Sports & Energy

A multipurpose supplement with growing popularity, beet root is shaping up to be a noteworthy and versatile ingredient to watch.

Nutritional Outlook's managing editor interviews Aker BioMarine's CEO, Matts Johansen, about the various health benefits of krill oil that brands can leverage for their product formulations.

Researchers tested the natural testosterone booster Tesnor by Gencor on the sexual, physical, and psychological health of older adult males.

In collaboration with market research firm SPINS, Nutritional Outlook provides a deep dive into 2025's top trending ingredients and categories in nutraceutical products, including B12, beet root, hydration, mushrooms, and kratom.

Researchers examined the effects of the non-psychoactive cannabis compounds cannabidiol (CBD) on improving exercise endurance by reshaping the gut microbiome.

The study examined the effects of an athlete-derived probiotic on gut and sleep health in athletes and the general population.

A look at the causes and risk factors related to male sexual dysfunction, and how dietary supplements can be used to improve the sexual health of aging men.

The exploratory study tested the impacts on exercise performance, muscle damage, and mood in young adults.

TopGum (Tel Aviv) launched a line of honey-based gummy supplements, called HoneyGum, at SupplySide West 2024.

Nutritional Outlook spoke to The Council for Responsible Nutrition's president and CEO, Steve Mister, at its annual meeting, Convergence '24. Mister discussed the latest in its ongoing lawsuit against NY State's law banning the sale of weight management and muscle building products to minors.

How the sports nutrition category is changing and what that means for manufacturers.

The line is made up of Sicilian raw materials such as citrus fruits, Pantelleria capers, Etna prickly pears, and pomegranate, to support immune health, hydration and cardiovascular health, among other benefits.

On September 23, 2024, trade groups and industry stakeholders testified before the New Jersey Legislature’s Assembly Health Committee in opposition to assembly bill A1848, which would prohibit the sale of weight management and muscle building supplements to minors.

Considerations for endurance nutrition, and the evolving consumer segment.

The ingredient is manufactured by Gnosis by Lesaffre as an alternative to rhodiola extract. Salidroside is the most studied bioactive in rhodiola, to which the extract efficacy is attributed to.

GNC has announced that Huel products will now be available in GNC stores and on GNC.com.

The new product is a drink mix that combines the replenishing benefits of Ultima Replenisher’s existing electrolyte drink mixes with Nutrition21’s branded chromium picolinate, Chromax, which has been clinically shown to reduce cravings and manage appetite

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has replied to a brief from the NYAG's office in response CRN's appeal of the court's dismissal of its motion for a preliminary injunction. The injunction would have halted enforcement of the law, banning the sale of weight management supplements to minors, until the outcome of the lawsuit.

Study shows the safety and tolerability of the beetroot extract Sabeet. Researchers also observed a trend for elevated nitrate level and reduced insulin levels.

With the sports nutrition market on an extended winning streak, gummies are the segment’s rising star.

The branded palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) ingredient called Levagen+ significantly improved dynamic lower body power, and did not inhibit strength training adaptations unlike NSAIDs or other analgesics.

Energy products and as a result, caffeine, remain huge sellers, but consumers are increasingly interested in “clean” sources of energy.

Consumers are looking for healthy beverages with targeted benefits.

New York State's motion to dismiss CRN's lawsuit against the law banning the sale of weight management and muscle-building supplements to minors has been partially denied, allowing CRN to proceed with its First Amendment Claim.

Looking beyond weight loss when formulating weight management products.