Sports & Energy

The first months of 2015 have already offered the agency several possible opportunities to comment or take regulatory action on caffeine.

Pea protein is now breaking into the mainstream as a serious plant-based contender.

Will yaupon holly, the only naturally occurring caffeine-containing plant in the U.S., become the next energy star?

The move comes less than a week after FDA enforced against a different stimulant adulterant.

A new study suggests whey protein is more effective than soy protein or carbohydrates at preserving muscle mass during a low-calorie diet.

Plant-protein hype aside, don’t forget that animal proteins, especially dairy, still dominate.

FDA has drawn criticism for failing to act despite being aware of the adulteration.

The new HarvestPro line from Glanbia Nutritionals offers plant alternatives to soy protein.

With soy plateauing, which plant protein source will step up?

A new clinical study suggests BioCell Collagen may have applications in sports nutrition.

While not necessarily “new,” growth hormone releasing peptides could become an “issue,” said John Travis of NSF International.

Nutritional Outlook has pegged plant protein as one of 2015's ingredients to watch. Check back daily as we release new predictions.

Arla Foods Ingredients announces a new Nutrilac whey protein solution for drinkable sports yogurts.

Does FDA consider hemp ingredients legal for use in dietary supplements and food and beverages?

If passed, the congressional bills would distinguish industrial hemp from marijuana and exclude industrial hemp from Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act.

The EU opinion includes details on caffeine's combo with alcohol and exercise, plus safe doses for children.

So far evidence for muscle recovery, body composition, and even brain health is promising, says a leading omega-3 brand.

DASCA enables DEA to more quickly classify designer anabolic steroids as controlled substances and to go after companies spiking.

Protein is hot. Probiotics are hot. Find out why the two work better together.

Oryzatein is now considered GRAS when used to replace soy and whey protein, or when used in conjunction with soy and whey protein.

With Informed-Sport registration, Biothera's Wellmune ingredient has been independently tested to be free of banned athletic substances.

The company calls TeaCrine is the world’s first and only pure, nature-identical, patent-pending theacrine on the market.

Ignitor optimizes the release of BCAAs and glutamine from whey protein, while promoting activation of mTOR signaling.

The ingredient can be used at daily doses of up to 1500 mg in sports-friendly formats like nutrition bars and beverages.

Ingredients to help you maximize output