Sports & Energy

Anti-doping scientist Don Catlin says that he purchased several steroid products through the online retailer.

A D-ribose supplement from Jarrow Formulas and ingredient supplier Bioenergy Life Sciences is being included in gift bags given to celebrities at the upcoming Golden Globes awards.

Ingredient supplier Beneo shared a few predictions for the functional ingredient market for 2011.

Researchers test chia seed against Gatorade.

PepsiCo and Catterton Partners made the move earlier this week.

Nestlé, PepsiCo Invest in Nutrition Research

Action against marketers of alcohol-containing energy drinks could soon come in the form of FDA warning letters, according to an article published today in the New York Times.

The newest finished products on the market.

Considering that enzymes catalyze virtually every biological process in the human body, it can be a serious problem if a person’s enzyme balance is out of whack.

Chemi Nutra’s (White Bear Lake, MN) SerinAid brand of phosphatidylserine (PS) has been halal certified by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA), allowing SerinAid products to bear IFANCA’s Crescent M Halal logo.

Daily supplementation with 2 g of L-carnitine from Lonza’s (Basel, Switzerland) Carnipure tartrate may elevate post-exercise recovery and reduce muscle soreness in middle-aged men and women, researchers have found.

Martek Biosciences (Columbia, MD), the manufacturer of Life’sDHA brand algal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), has introduced Brain Armor, a DHA supplement designed for athletes.

Adding protein to a sports beverage may allow athletes to exercise longer, according to research published last week in the

When over a dozen football players at Oregon...s McMinnville High School were reported hospitalized, following intense preseason workouts two weeks ago, media reports indicated that the supplement creatine monohydrate may have been a factor. Now, the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN; Woodland Park, CO) is refuting those reports. The football players were hospitalized for rhabdomyolysis (rapid breakdown of muscle fibers) and/or anterior compartment syndrome (muscle swelling in the lower leg).

By Andrew Goldman, Nutricap Labs The past few years have seen some phenomenal leaps and bounds in the sports nutrition supplement industry. Until a few years ago, the industry was catering to a marginalized section of consumers'”mainly those in the field of professional sports and athletics. This is no longer true. A major driving factor that has forced the industry to extend its boundaries is the fact that the average consumer now knows and believes that exercise and fitness are key to health, wellness, and longevity.

Daily intake of a melon juice concentrate may help to lessen stress and fatigue, according to a new study published in Nutrition Journal. A pilot study tested the effects of oral supplementation with a supplement containing Extramel, a proprietary freeze-dried melon juice concentrate that is rich in antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzymes. SOD enzymes are thought to fight against oxidative cell damage, which several studies have linked to perceived feelings of stress.

Energy drinks/shots manufacturers are having difficulties attracting new customers, despite a 136% increase in sales from 2005 to 2009, says the research firm Mintel (Chicago). In fact, 74% of those surveyed say they don...t consume energy drinks/shots and 69% of those non-users are not interested in trying them.

Here’s a look at some ingredients making moves in the sports market.

Aside from scientific ingredients that are still being innovated, there’s always room for a simpler product-if marketed correctly.

When it comes to improving energy, dietary supplements tend to work in a familiar home: the mitochondrion. The so-called powerhouse of human cells is where the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) cycle occurs; without it, we would not convert food into energy, and our muscles and organs would not function properly.

The baby boomer generation may be associated with cultural revolution and a redefinition of traditional values. However, as the oldest of this generation move through their sixties, most will face the same health concerns that have dogged several generations of their predecessors.

Botanical Wisdom has introduced its line of therapeutic botanical products that are 100% plant-based. The company says that its products offer enhanced potency thanks to its patented extraction method, called Bio-Enhanced Extraction-a process that does not expose raw materials to high pressure, high temperatures, or alcohol. New products include Natural Energy Now, designed to promote cellular production of energy; Quickly Calm, to relieve tension and stress and promote sleep; and Relax & Unwind, a topical lotion formulated to relieve pain from fibromyalgia and sore muscles.

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Manufacturers of energy drinks and energy shots may be finding it challenging to attract new customers in the United States, according to market researcher Mintel International’s recent survey. Despite a 136% increase in market sales from 2005 to 2009, a large segment of consumers remain uninterested in the category.