Sports & Energy

The American Herbal Products Association is hosting a virtual Sports Nutrition Congress on Oct. 21, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

BioLift is designed to help the body's circadian rhythm overcome the midday slump by utilizing the science of chronobiology.

Lonza launched TWK10, a probiotic strain isolated from naturally fermented Taiwanese kimchi designed for athletes and active consumers.

PLT Health Solutions and Laila Nutraceuticals launched a botanically based ingredient that provides a range of clinically supported benefits for athletes and the active/sports nutrition consumer called RipFACTOR Muscle Accelerator.

A recent study found that supplementation with krill oil (SuperbaBoost from Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS) helped support choline levels during long-distance, high-intensity exercise.

A recently published study found that supplementation with the French oak wood extract Robuvit supports vigor in older men experiencing reduced energy levels.

NuLiv Science has launched a newly rebranded sports nutraceutical compound — formerly known as ActiGin — called Senactiv.

COVID-19 impacted sports nutrition sales, but dietary supplement industry players highlight bright spots and long-term opportunities.

Zhou Nutrition debuted a new line of Zhou Nutrition Water Enhancers in six natural flavors to support a variety of wellness needs—from hair and skin health to memory and management of occasional stress.

A new research study funded by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council investigated how subjects consuming a diet enriched with blueberries affects the cells responsible for muscle growth and repair.

Arla Foods Ingredients launched MicelPure Organic, an organic micellar casein isolate with a minimum of 87% native protein.

Berg Nutrition was named the exclusive U.S. distributer of aXivite phenylcapsaicin, a synthetic form of capsaicin developed by Sweden-based company, aXichem.

Unibar Corp. launched CapZfuel, a bioavailable and safe capsaicin extract that offers optimal thermogenesis support to better convert fat into energy.

As consumers—and researchers—grow curious about hemp’s other cannabinoids, what health gains might they find?

As more shoppers seek out high-protein snacks, how can they tell which ones are truly better? One company took a look.

There’s no regulatory definition for the term "clean energy" in the food, beverage, and dietary supplements space. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t responsible ingredient suppliers defining the category.

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

PLT Health Solutions Inc., in partnership with Laila Nutraceuticals, is launching a new joint health and muscle recovery ingredient marketed to the active and sports nutrition market, called Dynaleve Muscle+Joint Formula. 

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

Sports products are in the middle of a flavor revolution.

TSI Group Ltd. has acquired Metabolic Technologies LLC., the company responsible for the discovery of beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB). 

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

A sports supplement aimed at a male athlete shouldn’t necessarily have the same formulation or benefits as one targeting a female athlete. Yet many still do.

Gencor Pacific has received a U.S. patent (US 10,576,118 B2) for its fenugreek extract, Testofen, which is standardized to a 50% minimum content of Fenuside.