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

Energy and relaxation dietary supplements: Stress and fatigue drive consumers to supplement shelves

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

Recent study demonstrates curcumin’s potential to support recovery post-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. 

Meta-analysis finds that HMB supplementation supports healthy muscle mass in older adults

Research on ingredients to slow aged-related muscle loss

Sarcopenia Stoppers: Nutritional ingredients to combat age-related muscle loss

Robby Gardner is a freelance journalist in Los Angeles, specializing in fresh produce and health food ingredients.

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

Growing trends in esports dietary supplements

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. 

Qualitas Health enters strategic partnerships with Grupo Indukern and Gullspång Re:food

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

Sports probiotics are gaining ground

A recent study conducted by NSF International and Harvard Medical School found nine prohibited stimulants in 17 sports and weight loss supplements on top of the illegal Deterenol already on the label.

Study from NSF finds illegal stimulants in sports nutrition and weight management products

The cognitive health space is now for everyone, offering multiple benefits that encompass the needs of different demographics.

One brain, multiple concerns: The diversity of the cognitive health category

NSF International recently appointed John Travis to the position of Technical Leader for the company’s Certified for Sport dietary supplement certification and banned substance screening program. 

John Travis has been named NSF International’s Technical Leader

Paused for pandemic? Reflections and predictions on COVID-19 from sports nutrition suppliers

How COVID-19 shook the sports nutrition market. Is recovery in sight?

Here’s what experts predict could shake up the sports drinks market in 2021.

What could impact the sports drinks category in 2021?

A recently-published study found that supplementation with a specific collagen peptides from Gelita significantly reduced exercise-induced knee pain.

Branded collagen peptides, Fortigel, may support exercise-induced knee pain says recent study

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is partnering with Cayuga Milk Ingredients for the production of its Refit milk proteins MPI 90 and MPC 85.

FrieslandCampina, Cayuga Milk Ingredients partner to produce locally sourced milk proteins in US 

Gencor announced that Levagen+, a branded version of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), received the Informed Ingredient Certification for absence of WADA-prohibited substances from LGC.

Levagen+ receives Informed Ingredient Certified Certification from LGC

Uncovering knowledge is nothing new to dairy-nutrition researchers, and not even a global pandemic could pull the brakes that.

Dairy Discoveries: The latest science on dairy proteins

LGC launched two new banned substance testing and certification programs: Informed Manufacturer and Informed Ingredient, targeting ingredients for sports nutrition products and facilities that manufacture sports supplements.

LGC launches new banned substance certification programs for sports nutrition

In the introductory paper, “Bovine colostrum: its constituents and uses,” the researchers describe the main constituents and quality control of bovine colostrum while sharing an overview of the use of cow colostrum in human and veterinary health and wellness. 

Special issue of the journal Nutrients will focus on the benefits of bovine colostrum

A new animal study shows the potential of fucoidan supplementation for sports nutrition. 

Fucoidan supplementation may increase muscle size and strength, says recent animal study

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