Proteins, peptides, amino acids

Leucine ‘significant’ tool against age-related muscle-mass decline: Review

12-Jan-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Leucine supplementation could “significantly” increase muscle protein synthesis in elderly individuals, and therefore be useful in addressing age-related muscle wasting, according to meta-analysis.

NutraIngredients-USA: What’s on our special edition calendar for 2015?

07-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

From blood sugar management to an in-depth look at the retail sector, inflammation, outsourcing, and the latest trends in sports nutrition and immune support, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2015 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends...

Gilad&Gilad gets US patent for agmatine containing dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and foods

06-Jan-2015

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent for ‘Agmatine Containing Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals, and Foods’ to Gilad & Gilad.

Fancy fats, digestive health & pumpkin: CHFA lists its top 5 trends for Canadian health food consumers

05-Jan-2015

Avocado oil, fermentation, non-GMOs… the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has some interesting trend for Canadians when shopping at their local health food store in 2015.

Expansion in Latin America helps fuel sports brand SDC Nutrition's rapid growth

05-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

SDC Nutrition, a producer of sports nutrition products, has seen growth in Latin American markets help to push the company to the rank of the fastest growing manufacturer based in Pittsburgh.

‘Protein is the hottest functional food ingredient trend in the United States’: Packaged Facts

23-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Weight management, heart health, and digestive health are the top opportunities for functional food and beverage formulators, with growth in the sector driven by increasingly health-conscious consumers, says a new report from Packaged Facts.

Whey supplements help preserve muscle during weight loss: Study

22-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Adding whey to a short-term weight loss regime may prevent muscle loss, but the effects were not observed for soy protein, says a new study.

Reaching beyond athletes will drive sales of protein drinks

22-Dec-2014 By Elizabeth Crawford

Consumer interest in health and wellness and on-the-go food continue to fuel growth in the nutritional drink category, but manufacturers could take sales even higher by targeting older and non-athletic consumers, according to Synergy Flavors and market...

Vitamin K2, collagen-calcium combo closing awareness, evidence gaps in bone health

16-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

While the combination of calcium and vitamin D is the best known duo in bone health, other ingredients that stories to tell are closing the gap both in terms of clinical evidence and public acceptance, suppliers say.

Creatine may improve blood pressure levels and microvascular health

16-Dec-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Creatine may improve microvascular reactivity and capillary density amongst a health population, according to research. 

Polyphenol-enriched protein powder shows immune benefits for athletes: Study

15-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

A soy protein powder enriched with blueberry and green tea polyphenols may reduce exercise-induced susceptibility to viral infection, says a new study from North Carolina.

Research into amino acids' purported nitric oxide effects will help dispel clouds of protein pumping, experts say

10-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

Ongoing research into the effects of individual amino acids will both substantiate their possible effects and counteract the negative assumption that they have been added to sports nutrition products solely to alter the protein test numbers, experts say.

Ganeden probiotic may boost post-exercise recovery: Pilot data

05-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 (GanedenBC30) in combination with protein may blunt muscle damage after intense exercise and boost recovery, according to findings from a pilot study.

Dispatches from HiE, Amsterdam

Athletes may recover faster with HYDRO.365: Study

04-Dec-2014 By Anna Bonar

Endurance athletes consuming sports drinks containing whey protein hydrolysate could see an improvement in performance, a Danish study has found.

Kyowa Hakko granted US patent for L-Citrulline and L-Arginine Combination for blood flow benefits

01-Dec-2014

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to Kyowa Hakko for the combination of the amino acids L-citrulline and L-arginine for boosting blood L-arginine levels and increasing blood flow.

High-protein cookies definitely hold mass market appeal, says Lenny & Larry’s

26-Nov-2014 By Kacey Culliney

High-protein cookies will continue to soar in the mass market, says the president of Lenny & Larry’s as the company plans more US roll-outs in mass stores.

Omega Protein's Q3 revenues plunge on low oil yield from menhaden harvest

19-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Omega Protein suffered steep declines in revenues and earnings in its third quarter of 2014. Human nutrition segment revenues increased, but only partly offset declines in animal nutrition revenues.

Ignorance leads some supplement, food manufacturers to incorrectly report protein values, consultant says

19-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Protein fortification is a red hot trend in the market, but one formulation expert questions whether all of the information on the protein portions of those product labels is being reported correctly.

