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Study reveals astaxanthin's cardiovascular health-boosting potential in firefighters

AstaReal's Astaxanthin nutraceutical has been shown to elevate biomarkers of heart health at a dose of 12mg per day, while also mediating inflammation associated with high-intensity, short-duration exercise

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Fulfilling consumer needs in the active nutrition space in 2025: insights from ACI Group

Karsten Smet, CEO of ACI Group, forecasts the trends and developments the nutraceutical industry will see in the active nutrition space

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Promino Nutritional Science expands its distribution network to the Caribbean

The company's agreement with Vigor Nation will extend the international reach of its protein supplement range for active nutrition

Sports nutrition industry calls for changes to EU food law

ESSNA unveils the sports and active nutrition’s industry policy priorities calling for changes on EU food law to allow for innovation in the sector

Redefining muscle and joint health

Depending on age, fitness and overall health, people have differing needs in terms of mobility. Here, the botanical ingredients market provides appealing solutions to meet the diverse requirements of consumers

Lubrizol bolsters magnesium ingredient offering with orosoluble stick format

The new nutraceutical formulation offers optimal absorption in the gut, while also being more palatable in taste and texture than traditional magnesium solutions

AI and personalised nutrition: challenges and opportunities for sports foods businesses

The sports and active nutrition industry, like many other sectors, is experiencing rapid advancements owing to artificial intelligence (AI). From manufacturing to marketing, AI is transforming the landscape of sports foods; however, this integration comes with significant challenges, including consumer safety and regulatory compliance

The rise of immune health nutraceuticals: key market trends

Immune health is a vastly growing sector in the functional ingrdients space, with sports performance and functional beverages with immune benefits dominating the field

ADM reveals the top active nutrition trends in the run-up to the olympic games

Modulating gut health for muscle support, rehydration via electrolytes and plant-based proteins come out on top as the current trends in active nutrition

Workout supplements market to be worth $36.38bn by 2030, reports Coherent Market Insights

The industry is experiencing significant growth, with collagen and protein powders being the most common driver of industry expansion

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Must-have MIPS to support an active lifestyle

With a strong focus on physical performance as well as overall wellness, there has been a growing demand for products that support an active lifestyle in recent years

Gencor’s Levagen+ supports exercise performance, study finds

The study determined that Levagen+ can positively impact exercise performance whilst not interfering with muscle hypertrophy

Five key trends in sports nutrition

When it comes to meeting the needs of active consumers, says James Street, Global Marketing Director at Prinova, nutrition plays a pivotal role. The right products can improve endurance, build strength, enhance focus, reduce injury risk and speed up recovery times

A better whey to holistic health and nutrition

At the recent Vitafoods Europe event, Dr Kevin Robinson (KSR) caught up with Thomas Ullerichs Andersen (TUA), Global Head of Sales, Health and Performance at Arla Foods Ingredients, to discuss key developments in active nutrition and find out what the company is doing to address consumer needs

New reviews confirm that HMB benefits a broad range of adults

Here’s what the science says about HMB for everyone from older adults to endurance athletes

AB-Biotics to spotlight women’s health-supporting probiotic solutions at Vitafoods Europe

The company will be exhibiting a range of prebiotics targeting the menopause, vaginal and cardiovascular health, as well as digestive health in athletes

Funtrition and Sofgen display gummy and softgel technolgies at Vitafoods Europe

The companies will exhibit their product range, including gummies and softgels targeting key nutritional categories such as women's health and active lifestyle

Arla Foods Ingredients acquires Volac’s Whey Nutrition business

The acquisition would allow Arla to utilise Volac's Felinfach site as a global production hub for its performance, health and food sectors

ATP supplementation enhances anaerobic performance, study finds

The systematic review and meta-analysis focused on five human clinical studies between 2000 and 2022 and found that ATP supplementation benefitted maximum strength and power in healthy subjects

Full agenda and keynote speakers announced for Vitafoods Europe 2024

The event is free to attend this year, and will feature talks from members of the industry's leading brands

Microalgae extract can support metabolic wellness, study finds

Supplementation with microalgae could assist in enhancing aerobic capacity, as well as cardiovascular and bone health

The EU sustainability agenda: what sports food businesses need to know ahead of new rules

The environment and sustainability have been at the top of the regulatory agenda in Brussels since the introduction of the EU Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy in 2020. In the context of these initiatives, ambitious legislative proposals have been pushed out during the last 5 years that the sports and active nutrition sector needs to be aware of

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MonaJuventa Nu: the botanical solution for healthy ageing

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Alland & Robert showcases innovation for a healthier tomorrow

Visit Alland & Robert at Fi Europe to discover natural and sustainable solutions for better diets

Faravelli to Present FARA Solutions at FiE 2024, Stand 7.1D50

Showcasing custom functional ingredients for health-focused food and beverage applications

PLT introduces new water dispersible form of muscle performance ingredient

RipFACTOR gains enhanced dispersibility and taste masking features, expanding applications

How curcuminoids can activate cellular energy balance

C3 Reduct is an enhanced curcuminoid that has been scientifically proven to boost organ health

Rousselot set to inspire with on-trend innovations from natural sources at Fi Europe 2024

Visit booth 3.1D40 from November 19-21, 2024 in Frankfurt to explore new collagen and gelatin solutions

Activ’Inside’s Belight 3 – a clinically proven solution for hyperpigmentation across all skin types

A patented oral skincare ingredient addressing dark spots caused by aging and UV exposure

MarketPlace launches Nextin research to anticipate future trends in supplements and food

New research storefront offers insights into consumer behavior and industry trends

Bio-gen Extracts presents new clinical research at SupplySide West 2024

Discover innovative solutions for visual health, psychological well-being, joint health, and cardiovascular function

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