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BGG World was issued a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the use of astaxanthin to support heart function during exercise (US Patent #10,827,775).   

BGG issued patent on AstaZine natural astaxanthin for heart health

Body&Fit, Glanbia Performance Nutrition’s direct-to-consumer brand, and Lonza are collaborating to expand Body&Fit’s nutrition, supplements and dietary solutions utilizing Lonza’s Duocap capsule portfolio and specialty nutrition ingredients.

Lonza, Body&Fit collaborate on specialty supplements using Duocap capsule technology

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has launched a new video series called “4 Things to Know,” which explains complex dietary supplements industry topics for non-industry audiences. 

CRN launches video series to help educate non-industry audiences

Sabinsa announces five new patents pertaining to digestive health, sports nutrition, heart health, and sexual health. 

Sabinsa announces five new patents

Chemi Nutra has been granted a new patent (United States Patent 10,869,843) for phosphatidic acid, claiming that its branded Mediator PA can increase muscle mass and strength when accompanied with resistance exercise.

Chemi Nutra granted patent for phosphatidic acid to support muscle mass and strength

The company is carving out its own stake in the PEA market in a big way: with heavy investment in research and development.

Nutritional Outlook’s 2020 Best of the Industry Awards, Ingredient Supplier: Gencor

Plant proteins may allure consumers with their clean and green attributes, but dairy proteins are increasingly competing on this front, in addition to offering their own undeniable health and formulating benefits.

Dairy proteins still tell a good-news story

ChemiNutra announced that a recent study found its AlphaSize Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC) supported the performance of gamers during virtual reality gameplay.

AlphaSize Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline supports gaming performance in recent study

While powders continue to be the primary driver in the BCAA market, other formats are quickly growing in response to new interest in the benefits of BCAAs.

BCAA products are diversifying

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

Dietary supplement manufacturing challenges have never been greater thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic

Dietary supplements are empowering women to take charge of their wellness.

Women’s health hot spots for dietary supplements: healthy muscles, brain support, vaginal health, maternal health, and beauty from within

NPA files citizen petition requesting clear guidance on labeling caloric content for BCAA products, providing relief from frivolous lawsuits.

NPA files citizen petition requesting clear guidance for labeling calories on BCAA products

Despite shifting spending habits following the pandemic, plant-based protein still seeing significant growth, according to experts speaking at AHPA's inaugural Sports Nutrition Congress.

Plant-based protein is here to stay say experts at AHPA's inaugural Sports Nutrition Congress

A recent study conducted in collaboration with Abbott, University of Illinois, and the U.S. Air Force, found that proper nutrition is directly linked with physical and cognitive performance. 

New study finds link between nutrition and physical, cognitive performance

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

Americans confident in dietary supplement effectiveness and quality in 2020, including during COVID-19 pandemic, CRN surveys show

A recent webinar hosted by CRN called “Sports Nutrition: Challenges and Opportunities Amidst COVID-19” shed some light on how the fitness and sports nutrition market is faring during the pandemic. 

Sports nutrition consumers showing renewed interest overall nutrition and immune health

A recently published year-long randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that a combination of a branded HMB (Calcium β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate) and vitamin D3 enhanced muscle function in adults over the age of 60. 

HMB with vitamin D3 supports muscle function in aged adults, says recent study

Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association, talks about why the time is right for the association’s first Sports Nutrition Congress happening on October 21.

Sports nutrition will be an important and successful market even after COVID-19 passes, says Michael McGuffin and AHPA, who hosts its upcoming Sports Nutrition Congress

Layn Natural Ingredients launched its Nutræ business unit, which provides botanical ingredient solutions suited for nutraceutical and personal care products.

Layn Natural Ingredients launches botanical solutions division, Nutrae 

 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.