Sports nutrition

Bimuno prebiotic may boost immune health for elite rugby players

19-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet of elite athletes with prebiotic galactooligosaccharide (GOS) may reduce the duration of upper respiratory symptoms and support gut health, says a new study that may improve the athletes’ availability to train and compete.

Phytochemicals could bolster physical activity performance through improved sleep

18-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new review has unveiled the promising effects of phytochemical (PC) supplementation on sleep recovery and daytime fatigue, leading to enhanced physical performance.

Consumers warned of ‘potentially lethal’ protein powder on the market

18-Jul-2023 By Flora Southey

The UK’s food safety regulator is urging consumers to avoid a recalled protein powder containing 5g of caffeine per serve – the equivalent of up to 200 cups of coffee.

Going 4GOLD: leveraging lipids to fuel performance

17-Jul-2023 By Olivia Brown

The food technology company 4GOLD, founded by a pro-athlete trio, have launched a new LiFT lipid supplement combining long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for a fast and lasting energy release to fuel athletic performance.

PepsiCo raises full-year guidance on portfolio performance, braces for challenges in sports and energy categories

13-Jul-2023 By Ryan Daily

PepsiCo beat second quarter expectations with its Frito-Lays and PepsiCo Beverages North America divisions posting double-digit organic revenue growth, but the company faces several challenges across its business, especially in the energy and sport drink...

Clinical trial supports TamaFlex joint health benefits

13-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of standardized extracts of tamarind seeds and turmeric may improve joint comfort and function, aerobic capacity, and lower body strength in people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, says a new study.

Study shows mango leaf extract-quercetin combo boosts exercise performance

12-Jul-2023 By Asia Sherman

Zynamite PX, a mango leaf extract combined with quercetin, enhances exercise performance along multiple molecular pathways in healthy men, according to a recent study.

China CBEC phenomenon: Tmall Global on overcoming supplements supply chain woes as products hit peak popularity

11-Jul-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Overseas supplements sold into China via cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) can get popular easily, but supply chain pain points are making it difficult for brands to replenish their goods in time, says the head of Tmall Global.

Summer Fancy Food Show

Levelle Nutrition launches to ‘empower female athletes with fuel formulated for her physiology’ and messaging that goes beyond ‘getting skinny and looking sexy’

10-Jul-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

Even though women make up half of marathon runners, only 2.5% of sports nutrition products explicitly target them, and those that do tend to be more expensive and tend to be rated poorly, forcing many female athletes to compromise their health by consuming...

Paraprobiotics-rich tempeh shows promise as vegan protein source for athletes and application in functional foods – review

03-Jul-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

The sports performance-enhancing properties of tempeh should be further explored for application in functional foods such as sports drinks, say researchers.

Esports industry experts explore the evolving market of gaming nutrition

30-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

In a panel discussion hosted by NutraIngredients yesterday (June 29), industry experts delved into the unique needs and preferences of esports athletes and the evolving consumer demographics within the category.

Enovate Biolife study concludes botanical supplement offers fast knee pain relief

30-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Botanical ingredient supplier, Enovate Biolife, is spotlighting the results of its recent study concluding its botanical-mix 'Muvz' ingredient could deliver significant knee pain relief in less than four hours.

Cycle-syncing nutrition: How females can harness their hormones

30-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The female hormonal cycle impacts almost every element of a woman’s health and has a significant impact on nutrition needs, yet current healthcare systems are quick to medicate and dampen these cycles as soon as unfavourable symptoms arise. One expert...

Butanediol ingredient may boost ketosis: Pilot study

29-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Acute supplementation with (R)-1,3-Butanediol could raises beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels associated with increased mental clarity and endurance, says a new study.

June 2023 Launch pad

28-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

Nootropics and natural energy alternatives to support cognition have dominated product launches throughout June, whilst players in protein and immunity categories hold strong.

Probiotics from elite athletes may boost sleep quality & energy levels

27-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A probiotic consortium developed by microbiome innovators FitBiomics may boost sleep quality by 69% and energy levels by 31%, according to findings of a new pilot study.

'We've overcome the first wave of vegan and vegetarian alternatives': Protein Distillery posits brewer’s yeast-based protein as the next stage in the market

26-Jun-2023 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

As alternative protein develops, brewer’s yeast is emerging as a strong driver of the market. Start-up ProteinDistillery has created a protein, developed from brewer’s yeast, that can not only be used for meat and dairy alternatives, but also to replace...

