Sports nutrition

WATCH: Astaxanthin — why consumers should love the 'Tinder of free radical scavengers'

05-Jun-2018 By Gary Scattergood

From its sports nutrition opportunities in Australia, its eye care benefits for the China market, and its healthy ageing potential across the region, astaxanthin products have the scope for significant business growth in Asia Pacific, according to one...

Combined EPA and DHA intake may benefit physical performance: Japanese review

23-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Simultaneously ingesting EPA and DHA may have a positive synergistic effect on exercise performance, but more evidence is needed to confirm this, say researchers in Japan.

Astaxanthin firms BGG, Solix join forces on new, Colorado-based company

17-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

Two players in the astaxanthin realm, Chinese company BGG and US firm Solix Algredients, will combine to form a new ingredient supplier based in Colorado.

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WATCH: Is personalised nutrition now ready to go mainstream in APAC?

16-May-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Personalised nutrition has the potential to go mainstream in APAC, but the pace of progress will depend on how quickly and effectively MNCs, start-ups and governments can collaborate.

Ursolic acid displays promising therapeutic potential, but more evidence needed: Korean review

14-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Ursolic acid may possess multiple health benefits for the heart, brain, liver and muscles, and aid in preventing and treating chronic disease, say researchers in Korea.

WATCH: Aker BioMarine targets $900m Aussie sports nutrition sector on back of Norseman study

14-May-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Aker BioMarine has Australia's expanding sports nutrition sector in its sights, after initial findings from a study on elite athletes suggested krill oil could boost performance.

Kiwi superfood and supplement firm eyes APAC expansion after e-commerce success

10-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Manufacturer Matakana Superfoods is looking to establish a retail presence outside of Australia, Chile and its native New Zealand, after enjoying considerable success in the organic food segment through online sales.

Low plant protein intake may cause PMS-induced impairment of athletic performance: Japan study

02-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Insufficient intake of dietary plant protein may cause premenstrual syndrome-related performance impairment in female athletes, according to Japanese researchers.

Caffeine consumption positively influences muscle strength and power: Systematic review

01-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Caffeine intake significantly improves muscle power and upper body muscle strength, according to a systematic review.

Heat hampers beetroot juice's exercise benefits, but not its heart health effects: Australian study

25-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

High temperatures could impede the benefits of beetroot juice supplementation during exercise, according to researchers in Australia.

Digging deep: Taiwanese firm banks on deep ocean minerals to drive global expansion plans

25-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Taiwanese company Taiwan Yes Deep Ocean Water Co is banking on its signature product to fuel its international export plans.

HI SOUTH EAST ASIA 2018

R&D in Indonesia: How can functional food firms catch up with their regional counterparts?

03-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

R&D in the functional food sector in Indonesia has a ways to go before it can be on par with some of its Asian counterparts.

NATURAL PRODUCTS NEW ZEALAND SUMMIT 2018

China cross-border e-commerce access: 'Too early to say what will happen in 2019' – trade expert

02-Apr-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Exporters to China have been told to 'watch this space' over cross-border e-commerce rules, which provide the easiest access to the nation's soaring supplement market, but are due to end this year.

New sports nutrition regulations released in India amid doping crackdown

27-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Sports nutrition regulations are set to be tightened in India after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued anti-doping guidelines for sports.

China's amino acid market: 'Cause for concern' as domestic industry switches from bulk to healthcare

21-Mar-2018 By Gary Scattergood

China's amino acid suppliers are increasingly moving away from bulk supplies to focus on products such as valine, isoleucine, and glutamine for supplements and health products, but one expert is warning that standards are not always up to scratch.

Rewarding innovation and excellence: Entries now open for first ever NutraIngredients-Asia awards

19-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Entries open today for NutraIngredients-Asia's first ever awards, held in recognition of the best and brightest in health and nutrition throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Ajinomoto's amino acid sports nutrition supplements to be taken by Singapore's swimmers

13-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Supplement firm Ajinomoto Singapore has become the Singapore Swimming Association's (SSA) official sports nutrition partner.

Lack of evidence on calcium and vitamin D3's effects on muscle in young men

13-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

More evidence is needed to determine if supplementation with calcium and / or cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) can increase skeletal muscle strength and serum testosterone in young adult men, say researchers in India.

Controlled carbohydrate consumption alone unlikely to affect elite athletes' performance: Australian study

08-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Controlling carbohydrate intake alone is unlikely to influence sports performance in elite athletes, according to a study led by Australia's Deakin University.

Chinese start-up seeks to bring broader wellness benefits to China's booming sports industry

08-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

A Chinese firm is tapping into China’s fast-growing sports nutrition market by educating consumers on healthy habits that should continue outside the gym.

Whey protein's effects on post-resistance training muscle function recovery still uncertain: Review

07-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

More evidence is needed to determine the efficacy of whey protein consumption in aiding recovery after resistance training, according to a recent meta-analysis.

Deep ocean minerals have sports supplement potential for middle-aged men: Study

06-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Minerals and trace elements from deep oceans may have potential as supplement ingredients to improve the response and recovery of middle-aged men during and after exercise, according to a study led by the University of Taipei.

Herbalife earnings recovering after FTC fine, restructuring

23-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife says it is successfully emerging from the pall cast by an investigation and subsequent fine levied by the US Federal Trade Commission. The network marketing giant said fourth quarter earnings showed that business is trending back up after taking...

Cardax's synthetic astaxanthin supplement ZanthoSyn expands to China

19-Feb-2018 By Adi Menayang

Astanxanthin specialist Cardax announced over the weekend that it has inked a deal to distribute its finished product ZanthoSyn in China.

