Sports & Energy

Hot ingredients cocoa and probiotics are looking to cash in on another ingredient superstar: high protein.

Urolithin A, a metabolite found in pomegranates and other nuts, may enhance muscle strength and endurance in aging populations, according to new preclinical study results.

Horphag Research says its new French oak-wood extract may support management of chronic fatigue syndrome and promote healthy liver function.

Preclinical study results suggest Nitrosigine bonded arginine silicate complex significantly increases blood serum levels of arginine and silicon compared to equivalent doses of Nitrosigine’s components individually.

More ingredient suppliers now offer vegan-friendly dietary supplement ingredients.

The new study suggested BioPerine, a black pepper extract, may enhance the bioavailability of resveratrol in humans when combined with regular exercise training.

Suppliers cite growing demand as one reason for renewed interest in phospholipids.

Fish oil–derived EPA and DHA were also found to attenuate strength loss and muscle soreness following exercise, according to researchers.

Turmeric is the darling of the natural products market. What have we learned lately about turmeric and its active constituent, curcumin?

Short-term supplementation with Montmorency tart cherry may improve markers of muscle catabolism, immune and inflammatory stress, and overall performance in aerobically trained individuals during endurance exercise.

Twelve-week supplementation with KSM-66 ashwagandha was found to significantly improve oxygen consumption during a run test, researchers report.

A new online survey commissioned by Lonza suggests most active Millennial consumers are either using L-carnitine currently or would be interested in using it.

The ingredient comprises a minimum of 30% polyphenols, 8% vitamin E, and 1% zinc, Seppic says.

The U.S.-China Health Products Association is organizing the summit, which will take place in Shanghai on June 20.

A look at today’s sports nutrition trends

Can one sports nutrition company please all customer types: hardcore bodybuilders, casual exercisers, men and women, and even senior athletes?

Of all the benefits plant proteins offer, sustainability might just be the most crucial.

The seemingly endless relationship between bacteria and good health hints at just how limitless a future probiotic market could be.

The company alleges that, compared to free leucine, study subjects supplementing with TR-Leucine showed significant increases in MPS.

There is no longer a singular sports nutrition shopper. Here are some of the key audiences market leaders are courting today.

Key formulation priorities to consider when choosing your plant proteins

Nammex Organic Mushroom Extracts says its new Cordyceps militaris mushroom extract is available as an affordable and effective alternative to the popular Cordyceps sinensis.

New consumer research from DuPont Nutrition & Health suggests consumers prefer the flavor of high-protein beverages formulated with both dairy and soy proteins.

Tiredness, stress, and heart disease ranked among some of the top health concern priorities for consumers, according to new research from DuPont Nutrition & Health.

“This type of blatant illegal activity is not only disturbing, but also disruptive, to companies in the dietary supplement industry who sell reputable products,” said CRN President and CEO Steve Mister.