Sports & Energy

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.

Increased stress and tiredness, especially over the past year, are sending consumers to supplement and food shelves to find support.

Based on these results, the researchers concluded that Curcugen from DolCas Biotech may provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic effects following acute exercise.

A recent meta-analysis found that Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), a metabolite of leucine, shows promise in supporting the body composition of older adults.

Research on ingredients to slow aged-related muscle loss

Convenience and science are paving the way for new health products for gamers.

Qualitas Health, doing business as iwi, has partnered with Grupo Indukern (, and Gullspång Re:food VC to accelerate company growth through the development of innovative, algae-centered products, and increase its footprint in the plant-based products market.

Clinical studies are revealing that probiotics could be sports nutrition’s next big thing.