Sports & Energy

Eagle Diagnostics' TruShield launches a new certification-verification app, highlighting banned substance testing standards for supplement brands.

A new meta-analysis in Frontiers in Nutrition demonstrates beetroot juice improves maximal oxygen uptake, power output, and sprint performance.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Andrew Ross, DO, Rousselot's science liaison and writer, who makes the case that blending collagen peptides into existing formulas isn't just a cost play, it's a functional and nutritional upgrade.

A clinical study demonstrates that combining caffeine and L-theanine can fail to boost athletic performance and may hinder physical power.

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study showed short-term supplementation with the extract delivers dose-dependent benefits in both power output and brain focus.

The formulation blends micronized creatine, HMB, and pomegranate polyphenols for age-related muscle decline and support for cognition.

The launch signals supplement brands moving into a growing segment of the protein market defined by water-mixability and low-calorie profiles.

The systematic review noted beta-alanine consistently delays fatigue in female athletes.

A look at common health issues related to aging in men and the ways lifestyle and dietary supplements can work hand-in-hand to improve health and quality of life.

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.

At SupplySide Connect New Jersey, Suresh Lakshmikanthan, PhD, Natural Remedies’ chief business officer, explains how dual-standardized Ashwa-30 leverages ATP-active compounds and withanolides to deliver energy, endurance, and metabolic benefits at just 30 mg.

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.