Webinar preview: Exploring the thriving market of esports nutrition

22-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

NutraIngredients will present a webinar entitled “Esports: A Multiplayer Opportunity”, on June 29th, bringing experts together to discuss trends and directions of the nutrition for gamers industry.

Study explores CBD (non)effects on health-related fitness

21-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Sports nutritionists at the University of Northern Colorado are investigating the influence of CBD consumption in physically active adults to resolve incongruities in the data surrounding its effects.

The evolution of pre-workout powder for the digital generation

19-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Pre-workout powder is re-imagining and re-defining its role for the “digitally native consumer”, according to a recent webinar from Nutrition Integrated.

Ketone ester may boost mental alertness in ultra-runners: Study

12-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a ketone ester may increase dopamine levels in ultra-endurance athletes and boost their mental alertness, says a new trial from Belgium.

Active Nutrition Summit: First speakers revealed!

12-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

NutraCast: Riding the astaxanthin wave with BGG World

09-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The company completed an expansion of its 100% glass-tube photobioreactor microalgae farm, doubling its production capacity.

Alternative protein from leaves? ‘Industry first’ development to reduce reliance on soy and pea

06-Jun-2023 By Flora Southey

A new source of alternative plant protein from amaranth leaf is in development for the food industry, with the help of vertical farming technology.

Caffeine alternative: Alpinia galanga extract increases alertness, decreases fatigue

06-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Natural ingredient supplier OmniActive has released the results of a new clinical trial that substantiates the effects of its enXtra ingredient as a caffeine-alternative in the growing energy supplement market.

Review: L-Carnitine supplementation could aid post-exercise muscle recovery

06-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

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.

Oxygen nanobubble drink found to enhance athletic performance, study suggests

05-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

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.

Collagen peptide reduces post-exercise muscle soreness, fatigue in middle-aged men – RCT

05-Jun-2023 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of collagen peptide has shown to reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness and fatigue in middle-aged men, making it a potential sports nutrition candidate, said researchers from Japan.

Turmeric may improve post-exercise recovery in elite athletes, study suggests

30-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

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.

Pump up the volume: L-citrulline formula shows promise in muscle study

26-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

“The results were so unexpected and dramatic that we were granted a patent for the invention.”

The dietary supplement fighting muscle loss and promoting healthy ageing

25-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

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.

Sports nutrition award winners developing Ayurvedic wisdom

25-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

Probiotics + vitamin D3 may boost performance in MMA athletes

22-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

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.

NutraCast: Intake Health’s device that measures hydration in real-time

19-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

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...

RCT supports phenylcapsaicin for aerobic capacity benefits

16-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a nature identical capsaicin analogue ingredient may improve aerobic capacity during exercise, says a new randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover trial.

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‘Our athletes bring everything to our brand’: STATE’s secrets to success in building its brand

16-May-2023 By Rachel Arthur

Danish energy drink STATE has attracted a host of sporting ambassadors at the very top of their game – including footballer Christian Eriksen, tennis star Caroline Wozniacki and now Swedish cross-country skier and Olympic gold medalist Jonna Sundling....

Vitafoods 2023 Highlights: The Active Consumer

16-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

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.

Get your early bird ticket! Active Nutrition Summit set to delve into all-things performance

04-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

NutraIngredients Awards 2023 winners revealed

03-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards 2023 winners were revealed yesterday, Wednesday May 3rd, during an online ceremony.

Women's health and plant protein in sports nutrition spotlight

03-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

Study: Supplement use prevalent among junior military

02-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

New study reveals 68% of Slovenian military personnel use food supplements, with variations based on military rank and participation in operations.

Protein for walking speed: Intake with resistance training benefit elderly with knee osteoarthritis, sarcopenia

25-Apr-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Taking protein supplementation with resistance exercise training has shown to shorten the time needed to acquire normal speed walking speed in elderly suffering from knee osteoarthritis and sarcopenia, according to findings from a 12-week study.

Study explores effects of microalgae extract and guarana in esports players

24-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

Competitive gamers who consume a complex of microalgae and guarana extracts prior to online play may experience improved reaction times, cognitive function and performance.

Chlorella supplementation may boost cycling performance: RCT

21-Apr-2023

Three weeks of supplementation with chlorella may improve relative power during repeated cycling sprints, and lower average lactate and heart rate during endurance tests, says a new study from England.

Advertising restrictions will unfairly penalise sports and active nutrition industry, warns trade body

04-Apr-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

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...

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