Energy

Arla says UHT-friendly whey can tackle elderly malnutrition

19-Nov-2012 By Shane Starling

About 60% of elderly hospital patients in the UK are malnourished according to recent data from the British Dietetic Association, a problem companies like Danish firm Arla Food Ingredients are trying to tackle with a new whey form.

Roquette seeks sports blends for pea protein

16-Nov-2012 By Shane Starling

Roquette is intensifying its research efforts into the protein potential of various plant forms, and used HIE to launch a pea form targeting sports nutrition products.

5-Hour Energy: Adverse event reports do not prove that our shots caused 13 deaths

16-Nov-2012 By Elaine WATSON

5-Hour Energy is “unaware of any deaths proven to have been caused” by consuming its top-selling energy shots, distributor Living Essentials has insisted, after the FDA confirmed it has received 92 serious adverse event reports (AERs) citing 5-Hour-Energy...

Vegetarian, 'free from' positioning drives sports products' growth

07-Nov-2012 By Hank Schultz

Vega, the British Colombia-based line of natural health and performance products, has used a vegetarian and “free from” positioning to fuel explosive growth in recent years.

Emerson Ecologics to distribute Douglas Labs' Klean Athlete line

01-Nov-2012

Emerson Ecologics has been chosen as the exclusive external distributor in the practitioner channel of Douglas Labs’ new Klean Athlete line of sports supplements.

Third time's the charm: Durbin, Blumenthal call on FDA to investigate energy drinks

30-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

For the third time in 2012, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. , joined for a second time by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration requesting that the agency investigate caffeinated energy drinks that are marketed...

NBTY doubles nutrition bar capacity at N.Y. location

26-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplement manufacturing giant NBTY has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant at Amityville, N.Y.  The plant is dedicated to nutrition bar production.

Arla launches “most sophisticated” recovery whey protein

25-Oct-2012 By Shane Starling

The sports nutrition sector will appreciate a “finely chopped” whey that can deliver better recovery performance, says the ingredients arm of Danish dairy, Arla.

Lawyer urges FDA to ban energy drink sales to minors after US teen death

23-Oct-2012 By Ben Bouckley

The mother of a US teenager who died due to caffeine toxicity after consuming energy drinks is suing Monster Beverage Corporation, and one of her lawyers is calling on the FDA to regulate the beverages and ban sales to minors.

ATP supplement shows ‘long-lasting’ exercise recovery potential

16-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements formulated with the branded ingredient Peak ATP may speed the recovery rate from exercise and ease muscle fatigue, say results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study.

California company looking to create 'synergy' beverages category

12-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

A California beverage company called LifeAID is trying to carve out new territory between energy beverages and sugary hydration drinks with a line of products aimed at golfers, cross fit enthusiasts and, now, partiers.

Sports nutrition experts point way toward provable benefits

09-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

The marriage of science and ethical, focused marketing can lead the sports nutrition market out of the dark shadows cast by spooky pre-workout products whose labels feature laundry lists of ingredients supposedly derived from rarely-mentioned botanicals,...

"Next generation": Roquette launches vegetable protein research initiative

08-Oct-2012 By Shane Starling from Lille, France

French ingredients giant Roquette has launched a pea protein research programme dedicated to, “the next generation of plant-based proteins”.

Celestial seeks new generation of consumers with green tea shots

02-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

Celestial Seasonings is looking to grow its distribution footprint and to grow a new generation of customers as it extends its line of Enerji-brand shots to include a green tea offering.

Pepsi backs Dutch muscle function project

28-Sep-2012 By Shane Starling

Food giant PepsiCo has joined a private-public research project in the Netherlands that is investigating how nutrition affects muscle function in athletes and the elderly.

Douglas Labs launches Klean Athlete sports line

27-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

Sometimes less is more, as in the new line of supplements from Douglas Laboratories called Klean Athlete. The line was formulated to help athletes feel healthier, without claiming to make them run faster or jump higher.

Aminogen growth continues with Canadian expansion

21-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Aminogen – a patented enzyme matrix that increases protein absorption – has received an exemption number from Health Canada, opening the Canadian market to an ingredient already experiencing significant year-on-year growth in the US.