Flexible pouch delivery mode will ride rising wave of beauty from within, collagen supplier says

18-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Beauty from within, still in its infancy in North America, is a concept that has long been driven by dosage form innovation, an expert in the field says. This is especially true for the delivery of collagen, which requires a dose that exceeds what is...

FDA files injunction against sports supplement manufacturer over years-long record of GMP failures

14-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Scilabs Nutraceuticals Inc., a California dietary supplement company, has been slapped with a permanent injunction after failing three rounds of FDA inspections and receiving a warning letter in 2013.

Manufacturers urged to develop ‘tasty’ protein-enriched foods for the elderly

14-Nov-2014 By Nathan Gray

Researchers have urged food producers to develop good tasting protein-rich products that are based on foods that the elderly already regularly consume.

Immunoglobulin from cow's milk may protect against RSV in infants: Study

13-Nov-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

The inclusion of intact bovine immunoglobulin G (bIgG) in milk-based infant formula could provide protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Dutch researchers claim.

Folic acid & vitamin B12 may not improve cognitive performance, says 2-year study

13-Nov-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Vitamin B9 (folic acid) and vitamin B12 (cobalamin) do not benefit thinking and memory in elderly people despite lowering levels of an Alzheimer's-linked protein, according to the largest study of its kind.

Increased protein intake could boost metabolism and lean muscle mass

10-Nov-2014 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of a diet rich in protein could boost metabolism over the short term, and increase lean muscle mass by up to 45%, suggest researchers.

Low calorie whey-guar mix may help reduce blood sugar: Study

07-Nov-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

A low-calorie drink of whey and guar before breakfast could lower blood glucose levels for pre-diabetics and type 2 diabetics, without the calorie burden of a high dose of protein, according to a study.

Sports nutrition formulation combines plant protein with anti inflammatory power of Cat's Claw

06-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Hempeatein Pro, a finished sports nutrition formula formally launched in the US market at the recent SupplySide West trade show, is a new entrant in the vegetarian protein space.  But it’s a protein with a difference;  with the addition of a proprietary...

Vegetable peptones may delay skin aging from within: Study

06-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Extracts from vegetables may boost skin health by promoting the production of type 1 collagen and proliferation of skin cells responsible for skin recovery, says a new study from Korea.

Herbalife's share price plunges after company misses Wall Street earnings expectations

05-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing giant Herbal reported sales growth but missed analysts’ expectations for earnings in its third quarter of 2014.  Part of the earnings miss was caused by the steep devaluation of Nicaragua’s currency and so was characterized by management...

Negative media and a lack of innovation: Vitamin Shoppe CEO on ’positive’ but ‘lower than expected’ Q3 results

05-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplement retailing giant Vitamin Shoppe has reported a 3.1% increase in comparable retail store sales and a 10.5% increase in e-commerce sales, but despite this positive performance 'comparable sales were at the low end of our expectations',...

First sustainability report provides benchmark for Omega Protein's message that it is a "responsible company"

04-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Joining a host of other companies seeking to highlight their green bona fides, Omega Protein Corporation has released its first corporate sustainability report.  It’s not just about fishing; the report looks at the company’s energy and water usage and...

Protein gummies hit sweet spot of convenience, taste and consumer weariness with other sources, developer says

03-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Protein fortification continues to be a hot topic, with high protein forms of shakes and other beverages, nutrition bars, cereals and other foods crowding the market.  Now startup company Rap Protein LLC has expanded the idea into a new area with the...

GNC CEO: ‘We're going to be offering far more plant-based and nature-based proteins in our store’

31-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements retailing giant GNC is undertaking a ‘reset’ with an increased focus on natural, organic and vegan-vegetarian consumers, while also boosting its plant protein offerings, says the company’s new CEO.

Financials

Nutrition profits jump 23% in mixed DuPont Q3 results

29-Oct-2014 By Shane STARLING

DuPont is reaping the benefit of its €5bn 2011 acquisition of Danish probiotics and enzymes giant Danisco, with its nutrition and health division showing 23% profit growth in a “sluggish” world market.

Experts not surprised steroid-tainted supplements lingered on market following recalls

27-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

A recent study found that numerous recalled supplements lingered on the market for months or even years after their recall dates. The nature of recalls supplies part of the reason why this is the case. Getting products off the market via a recall is a...

