein digestion, amino acid absorption and muscle protein synthesis.
UK researchers have discovered a new bacterial species living in the gut that they say plays a key role in nitrogen availability - the process that makes available amino acids and proteins for the host.
A new group has formed whose stated mission is to bring clarity and transparency to the sourcing of amino acids. Called Aminofacts, the group is querying manufacturers to get a picture of how these ingredients are made and where they come from.
French insect protein pioneer Ÿnsect has acquired Dutch mealworm specialist Protifarm in a move that the company says will give it a ‘strategic boost’ in the human nutrition market.
A new player is on the verge of entering the astaxanthin and other markets with the granting of a patent on a ‘dark fermentation’ process for cultivating Haematococcus pluvialis and other algae species.
In adults with sufficient protein intake, post-race carbohydrate supplementation is more likely to be effective in reducing mild exercise-induced muscle soreness than protein supplementation, according to a new study.
Product nutritional values and front-of-pack health credentials are now buying factors for many consumers. In the last 18 months, this has been augmented by government initiatives, and the Covid pandemic.
A plant-based sports nutrition startup, launched this month, aims to offer uncompromising protein products which are tasty, sustainable, Informed Sport certified, and highly nutritious.
Krill oil specialist Aker BioMarine is taking the next step in deriving value from its raw material by launching a soluble protein that the company says has the complete amino acid profile and formulation flexibility to make it an important player in...
Rehovot-based ChickP Protein Ltd has launched a clean label non-GMO native chickpea starch that contains more than 98% starch content and has a uniquely high amylose to amylopectin ratio.
A morning protein shake will slightly reduce energy intake at breakfast and lunch, but not at dinner, and overall energy intake will increase overall, therefore this is an effective method for increasing protein consumption in older men, but not necessarily...
Researchers have released details of an intriguing new method to convert pig blood into a powder with 90% protein content that can be used as a supplement in a variety of foods.
A high protein, calorie restricted diet (HPD) leads to a more diverse gut microbiome in obesity and different microbial change as compared to that seen in response to a normal protein, calorie restricted diet (NPD), which may indicate the reason behind...
Extremely high intake of protein and low carbohydrate consumption will negate the effectiveness of probiotics supplementation in bodybuilders, new research from South Korea has found.
Sports nutrition and probiotics are the focus of innovation news this week, with new flavours specifically formulated for plant proteins, plus whey powder scientifically-backed for HIIT workouts, and an organic probiotic catering to the growing all-natural...
A recent study showed supplementing runners with whey protein provided greater mitochondrial adaptations in response to exercise than did a carbohydrate-only drink used as a control.
Collagen is the sports nutrition industry’s ‘rising star’ thanks to the mega trend for preventative health solutions and the COVID-related health and wellness boom, according to global collagen solutions supplier Rousselot.
As more consumers focus on health, wellness and sustainability, researchers are pointing to one botanical that has been hiding in plain sight for thousands of years.
A wildlife conservation expert has brought his passion for the environment to the sports nutrition industry with the UK’s first locally sourced cricket and plant-based sports nutrition brand Rebel Protein.
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 five-ingredient supplement of whey, micellar casein, creatine, vitamin D3, and omega-3, combined with resistance training, significantly improves lean mass, strength, and overall muscle quality in old age, according to a study of men over 70.
Recent research suggests that at looking the microbiome changes that result from increased protein and fiber consumption could be a better way to design nutritional plans that decrease the incidence of sarcopenia and obesity in older adults.
A social purpose driven entrepreneur is working to bring social conscience to the 'self-focused' health and nutrition industry through his plant-based supplements for the body and mind.
An entrepreneur with a passion for preventative health has created immunity supplements with up to ten times more vitamins than competitors, with an extra punch of polyphenols, in a bid to bring more healthful solutions to cold and flu aisles.
Mycoprotein, the mushroom derived protein source found in meat replacement products, stimulates muscle growth better than a leucine-matched portion of milk protein, according to a new study in resistance trained men.
Animal sources of protein are more potent than vegan sources for stimulating muscle growth but their significant impact on climate change means plant sources will be key for future diets, researchers will be told later this week as part of an online physiology...