Medical supplement consumption increases with athletic level, a new study investigating the sports supplement (SS) habits of middle-distance runners has found.
The NutraIngredients Awards will be back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people, and projects across the dietary supplements industry.
Consumers are recognising that health and fitness goes beyond having a muscular physique, and are increasingly seeking products that help improve joint mobility, body functionality and overall health, says an industry expert.
Protein supplementation may have beneficial effects on diminishing muscle atrophy in the postoperative period for numerous surgical treatments, according to a review which appeared in Sports Medicine and Health Science.
Consuming beverages with sodium and carbohydrates reduces necessary fluid ingestion quantities for recovery and improves rehydration in male athletes, a new study has concluded.
Alternative proteins are a fast-growing market within the sports and active nutrition sector. With rising consumer demand for meat alternatives, we see more and more sports foods businesses investing in plant-based products and food-technology alternatives...
A new study concludes that personalised supplementation of vitamin D is more effective than a one-size-fits-all approach in restoring adequate levels in athletes and further confirms the formula that is effective in calculating personalised doses.
German collagen supplier Gelita has launched a new ingredient for the endurance athlete, with its new PetpEndure-branded ingredient reported to boost performance and improve energy metabolism.
Dried Jiaogulan extract supplementation, sometimes referred to as 'Southern Ginseng', improves exercise performance in healthy untrained males, a new study has concluded.
Divaks, the insect ingredients start-up, is scuttling to meet fast-growing consumer demand for alternative protein sources with its mealworm plant expansion.
Nutrition is a critical aspect of development and performance in youth athletes, but one that can be undervalued, according to an expert panel at the Active Nutrition Summit.
Following significant growth of the active nutrition and women’s health categories, the leading health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett have transformed their product portfolio to align with evolving consumer demands whilst prioritising scientific...
Educating policymakers on the purpose of sports and active nutrition to achieve positive legislative change is the main challenge for the industry, the vice-chair of ESSNA, the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance, told the audience of NutraIngredients’...
Increasing post-exercise protein intake may reduce the risk of blood sugar drops in type 1 diabetics following moderate-intensity training, a new study has concluded.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients, the diary company focused on nutrition solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its production capacity for whey protein isolate and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM).
It is paramount to create tangible health benefits and habit changes within the rapidly evolving personalised nutrition field, experts have said, highlighting the importance of scalability, simplicity, and integration.
The personalised nutrition market has seen a huge number of new players entering the field in recent years but this year has been 'brutal' in terms of closures, so what do innovators need to do to win in this category?
Menopausal women are an overlooked demographic in the health and wellness industry, but one that could offer untapped opportunity for businesses, says co-founder of the menopause brand partnership company, Gen M.
Combined use of probiotics and vitamin D3 benefits Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes by altering the diversity and composition of gut microbiota, improving intestinal permeability, and increasing exercise endurance, a new clinical trial has concluded....
An expert has emphasised the potential for optimising adherence to personalised health advice systems for sports nutrition through employing behavioural change techniques, aligning advice by personality type, and adapting advice over time.
The shift from sports nutrition to active nutrition creates unique challenges and opportunities for brands, as they navigate the evolving consumer demands which have increased both risk and reward factors.
“Imagine the scenario - we're playing in the semi-final of the Euros, we’re in the lobby of the hotel the night before the biggest game of our lives, and there's a doctor there handing out paracetamol and sleeping tablets, and all the players...
Chronic supplementation with polyphenol-rich food, such as dark chocolate, can help mitigate damage to gut permeability and microbiome diversity caused by intense, sustained exercise, according to Italian research.
From post-party supplement to main player in sports nutrition, the startup KA-EX which offers a “holistic recharging” product has seen an evolution of consumer interest since its launch.
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Experts have come together to discuss new techniques for body composition assessment in the wake of a newly published review recommending nutrition interventions in relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S).
From WHO fighting infant formula marketing to enhanced botanical bioavailability with fermentation, September’s news roundup covers the latest developments in health, nutrition, and regulatory changes.
The co-founder of Huel has taken issue with the current rhetoric that all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are ‘bad’ saying this is an argument based on oversimplification and privilege.
Gone are the days of scaled down, pink bottles featuring thin 20-something women. Marketers are beginning to be more inclusive by offering packaging and products that represent reality: athletes of all shapes and sizes—and ages too.
Authors of a new review argue that daily caffeine safety thresholds set by regulatory bodies should be lowered, while an industry expert says painting “all energy drinks with such a broad brush is inaccurate and irresponsible.”
Creatine supplementation can increase brain creatine content, which over time may help explain its promising effects on brain health and function, according to a recent review.
Since Brexit and the subsequent EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) in January 2021, UK’s departure from the EU has caused significant challenges for the sports and active nutrition sector and the wider food industry, bringing important regulatory...
With entrances into new categories including water and energy - alongside a string of recent low and no sugar products and even functional gummies - Gatorade says its portfolio is the ‘most complete offering on the market today across energy, hydration,...
Although women have been underrepresented in nutrition, sport, and exercise science research, there’s a growing understanding of how sex differences and sex hormones influence the nutritional requirements to maximize health, performance, and recovery...
During August, the industry was inspired by reports on consumer trends, welcomed a next step in probiotic harmonisation, discovered further AI technology advances, and encountered regulatory clarity issues.
Female volleyball players may use beetroot juice supplements after matches or high-pressure training for improved recovery of muscle endurance and pain reduction, according to a recent study.
End of summer launches include pre- and probiotics targeting women’s health and immunity ahead of the approaching winter, whilst the hydration category continues to see innovation.
A recent study has found that a high proportion of nutrition professionals working with elite soccer teams would recommend nutritional supplementation, highlighting the crucial role of nutritionists in enhancing player performance through well-informed...
Founded by Timo Spring, a former professional swimmer, Prevess (Prevention Effortless) is harnessing the power of AI technology to provide in-the-moment science-backed personalised nutrition guidance to athletes.
After a death of a schoolboy, the UK Food Standards Agency is to look at whether labels on high-protein drinks and supplements should feature a warning about the potentially fatal risk of a sudden spike in protein for people with undiagnosed disorders.
Creatine monohydrate supplementation may help reduce fatigue in active women, particularly in the high hormone phase of the menstrual cycle, according to a recent study.
Sports nutrition brand VOW Nutrition has collaborated with Team GB as the Official Nutrition Licensee ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic games and is set to fuel the athletes with its range of nutritional supplements in the lead up to the games.
The food technology company 4GOLD, co-founded by newly crowned world-champion cyclist Mathieu van der Poel, achieves €1.3 million funding to enable further innovation and technological advancements in the personalised DNA service.