Top analyst predicts FDA wriggle room in supplement-beverage guidance

21-Sep-2012 By Ben Bouckley

With the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) poised to publish guidance on distinguishing between beverages and liquid dietary supplements, one analyst tells BeverageDaily.com he doesn’t see the agency cracking down too hard on traditional energy drinks.

Probiotics may boost gut health for athletes

20-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of a probiotic blend may improve gut function in performance athletes and help provide a way of reducing gastrointestinal complaints, suggests new research from Austria.

Bitter orange/ synephrine safety gets new review support

18-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from bitter orange on its own or combined with caffeine do not pose any risks at doses commonly used by humans, says a new review of published and un-published clinical data.

Durbin, Blumenthal send second letter to FDA seeking action on energy drinks

13-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

Sens. Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal have sent another letter to FDA inquiring about the regulation of energy beverages.

Will the market or FDA deliver the final blow for DMAA?

10-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

There is a moment at the end of the legendary computer game, Mortal Kombat, where you have just beaten seven shades of something out of your opponent and all that is left is one final blow. ‘Finish him!’ says the game, and you ready your thumbs for the coup...

DMAA not in geranium, says yet another study

06-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Guess what? DMAA is not found in extracts from four different species of geranium and three cultivars, and the ingredient in a leading dietary supplement is probably synthetic, says a new analysis from Italian researchers.

Spain and the Netherlands warn against DMAA

05-Sep-2012 By Shane Starling

Spanish and Dutch authorities have added to the growing list of countries issuing warnings against the pre-workout and weight loss stimulant, DMAA (dimethylamylimine/ methylhexanamine).

Subpoenas of energy drink makers no cause for panic, sources say

04-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

Sources within the dietary supplement community say the recent action by New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman in regards to energy drinks and shots is a cause for concern, but sets no alarm bells ringing.

Vitamin D pills may boost muscle power for overweight people

04-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing a resistance training regime with daily doses of vitamin D may improve muscle power and help shed inches from the waistline of overweight and obese people, says a new study.

Beetroot juice boosts ‘high intensity’ sports performance, scientist suggests

29-Aug-2012 By Ben Bouckley

The lead author of a July study assessing the effects of beetroot juice on cycling performance tells BeverageDaily.com further research is needed to assess its efficacy at different levels of exercise intensity and duration.

UK wins Jack3D appeal and bans DMAA

28-Aug-2012 By Shane Starling

The UK has ended months of ambiguity by banning controversial stimulant DMAA, after its medicines agency won an appeal against a retailer of the most popular brand – USPlabs’ Jack3D.

FDA dismisses Sen Durbin’s caffeine-energy drinks concerns

21-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

The US Food and Drug Administration has concluded that the caffeine content in energy drinks labeled as dietary supplements or beverages does not pose a safety issue, following demands by Senator Durbin for the Agency to look closely at the sector.

Alpha-keto acids may boost training tolerance for athletes

21-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of alpha-keto acids, analogs of amino acids, may improve exercise tolerance and enhance the stress-recovery state, says a new study.

Resveratrol may improve mobility in older people: Animal data

20-Aug-2012 By Nathan Gray

The red wine compound resveratrol could help older people to battle against motor deficiencies that lead to mobility problems and increased risks of falls, according to new research in mice.

Updated: NSF and USADA voice concerns over USPlabs’ DMAA analysis

16-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Analytical experts from NSF International and USADA have voiced concerns over the new DMAA analysis that claims to confirm the presence of DMAA in geranium, NutraIngredients-USA can report.

USPlabs-funded study claims to ‘confirm presence of DMAA in Chinese geranium'

10-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Controversial ingredient DMAA has been detected in Chinese geranium, according to a new study from Intertek AAC Labs and funded by USPlabs, which challenges other recent studies that demonstrated its absence in the plant.

‘DMAA issue is behind us’, says Vitamin Shoppe as retailer reports record Q2

09-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin Shoppe has reported a record second quarter with gross profit increasing 16.3% on the same quarter of last year, with the pre- and post-workout category growing consistently despite the ongoing DMAA controversy.

ABA attacks 'clear bias' of BMJ on sports drinks

08-Aug-2012 By Ben Bouckley

The American Beverage Association (ABA) has lashed out at the British Medical Journal (BMJ) for a critical article series on sports drinks, and said the journal showed bias in overlooking 'widely accepted' research thereon.

