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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.

AHPA to host a virtual sports nutrition congress with industry veterans 

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

Israeli food-tech startup launches its BioLift energy beverage in the U.S. 

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

 Lonza launches probiotic designed for sports nutrition 

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.

PLT Health launches sports nutrition ingredient 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.

Krill oil reduces choline decline during exercise, says recent study

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

French oak wood extract supports vigor in older subjects, says recent study

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

NuLiv launches sports nutraceutical Senactiv 

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

Can sports nutrition sales stay strong during COVID-19?

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. 

Zhou Nutrition debuts six functional water enhancers 

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.

Blueberries may support muscle growth, repair in women, says recent study

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

Arla Foods launches organic micellar casein isolate protein ingredient, MicelPure Organic

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

Berg Nutrition named U.S. distributor of capsaicin ingredient 

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

Unibar launches thermogenic ingredient, CapZfuel

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

Beyond CBD: Exploring other hemp cannabinoids’ health benefits

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