Sports & Energy

In a saturated energy market, nuanced benefits that improve focus and stress management can help brands stand out.

A new clinical study shows Caffinity, a whole coffee cherry extract from FutureCeuticals, boosts cycling performance by 4.6%.

As creatine innovation evolves beyond traditional gym performance, manufacturers are developing clinically supported formats aimed at brain energy metabolism, cellular resilience, healthy aging, and GLP-1-associated muscle preservation.

A new PLT Health Solutions-Alethios collaboration focused on decentralized clinical research reflects growing demand among nutraceutical manufacturers for product-specific evidence.

Kyowa Hakko to debut research on Cognizin Citicoline at ISSN 2026, revealing how a single 500 mg dose impacts acute cognitive performance and brain waves.

From hormonal wellness and sports recovery to delivery technologies and Ayurvedic positioning, fenugreek is gaining attention across multiple women’s health categories as manufacturers explore multifunctional botanical formulations.

The recognition for Ashwa.30 at the Barcelona show highlights a broader industry interest in clinically studied, low-dose botanical ingredients targeting sports nutrition, stress support, and active lifestyle formulations.

The acquisition strengthens the gummy supplement manufacturer North American production capabilities and positions the company for continued growth in functional delivery formats.

The ingredient supplier is advancing a broader longevity platform centered on pairing mechanistic aging science with clinically measurable benefits in mobility, cognition, and performance.

With a positive EFSA opinion in hand, Nutriearth highlights a bioactive vitamin D3 oil and functional powder designed for improved absorption, lower dosing, and sustainable fortification strategies at Vitafoods Europe.

As bovine colostrum gains traction across gut health, immunity, sports nutrition, and beauty-from-within categories, research and industry coverage continue to examine the ingredient’s efficacy, quality considerations, and evolving applications in dietary supplements.

Nektium will showcase energy beverage concepts, featuring Zynamite RTDs and Rhodiolife-infused coffees at the event.

In a chat with Nutritional Outlook, biomedicine professor Mathias Ziegler explores the complexities of NAD+ metabolism, highlighting emerging research on CD38, mitochondrial dynamics, and the gap between biomarker gains and real-world outcomes.

New regulatory clearance for soy protein highlights growing demand for clinically substantiated, plant-based ingredients targeting cardiovascular health.

A new randomized, placebo-controlled study suggests nitrate-rich beetroot extract may support neuromuscular performance and mobility.

As research expands and new consumer segments emerge, creatine is evolving beyond performance nutrition into cognitive health, healthy aging, and daily wellness applications, bringing new opportunities and challenges for formulators.

The clinical study found that the galactooligosaccharide (GOS) prebiotic supported a reduction in GI symptoms and reduction of average days of upper respiratory symptoms in athletes.

From stress and cognitive support to formulation challenges and regulatory considerations, this FAQ explores the science and market forces shaping ashwagandha’s role in modern nutraceuticals.

Emerging ingredients—from collagen peptides and mitochondrial-supporting compounds to high-growth whey protein—are shaping the future of sports nutrition, with science-backed performance benefits and certification standards influencing consumer trust.

Under the certified program, the branded softgels passed screening in three dosage formats, reflecting a growing demand for third-party verification in sports nutrition.

The natural caffeine ingredient will be launched at Natural Products Expo West, highlighting supply chain sustainability and transparency.

The company will showcase its new Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) at Natural Products Expo West, adding to its portfolio of cellular energy ingredients.

Interest and expansion in protein continues, as more consumers recognize its benefits and adopt high protein diets.

Creatine continues to see double digit growth as more consumers discover and take creatine. Predominantly used in pre-workout for sports nutrition, creatine is also seeing new life as an ingredient that supports cognitive health, further contributing to its growth.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation in which Dicker discusses what is driving sales growth of ashwagandha, colostrum, as well as sea moss.