Supplementation with a ketone ester may increase dopamine levels in ultra-endurance athletes and boost their mental alertness, says a new trial from Belgium.
As we come close to the Early Bird ticket deadline for NI's Active Nutrition Summit 2023, we reveal some of the first confirmed speakers to join the agenda, which is already packed with diverse and engaging content.
Dietary supplementation with the oral probiotic BLIS K12 may improve immune parameters in healthy people performing a high-intensity training (HIT) program, says a new RCT.
A new systematic review has investigated the impact of L-carnitine supplementation on muscle bioenergetics and its potential as an antioxidant in physically active individuals.
A new study finds the consumption of an oxygen nanobubble beverage significantly improves the time-to-completion of maximal and submaximal exercises performed by male cyclists.
The new study notes that following the consumption of a turmeric supplement, subjective measures of leg and whole-body soreness improved whilst causing a reduction in markers of inflammation.
The product Livadur has been awarded NutraIngredients ‘Best Sports Nutrition Product of the Year’, as it aims to offer high quality of life by preserving functionality of muscles well into old age.
The winners of NutraIngredients' ‘Ingredient of the Year: Sports Nutrition Award’ say the accolade empowers them to continue developing the Ayurvedic wisdom of Terminalia arjuna.
A health and nutrition entrepreneur has taken inspiration from the world of influencer marketing to create a football club affiliated sports nutrition brand to successfully capture the interest of the 700million strong global fan base.
Four-weeks of supplementation with a combination of five probiotic strains and vitamin D3 enhanced lactate utilization and offered anaerobic performance benefits for in mixed martial artists, says a new study from Poland.
Intake Health is working with several major pro sports teams to measure athlete hydration in real-time. But the technology they’re using isn’t a smart watch, an Oura Ring, or even a wearable. It’s a device that is affixed to locker room urinals. The company...
Supplementation with a nature identical capsaicin analogue ingredient may improve aerobic capacity during exercise, says a new randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover trial.
Companies at Vitafoods 2023 saw active consumers as a key target demographic, with exhibitors presenting innovative concepts targeting a wide range of consumers leading active lifestyles.
Fonterra revealed its latest insights on nutritional support for athletes' mental wellbeing and presented a range of product concepts with the body and brain in mind, during Vitafoods 2023.
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has welcomed new Chairman Luca Bucchini to take the place of former chairman Dr Adam Carey, who was in the role for more than a decade.
When tapping into the metabolic health supplements space, brands should take inspiration from 'aspirational' and personalised products, industry experts have advised during a Vitafoods online panel discussion.
NutraIngredients Europe is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Active Nutrition Summit - a three day conference in which industry and academics will translating science into performance for active consumers.
With plant-based protein and women's health continuing to provide ample innovation opportunity in sports nutrition, industry experts have discussed the key challenges facing new product developers.
By Luca Bucchini, ESSNA Chair and Managing Director at Hylobates Consulting
As former Vice-Chair Luca Bucchini officially starts his new role as Chair of ESSNA this week, he provides his deep-dive insights into formulation challenges for the sports nutrition sector.
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has warned the UK Government that blanket online and TV advertising restrictions for products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) aiming to address childhood obesity may inadvertently harm the sports...
The Prague-based sports nutrition company, Infinit Nutrition, has expanded its personalisation platform, Custom, into Europe, allowing athletes online access to customised hydration products.
Short-term astaxanthin supplementation provided immune support for runners during rigorous exercise and uniquely countered decreases in plasma immunoglobulin levels, according to a recent study. It did not, however, offset exercise-induced muscle soreness,...
Sports Nutrition brand Science in Sport (SiS) has announced a multi-year partnership with women's world marathon champion Gotytom Gebreslase and the Elite Running Team.
A new study reports that an olive fruit water phytocomplex drink, rich in hydroxytyrosol, could improve aspects of performance and acute exercise recovery.
From heart health to enhanced performance, HumanN’s CEO Joel Kocher is hailing nitric oxide and its ability to address a broad range of health needs by supporting blood flow in different ways.
Neither chia flour nor whey protein supplementation elicit an enhanced effect on fat free mass (FFM) or strength gains during resistance training in healthy young men consuming a high protein mixed diet, according to new data.
A new trial observes that fat oxidation (FAT-ox) rates improved during a period of moderate-intensity cycling by aerobically trained males, following two-week administration of wild blueberries (WBs).
More research is needed into the effects of Arginine and Citrulline supplementation on cardiovascular health and athletic performance, according to a recent review.
As the sports nutrition mainstreams to be more about active nutrition, the opportunity for the category is “golden right now”, says Scott Dicker, Director of Market Insights for SPINS.
Three-year-young cold-pressed health drink startup, Exalt, is set to provide bespoke recovery drinks to the premier league football club Tottenham Hotspur, with regular nutrition reformulations based on athletes' health stats and targets.
Whey protein supplementation promotes muscle mass increase and selective increases in muscular strength and endurance from resistance exercise, independent of dietary influence, according to a new industry-funded study.
The number of sports and active nutrition companies investing in CBD has grown significantly in Europe over the last few years despite regulatory uncertainty, so what does this market hold for these brands? In this article, ESSNA’s Chair Dr Adam Carey,...
The importance of microbial diversity in the gut for athletic performance was highlighted at ‘Probiota’ last week, with recent pilot studies highlighting the potential to pre-empt reductions with targeted dietary interventions.
New research from the University of Exeter and the U.S. National Institutes of Health showed that consumption of dietary nitrate significantly increased muscle force while exercising.
The upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota is officially sold out. The event, which will take place 6-8 February, will bring together over 450 delegates in Barcelona.
LGC has officially launched its new ‘Informed’ certification scheme for protein products to help raise the bar on quality and confidence in protein supplements.
Pharmactive Biotech Products' new scientifically backed KWD+ kiwi extract (Actinidia deliciosa) targets vegan sports nutrition consumers as well as ageing populations at risk of muscle loss.
High-intensity functional training (HIFT) with astaxanthin supplementation for 12 weeks reduced circulatory lipid levels and improved the body composition of obese men in an recent Iranian study.
Ergo Bioscience plans to scale up its cell culture fermentation process with the help of Italian specialist firm Aethera Biotech in a new deal announced today.
Whey, but not pea, protein significantly attenuates exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD) following long-distance walking in older adults, likely due to the difference in leucine levels, according to new research.
Regular curcumin supplementation during exercise may relieve associated muscle soreness and fatigue in adolescent athletes, according to a recent study from researchers in Taiwan.
Popular culture trends have led to predictions for a strong South-east Asian flavour influence in the Sports Nutrition sector from the industry experts Synergy Flavours.
As gaming continues to integrate into pop culture, all eyes are on esports, including the dietary supplement industry. Microphyt, a French firm that offers specialty ingredients from microalgae, recently introduced GamePhyt.