Sports Nutrition

Whey protein for the Indian gut: MuscleBlaze’s new sports products aim to improve absorption

04-Dec-2019 By Tingmin Koe

India’s sports nutrition brand MuscleBlaze has launched two new whey protein products that are catered to improve absorption rates in the Indian population.

Taste experts reveal sports nutrition flavour inspirations for 2020

28-Nov-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Carob, baklava, fig and rum and raisin are just a few of the potential Mediterranean flavour trends that could enter the sports nutrition market in 2020 and beyond, according to a new report from taste experts Synergy Flavours.

Deer velvet antler for sports: NZ’s Mountain Red obtains third party ‘sports grade’ status

20-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand firm Mountain Red has obtained a US ‘sports grade’ certification for its deer velvet antler supplement, after passing assessment by a third party laboratory.

Aussie sports nutrition regulations: Industry urges regulator to assess impact and stem illegal imports

19-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Australia’s trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has urged national regulator Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to conduct a proper impact assessment amid the latter’s proposal to classify certain sports nutrition as therapeutic goods.

Aussie TGA proposes to classify non-food appropriate sports supplements as ‘medicines’

11-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Australia’s national regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), is proposing to classify non-food appropriate sports supplements as therapeutic goods.

Pilot study hints at potential of Rhodiola-Cordyceps mix for body composition benefits

21-Oct-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Rhodiola crenulata and Cordyceps sinensis may enhance training-related body composition adaptions in young people, suggests a small preliminary study from Taiwan.

Insights from Lumina Intelligence

Sports Nutrition – key trends for 2020

14-Oct-2019 By Shane Starling

The mainstreaming of sports nutrition backed by the ever-rising importance of online reviews and ratings and social media validation, are key findings from a 6-pack of sports nutrition sub-sector reports published by Lumina Intelligence.

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WATCH – NutraIngredients-Asia awards winner Enovate Biolife wants to move beyond sports nutrition

08-Oct-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Enovate Biolife is tapping on its galalnga-based ingredient, EnXtra, which has been backed by three clinical studies, to branch into several applications beyond sports nutrition, including weight loss and cognitive care.

Bayer opens first R&D center in China to tap on growing personalised and sports nutrition trends

08-Oct-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Bayer Consumer Health has opened its first APAC R&D Center in Qidong, Jiangsu Province in China to cater its products and solutions for Chinese consumers.

Savoury and female-friendly: Sports nutrition expert’s tips for new protein supplement product innovation

02-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Protein supplement manufacturers should explore the current gap in the market for more savoury and female-friendly options when developing new products, according to a leading nutrition consultant.

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Gallery: Meet the NutraIngredients-Asia awards winners and their innovations

30-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The 2nd NutraIngredients-Asia awards held last Tuesday (Sep 24) seen more than 40 finalists vying for 12 award categories. Take a look at the recipients of each award category.

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Clear protein beverage: Friesland Campina targets sports and active lifestyle nutrition with new launch

24-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Friesland Campina has entered the clear protein beverage market with a new ingredient launch.

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...