Sports & Energy

Layn Natural Ingredients has launched a natural antioxidant extract called SophorOx.

A recent survey of 13,000 people in 24 countries conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Herbalife Nutrition and the Council for Responsible Nutrition found that 89% of all respondents are taking steps to improve their health.

NNB Nutrition’s MitoBurn, a non-protein amino acid metabolite of the branched-chain amino acid L-valine, is now self-affirmed GRAS as a powdered food ingredient in sports drinks and in grain-based bars, nutrition bars, and instant-powdered nutritional beverages.

Today’s market is flush with various sports-nutrition supplements, including plant- and animal-based protein powders, tablets, capsules, tablets, and more.

With more consumers discovering what sports nutrition has to offer, they’re raising expectations for the category.

Two recent studies show new evidence that HP Ingredient's LJ100 Tongkat Ali extract supports men's health, including healthy aging, sexual function, and fitness.

KetoSure MCT can be used in powdered drink mixes, hot beverage powder mixes, and snack and bar formulations.

The goal of the new partnership is to develop new hemp and pea varieties with higher protein content, differential starch content, and improved texture.

Petteruti will take the place of Chemi Nutra’s outgoing president and CEO, Scott Hagerman, who is retiring.

The companies say their ingredient is a cost-effective option for dietary supplement and functional food and beverage manufacturers.

The new Kaged Muscle product, Pro-biotic Premium Performance, is marketed to enhance endurance, reduce fatigue, and promote gut health.

A survey and trial conducted by French healthcare market research company Expansion Consulteam found that nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic who took a ubiquinol supplement daily felt less tired and stressed.

The claims include, “Source of antioxidant probiotic” and “Source of antioxidant probiotic in elite athletes.”

Multifunctional benefits, cleaner labels, and evidence of safety and efficacy are definitely on the list.

An update on the new research and developments in antioxidant ingredients.

A recently published study found that supplementation with a proprietary tongkat ali supported testosterone levels in healthy, young male subjects.

The bill must now pass in the state assembly. However, the assembly only has until June 10 to vote on it before the legislature adjourns.

NextFerm Industries has announced that it has successfully completed an industrial production pilot for ProteVin, a vegan, non-GMO, yeast-based protein alternative.

The voluntary program assures brand manufacturers that the ingredients have been routinely tested for a range of prohibited substances, and therefore safe for use by athletes.

Sports supplements are increasingly taking a holistic approach to maintaining peak performance.

Consumers can be shortsighted—particularly men who may choose to live life with a macho “carpe diem” attitude that is also cavalier about their own mortality.

Researchers are actively investigating how probiotics influence numerous aspects of human health.

Phenolaeis has developed a prototype called First Date: Date and Oat Bites, a clean label chewy granola product with four premium functional ingredients to support mood and energy.

Results showed that after two weeks of intervention, subjects taking tongkat ali saw 15% higher levels in testosterone, 34% levels of free testosterone, and 30% higher levels of estradiol, compared to placebo.

Cognitive health concerns people of all ages, giving dietary supplement manufacturers numerous avenues for reaching customers.