Study: Food can ‘reset’ disturbed sleeping cycles

06-Aug-2012 By Shane Starling

What and when we eat can alter our ‘circadian clock system’ – or sleeping cycle – and boost health, prevent obesity and increase life expectancy, researchers have found.

Slate magazine tells athletes: “Stop taking supplements”

02-Aug-2012 By Shane Starling

Athletes should avoid taking food supplements because they are overpriced, don’t boost performance and could provoke doping violations, an article in online daily news site, Slate, has said.

DMAA in the Dock

France hunting ‘unauthorised’ DMAA products as Australia condemns stimulant

01-Aug-2012 By Shane STARLING

The French agency responsible for policing the country’s food supplements market told NutraIngredients today the controversial stimulant DMAA has been prioritised by its 2500 agents in a nationwide crackdown.

Standing out in a crowded pomegranate extract market

31-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

Pharmachem Laboratories subsidiary American Ingredients Inc is hoping to stand out in the crowded US pomegranate extracts market with a polyphenol-rich organic extract that has been a bit hit in Europe.

Creatine supplement makers at loggerheads over new study

26-Jul-2012 By Oliver Nieburg

Kre-Alkalyn makers All American Pharmaceutical has disputed a study funded by rival creatine producers AlzChem that claims Kre-Alkalyn supplementation does not increase muscle creatine as much as normal amounts of creatine monohydrate (Crm).

AHPA: Mojo Nights warning letter ‘clear signal’ that FDA intent on tackling drugs masquerading as supplements

26-Jul-2012 By Elaine WATSON

A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning letter sent to a sexual enhancement supplements maker should serve as a “clear signal that FDA continues its enforcement efforts against illegal drugs or drug alternatives masquerading as dietary supplements”...

New bill would ensure anabolic steroids are not misrepresented as legitimate dietary supplements, say backers

26-Jul-2012 By Elaine WATSON

New legislation proposed in the Senate this week would help to ensure anabolic steroids are not misrepresented as legitimate dietary supplements by broadening the definition and imposing tougher penalties on firms making and selling them, claim supporters.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

It's flour Jim, but not as we know it... Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals takes algae to the final frontier

23-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

The first novel algae products to emerge from a joint venture between French food ingredients giant Roquette and Californian microalgae expert Solazyme have just hit the market.

Record high amino acid prices should ease in second half, predicts DNP

20-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

While the price of some amino acids remains punishingly high, things should ease up later this year as more capacity comes online in China, according to nutraceutical ingredients importer and supplier DNP International.

Cyclists go bananas as sports performance study finds fruit matches PepsiCo's Gatorade

17-Jul-2012 By Ben Bouckley

A new US study has found that bananas were as effective as PepsiCo sports drink Gatorade in providing nutritional support to trained cyclists during prolonged and intensive exercise.

Coming to a store near you: Jack3d Micro (minus the DMAA)

17-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

While USPLabs has strongly defended the safety, efficacy and legal status of DMAA - the star ingredient in top-selling pre-workout supplement Jack3d - it has been working on a new variant called Jack3d Micro that excludes the controversial stimulant.

DMAA in the dock

Australian medicines agency adds DMAA to poisons list

16-Jul-2012 By Shane STARLING

Australia’s medicines regulator – the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) - has added DMAA to its Schedule 9 list of prohibited substances and poisons that includes cannabis, salvia divinorum, GHB, heroin, psilocybin and LSD.

USPLabs promises new data that ‘definitively’ proves presence of DMAA in geranium

16-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

USPLabs has challenged the findings of new research on the source of DMAA and alerted the trade to the imminent publication of data it claims “definitively demonstrates” that the much-maligned stimulant is naturally present in the geranium plant.

Women with ‘unexplained fatigue’ should take iron supplements: Study

13-Jul-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

A daily iron supplement may decrease fatigue in women with ‘unexplained fatigue’ and borderline blood levels of ferritin (the iron-storing protein), says a new study.

Pressure mounts on USPLabs as another peer-reviewed paper concludes DMAA is NOT in geranium

13-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

If last month’s paper in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology was seen by some observers as the ‘final nail in DMAA’s coffin’, a new paper published in Drug Testing and Analysis this month appears to drive that nail home.