Sports & Energy

At Vitafoods, Naturex will highlight a number of botanically based sports nutrition concepts.

Prinova will be conducting demo tours to showcase its ingredients and custom formulations in the form of some of the nutrition industry’s hottest concepts.

Arla Foods ingredients has released a 100% whey protein hydrolysate solution called Lacprodan HYDRO.Clear, which is specially formulated for fortifying sparkling water with protein.

Sabinsa Corp. has been awarded new patents for its branded Coleus forskohlii extract, ForsLean ingredient.

The sports nutrition industry is amidst a long-term growth trend unparalleled in recent consumer health history, writes Euromonitor International.

There is no singular sports nutrition shopper today. For sports nutrition brands, this fact is as exciting as it is challenging.

Sports drinks consumers are continuing to drive market change through an increased interest in healthier, more natural products.

Two recent studies show that AmLexin may reduce delayed onset muscle soreness and protect cartilage from degradation. 

Adaptogenic herb shilajit may help athletes retain muscle strength following exercise and reduce the degradation of collagen in joints, according to a recent study. 

Informed-Choice is a quality-assurance certification for sports nutrition products.

The ingredient is certified USDA Organic by QAI.

Oceanix is said to be rich in antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), as well as essential fatty acids, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals.

Gencor reports that a new study that has been submitted for publication found that its proprietary fenugreek extract, Testofen, increased strength, endurance, and lean body mass is healthy, active males. 

Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd. announced that it has been granted SC (production license) for sports nutrition products in China. 

Reducing the earthy, bitter, and often chalky off-notes of different plant proteins is more complicated than it seems.

The study concluded that supplementation with bioactive collagen peptides may accelerate the clinical benefits of calf-strengthening, and return-to-running programs, decreasing the risk of injury, and improving flexibility. 

The botanicals market is seeing a number of new entrants and emerging stars quickly gaining ground.

AlphaSize A-GPC has earned non-GMO certification by the International GMO Evaluation and Notification Program (IGEN), says AlphaSize’s supplier, Chemi Nutra (Austin, TX).

Market research indicates that today’s consumers are spending more on immune-health supplements than ever. Ahead, a look at some of the latest studies on immune-health ingredients.

How and where caffeine helps, whom it might hurt-and what we just don’t know yet.

Manufacturers are casting a wider net for collagen, spanning beauty and joint health to sports nutrition.

This year, ingredients and supplement categories at higher risk of adulteration include: selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMS), phenibut, tianeptine, higenamine, and certain high-profile botanical ingredients.

The magnesium supplements market is still largely untapped, with lots of potential for growth.

Nootropic spearmint extract containing rosmarinic acid may support reactive agility. 

Spearmint extract containing rosmarinic acid may improve performance under stress, according to new study.