Sports Nutrition Sector

Getting the science right for women in sports nutrition

05-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

There is still a dearth of nutrition science specific to the needs of female athletes and active nutrition consumers, but the picture is slowly improving, said one of the pioneers in the field.

Super Bowl winner headlines program at Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022

14-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 returns in February as an in-person event. Located in sunny San Diego, the meeting will feature cutting-edge content from subject matter experts that will help companies succeed in this market sector that...

Mice study finds big glucose dose right after exercise beats smaller servings at intervals

15-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study done in mice has found that a large amount of glucose given immediately after endurance exercise replenished muscles faster than smaller amounts given over 45 minutes.

Study finds single dose of ATP ingredient boosts muscular power, endurance

03-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study on PEAK ATP, a branded ingredient marketed by TSI Group, shows the molecule can have significant sports performance benefits with a single, acute dose.

Pull of social media drives potentially dangerous ‘dry scooping’ fad, expert says

11-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The latest craze in the social media driven world of sports nutrition has gym rats eschewing water and taking scoops of powdered supplements straight.

Study finds almost half of active military personnel use sports supplements

09-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study by US military health experts found that almost half of active service members use sports nutrition products on a regular basis and there was little risk associated with their use.

Higher-uptake CoQ10 form boosts cycling performance

23-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Supplementing with a special form of CoQ10 boosted performance in a cycling time trial, a recent study has found.

Review finds only tepid support for use of taurine for sports performance

30-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

The amino acid taurine has been a mainstay of sports nutrition formulations for many years. But the authors of a recent review paper said the evidence for its physiological effects is mixed at best.

Review points to effectiveness of keto diet, but also cites wide range of evidence quality

10-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

Do ketogenic diets work? A recently published review of scientific evidence on the subject came back with the answer: “Yes, but . . . “

Multi strain probiotic eases gut issues for elite cyclists but doesn't make them go faster

03-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study indicates probiotics might help alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms for elite cyclists during bouts of heavy training even if the ingredients didn’t boost actual performance.

Isomaltulose shows some blood sugar benefits but no performance boost in running trial

26-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent study found isomaltulose, a low glycemic sugar, quelled blood sugar spikes after a running trial to exhaustion better than did other sugars. But one expert questioned whether the differences were significant.

Everton FC nutrition chief says supplements both help and hinder his cause

23-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation forms a key part of the nutrition protocol of Everton FC, one of the oldest clubs in English football. It’s part of a revamp of the club’s approach to fueling players, brought on by the team’s first dedicated head of nutrition. But supplements...