Ismail implores omega-3 industry to show leadership in supporting science, consumer research

12-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

In his final address to the omega-3 sector as a whole, outgoing GOED executive director Adam Ismail said the industry has unlimited potential, which it can reach only if it bands together to control its message and support the ingredients’ health benefits...

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: The biggest food and nutrition opportunities to be revealed at Singapore event

30-Jan-2018 By Gary Scattergood

NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia are bringing together business leaders, policymakers and academics to debate how industry can meet the food and nutritional challenges brought about by Asia-Pacific's rapidly ageing population.

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AstaReal bolsters quality positioning with USP seal

26-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Supplier AstaReal has taken another step in trying to differentiate itself within the astaxanthin category by announcing it has achieved USP Ingredient Verification on its ingredient.

Research on finished goods buoys fitness drink Celsius, leading to broad-based distribution in China

24-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Research done on finished formulations and a commitment to a positioning as a dietary supplement are the cornerstones of his brand's success, says the head of fast-growing fitness beverage manufacturer Celsius.

Sports nutrition and disabled athletes: Standardised guidelines may enhance physical performance

02-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Dietary habits and supplement consumption among Paralympic athletes must be better studied in order to help them maximise their performance, academics say, after a new study revealed several micronutrient deficiencies.

Indian manufacturer launches first sports nutrition range to meet growing local demand

08-Dec-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Indian manufacturer Paras Dairy has launched Proquest Nutrition, its first line of sports nutrition products.

Linoleic acid and resistance training a good combination for muscle strength and quality: Korean study

15-Nov-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and / or omega-3 supplementation, in addition to resistance training, could enhance muscle strength and quality even for individuals on a high-fat diet, say researchers in Korea and the US.

Sports, regs and cross-border success: The three top trends among trade body members in China

05-Oct-2017 By Gary Scattergood

The rise of sports nutrition, complex regulatory and sourcing issues, and the ongoing surge in cross border e-commerce is driving trade association membership in China, as more international firms begin to tap into opportunities in the country.

HI Japan 2017

Meiji-backed trial: L-phenylalanine supplementation aids fat breakdown during exercise

04-Oct-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Supplementation with a single amino acid, L-phenylalanine, when combined with exercise, accelerates the breakdown of fat, according to a small Japanese trial funded by Meiji.

Undeclared anabolic steroids discovered in sports supplements sold in NZ and Australia

27-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Anabolic steroids have been found in six sports supplements sold in Australia and New Zealand, according to researchers from the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Otago.

FI ASIA 2017

APAC consumer understanding of how probiotics aid sports nutrition on the rise

19-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

There is growing consumer awareness in APAC that Kefir can help to enhance sports performance through its gastrointestinal benefits, according to Taiwan supplier Synbio Tech.

FI Asia 2017

Black gold? Rhizome extract said to have anti-ageing and anti-diabetic effects

15-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Black ginger extract could have important implications for healthy ageing and diabetes, as well as athletic performance.

FI Asia 2017

The four key health concerns driving Chinese consumers to spend more on functional foods

14-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Demand for functional food and drink has shot up in APAC, particularly in China, where 80% of the population claims to want to make their diets more healthy. And four key health concerns are driving sales.

Vitafoods Asia 2017

WATCH: Singapore supplement CEO on the three biggest APAC growth sectors

13-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Beauty from within, sports nutrition and healthy ageing are driving the supplements business in APAC, according to the CEO of Singapore firm Avida Health.

Vitafoods Asia 2017

Indulgence and affluence: Nutrition firms urged to appeal to consumers' emotions for APAC sales success

08-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Supplement and functional food firms must appeal to consumers’ emotions if they want new products to sell well in Asia's more developed nations, according to Frost & Sullivan’s Asia-Pacific director Natasha Telles D’Costa.

Vitafoods Asia 2017

APAC's fastest growing functional and fortified food markets revealed

07-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia are tipped to be among the fastest growing functional food and fortified product markets in APAC to 2021, while Japan is witnessing a wave of product innovation on the back of its new Food with Function...

'Better education and tighter labelling laws' needed to stop sports doping in India

29-Aug-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Athletes in India must be better educated on the detrimental effects of doping and regulators must introduce stricter labelling rules for over-the-counter supplements, president of the All India Council of Sports Vijay Kumar Malhotra has said.

Whey growth factor extract fails to increase muscle strength in experienced resistance trainers: RCT

24-Aug-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Consumption of whey growth factor extract (WGFE) in addition to whey protein isolate offers few benefits to men who are not new to resistance exercise training, according to a study led by the University of South Australia.

USCHPA to host summit and seminar on sports nutrition in China

21-Aug-2017 By Cheryl Tay

The US-China Health Products Association (USCHPA) will be hosting the annual China International Sports Nutrition Industry Summit — with sponsors GNC and Glanbia Nutritionals — in Shanghai on 6 September this year.

Vitafoods Asia 2017: Over 250 exhibitors, 3,000 delegates expected

18-Aug-2017 By Cheryl Tay

The seventh edition of Vitafoods Asia, which will be held in Singapore for the first time, will see more than 250 exhibitors and 3,000 delegates at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands.

TSI receives first ever exclusive CFDA licence to produce HMB in China

17-Aug-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Health product manufacturer TSI Group has announced the approval of the first ever China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) Manufacturing Licence for β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB) production in China.

Amway rolls-out e-commerce and artificial intelligence platforms in the Philippines

07-Jul-2017 By Gary Scattergood

A new e-commerce platform and artificial intelligence (AI) have been identified as two of the key factors behind Amway’s hopes of achieving 15% of its sales online in the Philippines this year.