Sports Nutrition

Not all proteins are equal: Leucine triggers muscle protein synthesis more effectively than others – study

27-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Protein supplements containing high amounts of leucine are more effective than others in triggering muscle building synthesis, a kinesiology professor has argued, citing a number of scientific studies.

Prinova enters Australia to meet region’s demands for supplements and sports nutrition

21-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Functional ingredients and premix supplier Prinova is expanding its operations in APAC with the set-up of a new sales office in Australia.

Trend Tracker: Blackmores' challenges in China and opportunities in South East Asia, APAC's sports nutrition trends and more

16-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Find out more about the ongoing market trends in the nutraceutical industry, ranging from the market challenges in China and growth opportunities seen by Australian supplement giant Blackmores in the South East Asian markets to sports nutrition insights...

The new whey protein? Vitafoods Asia speaker reveals why fenugreek seed is a promising sports nutrition ingredient

15-Aug-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Fenugreek seed’s androgenic effect, which increases testosterone levels in males, makes it a promising nutritional ingredient for fitness supplement, according to a speaker at the forthcoming Vitafoods Asia exhibition in Singapore.

Aussie doping saga: Industry association cautions against online purchase of overseas supplements

07-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has reassured the safety of Australian made supplements but cautioned against the online purchase of overseas products, amid ongoing doping saga involving national swimmer Shayna Jack.

India's FSSAI recategorises dietary supplements for sports use as Foods for Special Dietary Uses

05-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Indian regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority India (FSSAI) has announced that all dietary supplements for sports use will be categorised as Foods for Special Dietary Uses (FSDU), which means that manufacturers will need to operate according to...

Japanese teens and supplements: Males hot on sports nutrition, females target weight management

26-Jul-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Japanese males aged between 15 and 18 taking supplements most commonly seek sports benefits, while girls seek weight loss products, according to a nationwide survey conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Health and Nutrition.

Personal trainers driving NPD: Japanese gyms to sell protein powder for women developed by instructors

26-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

A new brand of protein powder designed by personal trainers is being launched in Japanese gyms, especially for the female sports nutrition market.

Active approach: NZMP establishes dedicated sports nutrition and lifestyle unit to drive APAC growth

08-Jul-2019 By Cheryl Tay

NZMP has its eye on sports nutrition success in APAC — with its recently established Sport and Active Lifestyle business unit tasked with driving growth in the market — as it assesses regional opportunities for its new probiotics range.

Herbalife India's triple target spanning daily nutrition, millennial momentum and sports success

26-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Herbalife India is aiming to implement a three-pronged approach to its business in the country: supplements for daily nutrition requirements, macronutrients for millennials, and nutrition for professional athletes.

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Brand New: The latest novel products for sports nutrition, women's health, CBD and hypertension across APAC

14-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Read about Mundipharma entering Vietnam's nutraceutical space, Vitaco's Asian and Middle Eastern ambitions, technological advances in China's CBD sector, and India's newest functional beverage and nutraceutical innovations.

Vitaco says Asian market growth 'top priority' amid NPD and local partnership focus

10-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Aussie-Kiwi supplement firm Vitaco is looking to increase its public visibility in Asia and the Middle East, with NPD planned for its four core brands targeting heart health, gut health, musculoskeletal health and immune health.

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Brand New: Probiotics expansion, programmes for pharmacists, powder formula approval and more

23-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Get the latest on what Blackmores is doing for pharmacists in APAC, OptiBiotix's Thai expansion, HealthKart's latest round of funding, ESI Nutrition's infant formula approval in China, and Evolve BioSystems' launch in Singapore and...

Sports nutrition and personalisation: Fast&Up sees potential to meet individual needs among younger consumers in India

08-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Swiss sports nutrition brand Fast&Up is gradually but steadily moving towards a higher level of personalisation in India, with a focus on younger consumers who are largely driving the sector.

Continuous intake of glucosamine needed to maintain joint health of endurance athletes: Study

02-May-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Regular consumption of glucosamine is needed for endurance athletes, such as football and rugby players, to reduce the rate of cartilage metabolism and maintain collagen synthesis — two factors that determine joint health.