Sports & Energy

NSF International said that the newly designed app and website support its Certified for Sport testing program and help athletes and consumers avoid potentially harmful ingredients and banned substances in dietary supplements.

Caffeine's myriad benefits for body and brain make the alkaloid a consumer favorite. 

The study found that Deep Ocean Minerals-a preparation extracted from desalinated minerals and trace elements collected in seawater approximately 200 meters below the earth’s surface-can improve both cerebral hemodynamic response during exercise and recovery afterward.

The most unexpected supplements sales trends from last year, according to SPINS.

According to the study authors, this is the first study to “comprehensively characterize the physiological responses to slowly digestible starch…in in vitro and in vivo studies.”

In the study, researchers used chemical analyses to demonstrate that of 44 products claiming to contain SARMs and sold online, only slightly more than half contained the ingredient and many more were inaccurately labeled.

The associations, along with the U.S Anti-Doping Agency, said that they support FDA’s recent efforts to crack down on the unlawful manufacturing of body-building products containing selective androgen receptor modulators.

The latest research on brain health ingredients indicates products are meeting consumer needs and offer significant opportunity for category growth.

Making the case for dairy proteins in a plant-protein era.

The number of global sports nutrition product launches has increased significantly, particularly over the past three years or so, according to Innova Market Insights data.

The study showed improved joint mobility, comfort and functional capacity following supplementation with Natreon's AyuFlex.

The clinical study found that the polyphenol-rich blend of botanical extracts can alleviate muscle soreness and shorten athletes’ time to recovery.

Recent studies show whey protein’s benefits in cases of sarcopenia, high blood pressure, and more.

The proposed legislation, introduced by State Representative Kay Khan earlier this year, is an updated version of a bill first introduced in 2015.

The company said its Promond ingredient-its first protein powder ingredient-is a sustainably sourced answer to consumer demand for dairy and meat protein alternatives.

Ganeden said that this research further validate's Staimune's track record of immune health support.

The company said that its new AstaReal CWS25 astaxanthin ingredient is perfect for sports nutrition and on-the-go beverages.

Balchem/Albion said that it is taking advantage of increased consumer demand for two key minerals-magnesium and zinc-to build its presence in the fast-growing sports nutrition market.

The company showcased new innovative delivery forms for its collagen peptide ingredients and discussed the research that is helping it make inroads in two key market segments: nutricosmetics and muscle health.

The company says that its print and digital ad campaigns help educate the consumer about its Velositol and Nitrosigine ingredients-and catch the attention of formulators and brand marketers.

Natreon’s new Natreon One Sports-Marketing Platform is focused around four key areas of sports nutrition-focus, energy, endurance, and recovery-to hone its marketing message and build its position in the sports nutrition category.

But what do we really know about how these ingredients unlock protein’s potential-and what evidence do we have that they actually do so?

The ingredient, called Sustra 2434, is a blend of native corn starch and tapioca flour and, according to the company, has been scientifically shown in the company’s proprietary research to promote a lower glycemic index and steadier blood sugar levels over an extended period of time.

Reginator is a patented blend of nine essential amino acids, plus arginine, that has been shown to increase muscle synthesis.

Protein is a highly popular supplement in both consumer and industry circles. But how much do industry insiders and consumers actually know about protein? And how much of what they think they know is, quite simply, wrong?