Sports & Energy

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.

TurtleTree has announced its first commercial partnership with Cadence Performance Coffee, which will commercialize a functional espresso shot that contains TurtleTree’s LF+ lactoferrin ingredient.

The company will be highlighting new research that demonstrates the ability of its Peptan collagen peptide brand to support sleep quality, reduce gastrointestinal discomfort, and enhance skin health, including density, hydration, and elasticity.

As consumers embrace active lifestyles and a long-view on health, sports nutrition and weight management products have an opportunity for continued growth.

Nutritional Outlook interviewed Shawn Baier, vice president of business development for TSI Group SupplySide East. We discuss opportunities in weight management and energy.

The judge in CRN's lawsuit against NY state's law banning the sale of weight management and muscle building supplements to minors has denied its motion for a preliminary injunction, but determined that CRN has standing to sue on behalf of its members.

Arla Foods Ingredients has reached an agreement to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business through a purchase of shares in Volac Whey Nutrition Holdings Limited and its subsidiary, Volac Whey Nutrition Limited and Volac Renewable Energy Limited.

CRN's Steve Mister updates Nutritional Outlook about its ongoing litigation against NY State. The organization sued the state to prevent the enforcement of law that bans sale of weight management supplements to minors.

Nutritional Outlook sits down with Helaina's COO, Paola Delgado, to talk about the lactoferrin market.