Sports & Energy

NOW recently announced that its acclaimed testing program has turned its attention to creatine gummies, revealing some interesting QC challenges.

Nuherbs will be at Expo West 2024 (Booth #3578) showcasing its customized Bespoke Extracts. Nuherb’s sister company, NuTraditions, is also launching a new edible strip called Goodbye Fatigue for Energy & Focus.

PLT Health Solutions has launched a new ingredient called Strengthera Muscle Maintenance+Vitality that is designed to support muscle health.

FrieslandCampina will be showcasing Biotis Fermentis, Plantaris, Excellion, and Biotis GOS-OP High Purity in shakes, bars, and gummies.

Kyowa Hakko has announced that Karma Water has a new product featuring its Cognizin Citicoline ingredient to promote energy and enhance focus. The company will be providing samples at Expo West 2024.

CarnoSyn Brands and its parent company, Natural Alternatives International, has announced a partnership with Barentz to create an exclusive distribution channel in Brazil’s dietary supplement market for its CarnoSyn beta-alanine ingredient.

The demographics of the sports nutrition category are broadening as more women and aging adults utilize the products to meet their own health goals.

A fast growing segment, hydration products have seen a great deal of mainstream success, offering a variety of benefits to a wide range of consumers.

Creatine has seen impressive sales growth, but state legislation putting age limits on the purchase of creatine products in the sports and weight management categories may pose a dilemma.

The herbal blend was able to improve functional activity, bending flexibility, pain, and sleep quality.

A recent double-blind, crossover study found that supplementation with a synergistic blend of Mangifera indica leaf extract (rich in mangiferin) and Sophora japonica extract (standardized to 50% quercetin) significantly improved performance in high level athletes.

The extract support exercise performance, blood glucose and AMP-activated protein kinase phosphorylation.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board members highlight potential challenges for the nutraceutical, natural product, and health and wellness industries in 2024.

California Assembly Bill 82, which bans the sale of weight management and muscle building supplements to minors, has been advanced by the Committee on Health.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2024.

A recent study found that CoQ10 phytosomes, marketed by Indena as Ubiqsome, improve cellular uniquinone uptake in skeletal muscle cells.

What new trends is the market experiencing?

The report also explains how consumer attitudes are shifting toward women’s health, gut health, and sports nutrition.

The acquisition would give Kerry additional technology to create lactose-free and reduced-sugar dairy products.

The new Valio Eila MPC 65 ingredient is lactose free and suited for protein puddings, shakes, ice cream, and drinks.

These drinks are now combining emerging ingredients and diverse health benefits.

The ingredient is derived from Spilanthes acmella for the support of men’s health and sports nutrition.

The complaint aims to have the legislation declared unconstitutional and seeks an injunctive order restraining the Attorney General’s Office from enforcing the state law.

Here are the latest developments in flavor, solubility, texture, and more.

The 90% chickpea isolate can be included in nutrition bars and cereals.

Research by the company showed that supplementation with the collagen protein ingredient at 15 grams per day (in conjunction with cardio and strength training) was able to significantly improve running performance during a one hour time trial.

Supplements that support muscle health may help aging Americans lead safer, active lives.

Companies discussed how their branded-ingredient portfolios help customers address multiple in-demand need states.

Suppliers discussed their latest and greatest efforts in active and performance nutrition, ranging from a new gut-muscle-axis ingredient to a landmark study in female athletes.

Brands can gain a lot by promoting botanicals in their food and drink products for energy and relaxation, according to FMCG Gurus data.