Special edition: healthy ageing

Protein, leucine and muscle wasting: ‘It’s an on/off switch, not a dimmer’

23-Oct-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Protein and leucine may be a useful tool in tackling muscle wasting, but if individuals are already consuming enough of the nutrients, supplementation may not have much impact, according to a researcher.

With vegetarian forms at a 'crossroads,' A&B Ingredients launches new Pisane pea protein for baking applications

22-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

A&B Ingredients has introduced a new pea protein isolate to the US market to meet the demands for vegetarian forms with greater functionality, the company said. The new variety, called Pisane B9, is optimized for baked goods applications.

Study finds tainted supplements still for sale months after FDA recalls

21-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

A small number of products marketed as dietary supplements previously recalled by FDA can still be found for sale with the same adulterants (or is some cases new adulterants), says a study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The...

Non-cow’s milk may put children at vitamin D deficiency risk

21-Oct-2014 By Nathan Gray

Children who drink non-cow's milk such as rice, almond, soy or goat's milk, have lower levels of vitamin D in their blood than those who drink cow's milk, say researchers.

Amino acid release matrix extracts maximum value from protein

17-Oct-2014 By Lynda Searby

Glanbia Nutrtionals has debuted an enzyme blend targeting release of branch chain amino acids (BCAA) and glutamine from whey protein sources.

Insights from Supply Side West

'Fitness' trumps 'sports' in terms of marketing opportunities, AIDP says

15-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition has been a growth driver in the dietary supplement sphere, but one ingredient supplier believes the category can impose a constricting mindset on formulators that can blind them to much broader opportunities.

Eggshell membrane's advantages makes joint health chew possible, developer says

13-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

Supplements in the joint health space have often been handicapped by the large dosages required for some of the active ingredients.  Customers have had the choice of a beverage (with its larger cost per serving) or swallowing large pills. That has changed...

Protein for breakfast cereals, French fries, and the aging population: Arla Food Ingredients talks key targets for fortification

13-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

The impressive growth with all things protein will continue, with clear beverages, breakfast cereal, and maybe even protein in French fries offering opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers alike.

HMB, essential amino acids, and resistance exercise: Experts review best ways to avoid sarcopenia

09-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

As many as 33% of over 50 year olds may suffer from sarcopenia but muscle health could be maintained by a combination of resistance exercise, HMB and essential amino acids, says a new review by an international team of scientists.

Protein from dairy, but not soy, activates key target for muscle synthesis: Study

06-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Breakfasts rich in protein from dairy, but not soy, could stimulate mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin), which is known to cause muscle cells to increase protein synthesis, says a new study.

Quote/unquote: Gut health, sports nutrition, and curcumin - The best of Bénéfiq 2014

26-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

We headed to Quebec City this week to attend the 2nd instalment of Bénéfiq, an international rendezvous on health ingredients, and we’ve plucked a few pearls of wisdom from the podium for your reading pleasure…

Creative bites: Research backs amino acid to boost creative thinking

26-Sep-2014 By Nathan Gray

Food that contains the amino acid tyrosine could promote creative thinking, according to new research.

Employee ownership key facet of plan to 'reauthenticate' Twinlab, Tolworthy says

25-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

Relaunching as an employee-owned company will help focus Twinlab on its mission of “reauthenticating” the brand in the natural channel, said CEO Tom Tolworthy.

Organic/natural acquisitions allow the food industry to align CSR messages with product portfolio: Euromonitor

22-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Desires to align product portfolios with messages of corporate social responsibility are driving some of the M&A activity regarding organic and natural companies, says Euromonitor International.

SPORTS NUTRITION 2014: FOCUS ON CREATINE SCIENCE

‘Get ripped like Rambo and smart like Picasso!’ VPX rips up sports drink rulebook

11-Sep-2014 By Ben BOUCKLEY

VPX/Redline CEO Jack Owoc tells Sports Nutrition 2014 delegates how to create a creatine-based sports/energy drink that’s 'omnipresent enough to crush Red Bull, Powerade and Monster'.

SPORTS NUTRITION 2014: A STARK WARNING FOR ENTREPRENEURS

‘You think Red Bull’s just gonna roll over? It’s not gonna happen!’ Expert warns wannabes

11-Sep-2014 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Beverage brand development guru James Tonkin has warned wannabe entrepreneurs that going up against established brands such as Red Bull and Coca-Cola without some kind of ‘silo vertical’ protection is fruitless.