Optiobiotix leads the way in Nutraingredient’s round-up of the latest deals struck this month as the UK-based firm grants another licence for its SlimBiome weight management technology to Agropur.
Lowering sodium and increasing potassium intake may exert “convincing blood pressure lowering effects,” especially in hypertensive individuals, according to a paper by Austrian researchers.
A study on professional athletes competing in Olympic sports has found that the players think they know more about supplements and nutrition than they actually do. The researchers called for more education and monitoring by coaches to inform correct supplement...
Swisse and Biolsland took the top spots for imported brands in China last year, with Australia named the number one exporter to China, according to statistics gathered by the China Chamber of Commerce of Medicines and Health Products Importers and Exporters...
Europeans are the least likely consumers to believe vitamins and supplements are safe and good for their health, Euromonitor International’s 2019 health and nutrition survey has revealed.
Genetic testing for personalising sports nutrition remains a supplementary tool suitable for use in guiding nutritional strategies to optimise athletic performance, according to a review.
Probiotic supplementation appears to be a promising strategy to lessen the incidence and severity of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in endurance runners, according to a study.
A sports nutrition brand consultant turned omega 3 brand founder has revealed how he learnt the hard way not to let enthusiasm take over after nearly losing everything through rapid expansion.
The future of sports nutrition is in clean label, as brands work to improve their quality credentials and appeal to a wider audience, says a new deep-dive research report from Lumina Intelligence.
Supplements containing over 70 minerals and trace elements derived from the deep ocean may improve high-intensity running capacity after short-term recovery, says a new study with soccer players.
Collagen - revered for its links to bone and joint health appears to be comfortably transitioning to a feature ingredient in the sports nutrition sector, where its benefits to muscle health and body toning are now recognised.
Adding collagen supplements to a resistance exercise training may lead to greater improvements in muscle strength, body mass and fat-free mass, compared to training alone, says a new RCT from Germany.
The infant nutrition market is characterized by few new ingredients, but lots of new players, according to information shared at a recent event hosted by ingredient supplier DSM.
DSM reveal flagging energy levels are now at the forefront of consumer concerns as manufacturers respond with a raft of products designed to reduce levels of tiredness and boost vitality.
And the winners of the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 are...
More than 270 industry leaders helped 34 finalists in 12 categories to celebrate success and innovation across the nutrition and wellness industry … as the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 shone a light on nutrition’s brightest stars.
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) releases its consensus statement on sports nutrition for athletes that preaches a food first philosophy as well as a personalised approach.
As sports nutrition becomes increasingly of interest to mainstream consumers, is this all one great opportunity for brands or is this mass orientation diluting the messages and alienating the core consumers?
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)’s approval of additional uses of betaine comes with a caveat as the Agency warns sportspeople taking supplements containing the amino acid may exceed safe levels.
The mass market is showing a strong interest in sports nutrition that offers soft textured and lower calorie protein bars, indulgent-tasting treats, BCAA’s, high fibre and new formats made for baking.
A four week ketogenic diet shifted energy metabolism in male CrossFit trained athletes, but had a more muted effect on females, a recent study has found.
New studies using palmitoylethanolamide, an endocannabinoid-like molecule with potent anti-inflammatory properties, may offer formulators possibilities for new joint health and sports recovery products, and an alternative to CBD.
As poor nutrition can negatively affect everything from bone to reproductive health, more attention needs to be paid to the specific nutritional needs of female athletes, according to a new study.
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) welcomes NutraBolt and Cosmotrend into its stable as the two sports nutrition firms commit to upholding ESSNA’s Code of Practice.
A combination of regulatory hurdles and growing consumer demand for more effective products means companies are looking for new ways to innovate with encapsulation technologies and delivery systems, say experts speaking to NutraIngredients.
A casein-rich protein shake just before bedtime may increase muscle mass and strength gains in response to resistance exercise, says a review that takes into account the timing of nutrient intake.
A Finnish cyclist has put the wheels in motion for his own sports nutrition brand as he hopes to offer all-natural, low FODMAP, sports foods designed to enhance the gut.
Israeli manufacturer Matok V’Kal Ltd. has created a new category for the on-the-go sports nutrition sector with a low-calorie spray which coats the mouth in carbohydrates and tricks the mind into thinking the body has had a boost of energy.
Glanbia plc released its 2018 financials this week, revealing growing profits on the back of a few high-profile acquisitions. The nutritional ingredients and dairy business is dipping into the non-dairy sector and reorganizing its board of directors in...
A UK-based company that distributed illegal "fat-burner" tablets containing 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) has been prosecuted in the country’s courts bringing an end to the firm’s online retail operations.
Almost 60% of all multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements use proprietary blends of ingredients, says a new survey of top selling products. But the times are changing and transparency is on the up for the category, according to experts.
Supplementation with the polyphenol mangiferin combined with luteolin could enhance sporting performance, with improvements seen in muscle performance during a series of sprint exercises, say researchers.
Probiotics hold a wealth of ‘pent-up NPD potential' for the Sports Nutrition (SN) industry as they hold the key to untapped and highly desired health benefits, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence.
Celebrity-endorsements on social media could be exacerbating our nationwide rise in diet deficiencies, an expert has said in response to a doctor's call to ban all celeb social media ads for diet products.
Protein is a widely recognized and scientifically established ingredient for sports recovery, but one expert argues that there are several more ingredients with untapped potential.
Protein powder manufacturers will never reach their full mass market potential if they keep selling this product by promising the 'downright lie' of body transformation, according to a protein chef and entrepreneur.
Data—not gravity—makes the world go round. In the sports nutrition realm, retailer bodybuilding.com says it is using the reams of data it gets from customers to build a better personalized nutrition platform.
The attraction of 'healthy-lifestyle' type consumers into the sports nutrition sphere has fueled rapid growth in the category, but could also serve to dilute its message, an expert says.
The chief executive of Irish nutrition company Glanbia has revealed the firm has begun stockpiling supplies in the UK in the likely event of a no-deal Brexit.
2019 looks set to be the year for vegan and ultra-convenient nutrition according to innovations revealed by some of the Sports Nutrition industry leaders.
Nutritional goods developer Sternlife have made available a trio of products designed to fit into the lifestyles of those following the ketogenic diet that emphasises fat intake while restricting carbs.
A patent infringement lawsuit making its way through the courts could have broad implications for the supplement industry, according to an attorney representing one of the parties.
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of a plant-based diet are of benefit to athletes, a review says, as it cites the array of vitamins, protein, calcium and iron as beneficial to an athlete’s lifestyle.
Extracts from dark blue haskap berries may improve episodic memory and blood pressure in older adults, suggest results from a small pilot study from Canada.
