Sports & Energy

Enzymotec says PS can help increase stamina during exercise and boost post-exercise recovery.

“This is the first research paper that we know of that studies ashwagandha as an adjuvant to resistance training programs,” said researchers.

By boosting acetylcholine synthesis, a supplement like A-GPC may help counter the “signaling fatigue” that often contributes to muscular fatigue and loss of strength, as well as muscle performance, because acetylcholine helps control speed of muscle contraction.

The announcement came yesterday as part of a joint-agency, year-long crackdown on the supplements market.

Many other ingredients are helping serious and casual athletes reach holistic health.

A new study suggests krill oil supplementation may increase markers of immune function in men and women after an acute bout of endurance exercise.

These benefits will come in handy in applications such as beverages and high-protein powder shakes, the company says.

By contrast, typically a good-dissolving powder will disperse in 25 seconds, and an average powder will do so within 35-40 seconds, says Dupont Health and Nutrition.

Red-spinach ingredient Oxystorm claims to provide “more than five times the amount of nitrate as beetroot powder and more than 50 times of beet juice.”

A new study from Spain explores the physical and mental benefits of PLX from Monteloeder.

Energy drinks have continued to exhibit good growth rates in recent years, even against the backdrop of an overall relatively static soft drinks market.

For the first time, Sustamine’s effects were tested when consumed in an electrolyte-containing rehydration sports drink.

The new study explored the anti-viral potential of Rhodiola rosea among marathon runners.

An upcoming study aims to learn more about how protein enhances the body’s recovery of glycogen fuel stores after exercise.

The researchers suggest exploring the combination of Sustamine and whey protein for muscle repair.

KD Pharma (Bexbach, Germany) is now officially launching the ingredient, KD Active, for the sports nutrition market.

The new guidelines set serving size recommendations and label advisories for melatonin supplements for sleep support.

A new study suggests a combination of Setria glutathione and L-citrulline may be effective at increasing nitric oxide levels after exercise.

This patent-pending process eliminates contamination and enables continuous, year-round supply.

Three supplement-related amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act are drawing criticism from CRN and NPA.

A new Mintel report suggests older Millennials (aged 27-37) are the core consumers of energy drinks and shots, possibly due to lifestyle changes such as becoming parents.

High-protein products are only as effective as the enzymes that optimize them.

The first months of 2015 have already offered the agency several possible opportunities to comment or take regulatory action on caffeine.

Pea protein is now breaking into the mainstream as a serious plant-based contender.

Will yaupon holly, the only naturally occurring caffeine-containing plant in the U.S., become the next energy star?

The move comes less than a week after FDA enforced against a different stimulant adulterant.

A new study suggests whey protein is more effective than soy protein or carbohydrates at preserving muscle mass during a low-calorie diet.

Plant-protein hype aside, don’t forget that animal proteins, especially dairy, still dominate.

FDA has drawn criticism for failing to act despite being aware of the adulteration.

The new HarvestPro line from Glanbia Nutritionals offers plant alternatives to soy protein.